http://www.sony.net/Products/SC-HP/new_pro/march_2014/imx147lqt_e.html#Photo1
Thanks @kurth. I didn't catch that from the OP. Should have followed the link, but I mistook it for the attachment. Very interesting indeed, but apparently targeted at compact cameras not cell phones.
Not so...same sensor. they're just windowing it.
At the same time, Type 1/3.2 cropping functions support 4K video format. The IMX147LQT is able to use both Type 1/2.3 and Type 1/3.2 image view angles as the situation demands.
It's a shame that Type 1 and Type 2 look like two different sensors. I was hoping they were two different operating modes.
Type 1 seems targeted at photography while type 2 is clearly targeted at video.
Type 1 will definitely end up in the next compact camera generation but I haven't figured out what are the real target devices for type 2... compact video cameras? (most likely), cell phones (not enough MP for photo bragging)?
Bring it on Sony !
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