Earlier today we reported on some new specs that were discovered for the Nexus 5, including the camera having optical image stabilization (OIS). We initially thought that addition by itself would go a long way in addressing the shortcomings historically found in Nexus devices. Google appears to be stepping things up even more though as it appears the device will be equipped with a MEMS camera. MEMS technology, or microelectromechanical systems, is coming to market thanks to a company called DigitalOptics. A MEMS camera has three important benefits compared to current technology:
- focus operations take place much faster, with some claiming the improvement is as much as 7 times what current cameras are capable of;
- the camera is capable of capturing several images virtually at the same time, allowing for “refocusing” on different areas of the image at a later time;
- less power use will help the camera not consume so much battery life;
- fewer moving parts and lack of contact between the parts should result in longer life.
The camera hardware will consist of an 8MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a sensor size that is 1/3.2″. This probably would not be considered top-tier hardware by most people, but it is close. The addition of the MEMS technology should help it compete with other flagship devices and perhaps put to rest that criticism of the Nexus line.
For more information on MEMS technology, you can check out the video below that was produced by Engadget during MWC 2013.
Click here to view the embedded video.
source: androidworld.it
via: phoneArena
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