Qualcomm talks about its Clear Sight dual camera tech

Last week saw the launch of the dual-camera LG V20, with the Steady Record 2.0 feature underpinned by Qualcomm’s electronic image stabilising tech. Today, they announced Qualcomm Clear Sight, powered by Spectra ISP that is created to mimic the attributes of the human eye.

For manufacturers to use the technology, they’ll have to be running either the Snapdragon 820 or 821, which places the target squarely on the premium phone market.

United States chipmaker Qualcomm is best known for its market-leading range of Snapdragon processors, but it is also quite handy when it comes to imaging tech. But by combining data from both cameras, the final image will allow you to save color photos, even when captured in low-light settings. Sony, a major smartphone camera supplier, said dual-lens camera modules would appear in a number of high-end handsets in the coming months. Not all Dual Camera implementations are same in smartphones. This means you’ll get sharper, less noisy low light photos. The key is the method of capture: While one sensor grabs a monochrome image, the other, captures a full-color frame in tandem.

While the colour sense camera is great for capturing attractive colours in bright light, the black and white sensor is best for low-light scenarios, as it lets in three times the light of its partner. According to Qualcomm, “Clear Sight features two cameras, each with its own lens and image sensor”. Huawei devices comes with Dual Camera setup that is similar to Qualcomm’s Clear Sight.