Samsung announced its first premium smartphone camera sensor that integrates ISOCELL technology. The technology builds on existing back-side illumination (BSI) CMOS advancements, by integrating physical barriers between individual pixels on the sensor. These barriers work to reduce color bleeding and mosquito noise associated with low-light digital photography. Samsung claims that it reduces pixel "crosstalk" by up to 30 percent, and increases full well capacity (FWC) by 30 percent, too.

　　The first sensor to integrate this technology is the S5K4H5YB from Samsung. It features an 8-megapixel resolution, 1/4-inch optical format, and 1.12um ISOCELL pixels. "Through advances in pixel and process technology, smartphone and tablet cameras have made it easier than ever for consumers to capture and share beautiful, clear images with the world," said Taehoon Kim, vice president of System LSI marketing, Samsung Electronics. "ISOCELL technology is yet another innovation that significantly raises the bar in image quality, and demonstrates Samsung's technology leadership in image sensors for mobile devices."