Other What if the iPhone got rid of Ultra Wide Camera?

[awshucks]

I have an idea for the iPhone that Apple could implement in future models so they can save internal space for something like a bigger battery and/or a smaller plateau. They could have a 200MP ultra wide camera by merging the main and ultra wide. Make the sensor the same size or larger than a pro, and keep the sensor-shift. First of all, you can have the 0.5x lens obviously. Second, you can have a 50MP 1x and use pixel binning to preserve detail and improve low-light performance on the 1x lens. Third, there is the 12MP 2x that Apple hypes up.

I wouldn't see them doing this on the Pro, because some people may still prefer a dedicated 1x camera, but I could see them doing this on the Air or base non-pro model.

Anyone for this idea? Are there any problems with my theory? I'd like to hear some feedback.

 

[JPack]

This was discussed in another thread - basically using a Samsung 200MP sensor.

The problem with this technique is, when you want a regular non-UW photo, you have to crop the center only. Your big sensor suddenly is very small in terms of light capturing ability.

 

[bill-p]

Anyone for this idea? Are there any problems with my theory? I'd like to hear some feedback.

Well, the iPhone Air was headed in that direction. But recent reports seem to suggest that current Apple market does not actually want such a thing. That's the problem.

It seems everyone needs massive camera bumps and multiple cameras now to justify the price tag. Regardless of whether or not the multiple cameras actually are necessary.

Basically, the market is just asking for "more". They're asking for ultrawide and tele now, but they will eventually ask for even more than that. Android phones are starting to go to 200MP per camera and it seems people want Apple to start offering multiple 200MP cameras rather than just one.