SmartSens SC575XS 50 Megapixel CMOS Sensor Delivers Advanced HDR and 4K Video for Premium Smartphones Launching in 2026
SmartSens today launches the SC575XS 50 megapixel CMOS sensor which will upgrade smartphone photo capabilities. The 50 megapixel CMOS sensor functions as the main camera component for upcoming high end smartphones and premium mobile devices. The 1 1.56 inch optical format develops through a 22 nanometer manufacturing process which uses a 1.0 micrometer pixel footprint built on the proprietary SmartClarity XL Pro architecture.
The SmartSens announcement features Lofic HDR 3.0 implementation as its main announcement component. The manufacturer states that the method combines three distinct frames during one single exposure time period to create dynamic range which reaches 110 dB. The company representatives explain that their method works to reduce overexposure risks which occur during severe backlight conditions while maintaining crucial visual details within dim regions. The silicon design developed by the company functions to decrease the occurrence of motion blur effects.
The SC575XS presents two autofocus modes which function in different lighting conditions. The unit functions through standard phase detection autofocus during optimal brightness conditions. The system uses complete AllPix ADAF mode which activates all pixels during dim light situations. The system uses SFCPixel 2 noise reduction algorithms to enhance its capacity for handling low light situations.
The component enables motion capture through its ability to record 4K video at 120 frames per second. SmartSens shows that High Dynamic Range at 4K 60 frames per second consumes only 430 milliwatts of power which proves their commitment to maintaining thermal performance and battery life for mobile video producers.
The hardware supports data output through RAW RGB and QCell RGB formats while it works with MIPI C and D PHY interfaces. The SC575XS of SmartSens will function successfully with all mobile computing platforms which use existing image processing algorithms. The company has scheduled volume manufacturing to commence in the second quarter of 2026.
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