SENSOR COMPARISON
OmniVision OV8856 vs Samsung ISOCELL 3K1
OmniVision OV8856 and Samsung ISOCELL 3K1 are practically the same size. OmniVision OV8856 uses larger 1.12 µm pixels versus 1 µm. Samsung ISOCELL 3K1 resolves 10 MP against 8 MP.
- OmniVision OV8856 3.7 × 2.7 mm · 10 mm²
- Samsung ISOCELL 3K1 3.6 × 2.7 mm · 10 mm²
Drawn to scale from pixel pitch × resolution (or optical format when pitch is unknown). Dashed outline: 1-inch type (13.2 × 8.8 mm).
| Spec | OmniVision OV8856 | Samsung ISOCELL 3K1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor maker | OmniVision | Samsung |
| Resolution | 8 MP | 10 MP |
| Optical format | 1/4" | 1/3.94" |
| Sensor area | 10 mm² | 10 mm² |
| Dimensions | 3.7 × 2.7 mm | 3.6 × 2.7 mm |
| Pixel pitch | 1.12 µm | 1 µm |
| HDR | iHDR | — |
| Mapped phones | 3 | 3 |
| First phone year | 2016 | 2024 |
PHONES
Where each sensor is used
OmniVision OV8856
- China Mobile A3S Unknown
- Panasonic P9 Rear Main
- BQ Aquaris U Lite Rear Main
Samsung ISOCELL 3K1
- Galaxy S26 Rear Telephoto
- Galaxy Z Fold7 Rear Telephoto
- Galaxy S24 Rear Telephoto