SENSOR COMPARISON
Samsung ISOCELL JN3 vs Sony IMX972
Samsung ISOCELL JN3 and Sony IMX972 are practically the same size.
- Samsung ISOCELL JN3 5.7 × 4.3 mm · 25 mm²
- Sony IMX972 5.6 × 4.2 mm · 24 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 JN3 | Sony IMX972 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor maker | Samsung | Sony |
| Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Optical format | 1/2.51" | 1/2.55" |
| Sensor area | 25 mm² | 24 mm² |
| Dimensions | 5.7 × 4.3 mm | 5.6 × 4.2 mm |
| Pixel pitch | 0.7 µm | 0.7 µm |
| Pixel binning | 4-in-1 | 4-in-1 |
| Autofocus | Double SuperPD | All-pixel PDAF |
| Mapped phones | 2 | 3 |
| First phone year | 2025 | 2024 |
PHONES
Where each sensor is used
Samsung ISOCELL JN3
- Galaxy S26 Ultra Rear Ultra-wide
- Galaxy S25 Ultra Rear Ultra-wide
Sony IMX972
- iPhone 17 Rear Ultra-wide
- iPhone 16 Pro Rear Ultra-wide
- iPhone 16 Pro Max Rear Ultra-wide