Better sensor for Samsung devices

[LandSurveyor]

Samsung Develops 12MP CMOS Backside Illuminated Sensor

Yeah! Just when I'd pretty much lost all faith in the smartphone industry to produce a decent included camera.

Now if they'll just include decent lenses..........

[Varjak]

Both these articles seem to be missing some crucial info: the SIZE (not MP's) of the sensor. Having slightly smaller pixels is only part of the deal. The overall light-catching SIZE of the sensor is more important. And 12 MP's is probably too much for most cellphones, much less smaller pocket digital cameras.

[Masterchief]

Varjak you took the words right out of my mouth. Increasing the resolution to this level tells me that they are really trying to produce a better camera. But like you both said, they must remember that good imaging comes from a combination of optics, resolution, sensor size, exposure control, AF-points.. the list goes on and on. Otherwise they should just keep throwing in the 5MP cameras.