A new image sensor by Sony that can shoot 1080p @ 1000fps video capture

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In just a few hours ago, it was reported that Sony has introduced the world’s first 3-layer stacked CMOS image sensor. In other words, Sony was able to create a 1080p video at 1000fps, thanks to the added DRAM to the image sensor to capture images in high-speed.

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So here’s the science of how it works, when recording the camera captures two streams - one at normal speed and the other at 1000fps, then both will be stored in the DRAM chip inside the image sensor for processing; which allows camera to slow down the normal speed effortlessly.

That’s not all, the DRAM chip can improve still photo quality while the slow-mo is being integrated into the 1080p @ 1000fps video.

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The difference between a video captured in 1/120 and 1/30 second readout

According to Sony, the new sensor is 21.2MP (5520 x 3849 resolution), 1/2.3-inch, 1GB DRAM (the on-chip inside the image sensor) and can support 4K @ 60fps as well as 1080p @240fps. It will be interesting to see them integrate this technology in their future phones.

Stay tuned for more Sony news at Technave.com.

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