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Its one of the best camera sensors Samsung makes, a hair larger than whats in the S21 Ultra.
It shouldnt be difficult for Google to squeeze significant picture quality out gains with the new sensor.
The old IMX363 had a 1/2.55 diagonal, while the GN1 is a 1/1.31 sensor.
That means the GN1 is nearly four times larger and should capture way more light.
A picture is worth a thousand words:
Its really no match.
That massive camera bar is there for a reason.
Its just going to make the camera bump bigger and drive up costs, after all.
Simply put, better camera hardware allows Google to push the camera quality and usability even further.
A larger sensor would allow the Pixel 6 to capture more light with shorter shutter speeds.
This is particularly important for the smaller Pixel 6 (non-Pro), which doesnt have a telephoto lens.
It also means better color accuracy, shallower depth of field, and a better portrait mode.
I cant wait to see what Google shows off in the next few months.
