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OmniVision Launches 50MP Sensor with 8K Video Support

9/30/2025

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OmniVision unveils the OV50R, a 50-megapixel CMOS sensor for smartphones and action cameras.
It supports 8K video, fast autofocus, and over 18 stops of dynamic range.
Single-exposure HDR reaches 110 dB, typically seen in professional cinema cameras.
Scaling to a 1/1.3-inch format while controlling heat and noise remains a challenge, with about 20% power reduction promised.

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Story summary

OmniVision unveils the OV50R, a 50-megapixel CMOS sensor for smartphones and action cameras.
It supports 8K video, fast autofocus, and over 18 stops of dynamic range.
Single-exposure HDR reaches 110 dB, typically seen in professional cinema cameras.
Scaling to a 1/1.3-inch format while controlling heat and noise remains a challenge, with about 20% power reduction promised.