Sharp has a camera module with optical image stabilization developed with a thickness of 5,47 mm, the thinnest so far. The camera uses a bsi-cmos image sensor with 12.1 megapixels and has a f/2,5 lens.
Camera modules with optical image stabilization are not new, but are still not in smartphones used because of the thickness of the modules. Current high-end smartphones generally use digital image stabilization, but that is less effective than optical image stabilization.
The new camera module from Sharp, model number RJ63YC100, due to its thickness of only 5,47 mm suitable for installation in mobile phones, but can also be used in other mobile devices such as tablets. The length and width of the camera module is 11mm. The used bsi cmos image sensor is of the 1/3,2″-type features 12.1 megapixels, while the f/2,5 lens is optically stabilized and auto-focus. The module allows 1080p video recording.
The first samples are from 2 december available, while the camera module from January 10, 2012 in bulk can be purchased. Per month should be 100,000 of these modules have to be produced.
