Toshiba has just announced the launch of "T4KA7", a 1/2.4 inch, 20-megapixel BSI CMOS image sensor, which enables 6mm z-height camera modules for smartphones and tablets. With a 1.12 micrometer pixel size contributing to a smaller chip size, Toshiba’s new sensor achieves 20 megapixel images at its highest level and realizes 6mm z-height camera modules for smartphones and tablets.

The new sensor also offers a much improved frame rate of 22fps, 1.8 times faster than that of Toshiba's previous 20-megapixel sensor.

The Japanese company has started sampling the T4KA7 and plans to start mass production next February.

Output frame rate

20.2M (5384(H) × 3752(V)) - 10:7 - 22 fps
18.8M (5000(H) × 3752(V)) - 4:3 - 24 fps
16.3M (5384(H) × 3032(V)) - 16:9 - 28 fps

Output Pixels : 20 megapixels
Optical Size: 1/2.4 inch
Pixel Pitch: 1.12 micrometer BSI
Recommended Module Size: 10.5 mm × 12 mm
Sample Price: 2,000 Yen