Image Signal Processor Market Size

Image Signal Processor Market Size

The global image signal processor market was valued at USD 4 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% between 2025 to 2034.
 

The ISP is an integral part of a digital camera, webcam, phone or other imaging device. The basic function of image signal processors is to enhance the image data captured by devices into well-defined images. The processor improves signal output to obtain improved image results through innovative techniques for scene and face detection. The image signal processor also adjusts the brightness, color and contrast of an image to make it aesthetically pleasing. Due to the growing demand for quality image output, the global image signal processor industry is experiencing tremendous growth.
 

The ISP performs complex tasks to remove sensor data noise and create bright and balanced images. With these intelligent components, it's never been easier to capture high-quality images. The ISP communicates with the image sensor to get raw data from each pixel on the sensor's surface. Since data from different pixels have different light intensity bindings, these parameters are assembled into high-quality images in the processor. The processor analyzes these data to estimate the amount of light that touches each pixel of an image and captures them in better quality. The increase in smartphone penetration shows that it has a positive effect on the growth of the image signal processor at a very high rate. ISP allows smartphones to take better photos and videos in dark environments. In addition, the ISP helps identify and correct various parameters, such as automatic focus, exposure control, white balance adjustment, noise reduction, sharpening and so on. As per Statista, it was estimated that smartphone penetration rate as share of population is 69% in 2023.