Samsung’s image sensor team has introduced a groundbreaking folded telephoto camera module design that promises brighter lenses and slimmer dimensions.
The new technology, dubbed ALoP (All Lenses on Prism), rearranges the lens array to sit atop the periscope prism rather than between the prism and the imaging sensor, as seen in conventional designs.
In traditional folded telephoto modules, increasing the pupil diameter for a brighter lens often results in a taller module.
However, ALoP circumvents this limitation by allowing for a wider lens diameter without increasing the overall size.
This advancement enables periscope cameras to feature brighter lenses, enhancing performance in low-light conditions.
Samsung’s ISOCELL team highlights that the ALoP design is 22% shorter than standard periscope modules. It achieves this through a 40˚-tilted prism reflection surface and a 10˚-tilted sensor assembly.
Images comparing the new design to traditional modules showcase significant reductions in both length and thickness, which could lead to smaller camera bumps.
While Samsung has not announced a release timeline for this technology, it could debut with the Galaxy S25 series.
If implemented, ALoP could mark a significant leap forward in mobile photography, offering sleeker devices without compromising camera performance.