Sony announced world first 16.4MP( IMX081PQ) and budget friendly 8.1MP( IMX105PQ) CMOS camera sensors for mobile phones. These type of CMOS sensors are currently used with HD digital camera but now they are going to be available for our mobile devices also.  IMX081PQ uses 1.21 microns size pixels whereas  IMX105PQ uses 1.4 microns size pixels which is very smaller pixel for mobiles and can't offer good image quality.  But Sony claims that it uses Exmor R technology which can optimize the pixels for high quality images.

Both devices are capable of shooting HD videos in 1080p and 720p at 30frames/sec. The 16.4MP unit can shoot 720p HD video at 60frames/sec. These modules are enough to load your photo albums with lot of HQ images. 16.4MP sensor will ship in January and its accompanying module will be available in March of 2011. 8.1MP complete unit will be available from March of next year.

Approximate price of 16.4MP and 8.1MP pack is given as 174$ and 82$ respectively. These sensors are good to replace your digital camera but quality surely depends on the OS also. If you don't want to wait until next year go for HTC Desire HD which can fulfill your camera needs. Hope we expect Sony Ericsson devices with these camera sensors on Q1 of 2011.