Re: Leica Camera and Gpixel are jointly developing a next-generation image sensor
Fred Miranda wrote: 1bwana1 wrote: Fred Miranda wrote:
The fact that it's expected to be a new, custom design, not based on a sensor used across multiple brands, is what makes it especially exciting.
Not exciting if Sony could have provided a more advanced sensor. Stepping backwaards in order to make a claim of unique or proprietary is not a valid step in my opinion.
Yes, I see your point. What makes it interesting to me is that we don't really know how it will turn out yet. Not everyone is looking for more resolution, some of us would actually prefer improvements in color output, sensor readout speed, or even better noise performance, which is already quite strong for stills.
It's all speculation at this stage, but maybe this opens the door to a more purpose-built sensor focused purely on photography, rather than trying to cover everything like video features and hybrid AF systems used in mirrorless cameras. Personally, I'd prefer a low-noise sensor in the 36-45MP range, with fast readout speed and excellent color output, but I honestly don't know what would make me upgrade from my M10-R at this point.
But Sony recently made available to all camera manufacturers a 67mpx, partially stacked sensor with fast readout, and increased dynamic range. The color output, the binning options of lower FF resolution, and other important things are generally the responsibility of the processor. So in order for Leica to justify doing it's own sensor it must equal or better this new Sony offering.
Apr 20, 2026 at 02:11 PM
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