Mobile Camera Sensors

Mobile camera sensors are the core components inside smartphones that capture light and convert it into digital images. They play a major role in determining image quality, low-light performance, dynamic range, and video capability. Common sensor types include CMOS sensors, with variations in sensor size, pixel size, resolution, and stacking technology influencing overall performance. Smartphone brands often pair these sensors with advanced image signal processors (ISP), computational photography, and AI algorithms to enhance photos and videos. Larger sensors generally capture more light, while technologies like pixel binning, HDR, and multi-frame processing help smartphones deliver high-quality imaging in different lighting conditions.