Sony has introduced a new image sensor, its first LOFIC model, which promises nearly 17 stops of dynamic range. Reports also mention a new image sensor from another company, possibly for use in smartphones, with a claimed 20 stops of dynamic range, although it is unclear if this is related to Sony's announcement. The development of high dynamic range image sensors is reportedly ongoing, with multiple companies involved, including OmniVision, which has also announced a new smartphone sensor with a high dynamic range.