SANTA CLARA, CA, Oct 1, 2025 – OMNIVISION has introduced the 50-megapixel (MP) OV50R CMOS image sensor for smartphones, action cameras, vlog gear, and pocket cameras. The sensor delivers up to 110 decibel (dB) high dynamic range (HDR) video with single exposure, strong low-light performance, fast autofocus, and high frame rates, making it a versatile option for consumer imaging devices.
“OMNIVISION introduced a TheiaCel sensor to the mobile market, the OV50X, for flagship smartphones in April 2025. With the launch of the OV50R, we are further expanding the TheiaCel product family, offering our patented technology to a broader range of smartphones,” said Keneki Kure, mobile product marketing director, OMNIVISION. “Our OV50R is the industry’s leading image sensor designed for high-end main cameras in a 1/1.3-inch optical format that offers 4K three-channel HDR and a high frame rate at 60 frames per second (fps). Compared with the previous-generation 1.2‑micron (µm) pixel TheiaCel sensor, OV50K, the new mobile TheiaCel sensor OV50R delivers approximately 20% lower power consumption, enabling longer HDR video capture while maintaining system stability. With the OV50R, a broader range of smartphones and action cameras are capable of superior video and photo capture around the clock, even in challenging lighting conditions.”
The OV50R supports 4-cell binning to deliver 12.5MP output at 120 frames per second (fps) and 4K video at 60 fps with three-channel HDR. It provides 4x sensitivity for low-light conditions and enables 8K video with dual analog gain (DAG) HDR and on-sensor crop zoom. OMNIVISION’s second-generation TheiaCel technology extends single-exposure HDR to 110 dB. The sensor also includes 100% quad phase detection (QPD) coverage for autofocus accuracy.
The OV50R will be in mass production in Q1 2026.
Source: OMNIVISION
About OMNIVISION
OMNIVISION, established in 1995, specializes in developing advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch and display technologies for both industrial and consumer markets. Its product portfolio includes CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) image sensors, ASICs, and CameraCubeChip modules, which are utilized across industries such as automotive, healthcare, security, computing, mobile devices, and emerging technologies. Its continued investments in R&D have positioned it as a major player in the image sensor market worldwide. Based in Santa Clara, CA, OMNIVISION operates globally, with offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In 2019, Will Semiconductor, a China-based semiconductor company, acquired the business. As of 2023, the company employs over 3,000 people worldwide and serves thousands of customers across various sectors. OMNIVISION plays a key role in the global image sensor market, standing out for its innovative solutions and market reach.