SENSOR COMPARISON
Samsung ISOCELL 3LU vs Sony IMX481
Sony IMX481 has 1.1× the light-gathering area of Samsung ISOCELL 3LU. Samsung ISOCELL 3LU uses larger 1.12 µm pixels versus 1 µm. Sony IMX481 resolves 16 MP against 12 MP.
- Samsung ISOCELL 3LU 4.5 × 3.4 mm · 15 mm²
- Sony IMX481 4.7 × 3.5 mm · 16 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 | Samsung ISOCELL 3LU | Sony IMX481 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor maker | Samsung | Sony |
| Resolution | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Optical format | 1/3.20" | 1/3.09" |
| Sensor area | 15 mm² | 16 mm² |
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 3.4 mm | 4.7 × 3.5 mm |
| Pixel pitch | 1.12 µm | 1 µm |
| Pixel binning | — | --- |
| Autofocus | All-pixel PDAF (Dual Pixel) | — |
| Mapped phones | 2 | 2 |
| First phone year | 2024 | 2019 |
PHONES
Where each sensor is used
Samsung ISOCELL 3LU
- Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Main
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Unknown
Sony IMX481
- OPPO Find N Rear Ultra-wide
- Google Pixel 4 Rear Telephoto