Samsung ISOCELL 2.0 Arrives with Better Light Capturing Ability

Samsung introduced the first generation ISOCELL image sensor way back in 2013, with a specific purpose in mind. The original version was designed to isolate light from one pixel using metal barriers and prevent light from bleeding onto the neighbouring pixels. Originally this led to the absorption of light by the metal walls in a low quantity.

As a sequel to it, the company introduced ISOCELL Plus which replaced a majority of the metal portions with another material. However, since some part of it still contained metal, there was the possibility of light loss. Samsung has finally figured out a way to completely solve this and has introduced the new ISOCELL 2.0.

It uses a more reflective part on the bottom of the wall. According to the company, Version 2.0 “drastically” increases light sensitivity and help reduce the optical loss for individual pixels as compared to its predecessors. Here is a video detailing the components of the new technology.

Thanks to the new technology, ISOCELL 2.0 will be able to pack more pixels in the same area but at the same time allow capturing of more light. This could help Samsung implement the upcoming 600MP sensor which was teased earlier. We are yet to learn exactly when the company will debut the latest technology.