A rumored Sony sensor part code IMX189AEG has been captivating the camera rumor world last week. The specs seem almost like a fictionalized version of a wish list but it may well be not only real but a sign of things to come in sensor technology. The sensor specs are as follows:
- 6K Video at 240fps
- 2K Video at up to 16,000fps 16 bit
- 1080p max 24,000fps
- 1.5″ Sensor Close to Micro 4/3ds size
- 4.85 megapixels using Active Pixel Color Sampling
- Global Shutter
- Native ISO of 5120
- Max ISO 655,360
Active Pixel Color Sampling reads RGB signals on a single pixel so a 4.85 Megapixel sensor equates to a Bayer pattern sensor of about 15 Megapixels. This creates huge pixel spaces and increased dynamic range along with faster read out times and a global shutter.