OmniVision launches new 1/5-Inch, 2-megapixel image sensor

One of the most important new features of the OV2650 is the sensor's integrated anti-shake technology. Anti-shake comes into play in low-light situations when cameras need a longer exposure time and therefore a steadier hand. When camera phones

using the sensor detect the slightest camera movement, image stabilization will activate, the sensor will help to prevent image blur and the end result will be sharper images.

The OV2650's HDR capability enables the sensor to handle extreme variations of bright and dark conditions within the same scene and, similar to the human eye, adjust to changes rapidly. This is especially useful when a camera phone is operating in video mode.