Chipworks on Primary Camera Design Wins in 2012

Chipworks published an interesting analysis based on its reverse engineering of 2012 models of mobile phones and tablets. The chart below is based on the non-representative set of teared down devices:

Another interesting observation is that "All of OmniVision’s devices are back illuminated, while all of Aptina’s and Toshiba’s are front illuminated. Sony and Samsung had a mix of front and back illuminated devices winning primary camera sockets (although the majority of sensors from both companies are back illuminated)."

There is a lot of other interesting data in the Chipworks article, well worth reading. Thanks to PD for the link!