Smartphone imaging just took another step into territory once reserved for dedicated cinema cameras. Chinese sensor manufacturer SmartSens has introduced a new 1-inch sensor, the SC5A6XS, and the headline number immediately stands out. Up to 115 dB of dynamic range. In filmmaking terms, that translates to roughly 19 stops. That number alone raises eyebrows.
Source: https://ymcinema.com/2026/04/10/smartsens-sc5a6xs-1-inch-sensor-19-stops-dynamic-range/