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Next-Generation iPhone Set to Carry 5-Megapixel Camera?

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DigiTimes reports that OmniVision Technologies has secured orders from Apple for 5-megapixel camera sensors destined for the next-generation iPhone. Sources report that the OmniVision is expected to supply Apple with 40-45 million sensors in 2010 for the new iPhone, reportedly set to launch in the second half of the year.
OmniVision Technologies is expected to see CMOS image sensor (CIS) orders for Apple's iPhone devices grow to 40-45 million units in 2010 from 20-21 million estimated this year, according to industry sources. The sources said OmniVision has secured 5-megapixel CIS orders for the next-generation iPhone model, which will hit shelves sometime during the second half of 2010.
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DigiTimes noted in April that OmniVision had won a contract to supply Apple with 3.2-megapixel camera sensors for what turned out to be the iPhone 3GS. That report also claimed, however, that Apple had secured 5-megapixel camera sensors at the time for an unreleased product. No signs of those 5-megapixel sensors have surfaced, although speculation obviously centered around Apple's much-rumored tablet at the time.

Just days before Apple's September media event where it introduced new iPods, DigiTimes also claimed that OmniVision would be supplying 3.2-megapixel cameras for the iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod classic. All three claims turned out to be incorrect, however, as Apple apparently scrapped plans for including a camera in the iPod touch after the thinness of the device caused difficulties with its inclusion, the iPod nano received only a 0.3-megapixel camera, and the iPod classic failed to receive a camera at all.

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I've already got a feeling that the new iPhone is going to be so much better than the the upgrade from 3G to the 3Gs. Just from the few rumors we've already heard. And not to forget, they double the order: or they expect more costumers or there is also going to be a front facing camera.
 
What is the point of a 5MP camera? Cramming more pixels onto a camera-phone sized sensor means that the images (unless in broad daylight) will be very noisy (grainy.) Do people really want to print 11x14 images of their iPhone pictures??
 
What's the point of more megapixels? More "detail" of a blur? The lens is smaller than the eraser on a pencil.
 
Grimace said:
What is the point of a 5MP camera? Cramming more pixels onto a camera-phone sized sensor means that the images (unless in broad daylight) will be very noisy (grainy.) Do people really want to print 11x14 images of their iPhone pictures??
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There are good lenses, even for phones and I'm sure they will do fine. I've seen a lot of 3.2 megapixel cameras but the 3.2 megapixel camera on the iPhone is one of the best I've seen. I'm sure Apple will do fine with the new camera.

What I would like to see is a shutter for the camera :')
 
Front and rear camera with flash, count me in! ;) 5MP upgrade... yes its an decent upgrade but common Apple!
 
i don't give a rat's hiney, when is the next generation battery coming that last more then 5-minutes??? :confused: /rant
 
I've really don't understand why so many people want a flash. The pictures taken with camera flashes always look terrible.
 
More pixels does not equal better quality. Less light is read by each pixel and the sensitivity has to be jacked up to compensate (ie. grainier images.)

3.2MP = 2048 x 1536, the resolution of the iPhone 3GS.
5.0MP = 2592 x 1944, the rumored res of the iPhone XG

Not a big deal for printing larger images - and 3.2 was definitely big enough for most monitors.
 
Grimace said:
What is the point of a 5MP camera? Cramming more pixels onto a camera-phone sized sensor means that the images (unless in broad daylight) will be very noisy (grainy.) Do people really want to print 11x14 images of their iPhone pictures??
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The point is to remain competitive in the smartphone market. Simple as that.
 
ghostwriter said:
The point is to remain competitive in the smartphone market. Simple as that.
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Yeah, you're right. I was just so hopeful that since the MP race/myth in point-and-shoot camera is starting to die down because people are getting crappy images, that we might avoid the same silly arms race with cell phone camera sensors too.
 
Man tech is expensive and requires so many skill sets to deliver to the public. I went to Omnivision's web sight and saw some of their cameras and dude...
You have to have the best people around to get stuff out on the market. Technical? That is an understatement. So when I here people say they want this and that. I say it is very hard to go from idea to delivered product.
 
Grimace said:
What is the point of a 5MP camera? Cramming more pixels onto a camera-phone sized sensor means that the images (unless in broad daylight) will be very noisy (grainy.)
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TalkAboutApple said:
What's the point of more megapixels? More "detail" of a blur? The lens is smaller than the eraser on a pencil.
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Gee, it's too bad no one has invented the 'larger lens' yet. That's why every camera in the world uses the same lens as the iPhone.

Maybe if we're lucky Apple will discover this elusive invention before the next phone comes out!
 
overkill

5MP is overkill for phones, the sensors are so small there just isn't any point. Yeah camera phones are great for quick snaps but if you want to print an image out for use at home the quality will be awful. I say just keep the 3.2MP its more than enought, but a flash would be useful for night time.
 
I would so prefer them double the hardware speed and keep existing software. I still think their software is too much for the hardware i.e. they could make the iPhone a lot more 'snappier'
 
Who the eff cares!?!?

Who gives a rusty eff about high-res cameras in a phone?!? The damn things have lousy optics to begin with and they're always full of dust from sitting in your pocket all the time. You want to impress me? Put an OLED display on it. You want to really impress me? Make the camera swivel and implement video chat.
 
I don't think the small camera of the iPhone really makes the 5MP worth it.

I think 3 is overkill as it is.
 
I'm tired of iVidCam for 3G this 3G(s.s) Better have HD 720p Recording or if apple can have 1080p recording!
 
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