Introducing a new 3rd generation of the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3.
A new set of Raspberry PI Camera Modules with a 12MP sensor and much requested autofocus. This new generation of Raspberry Pi Camera comes with standard or wide angle lense and with or without IR Filter for darker light conditions.
The Raspberry Pi have also snuck in a new Lens mount with wider lens compatibility!
Key Features of the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
Quality of (still) life
Camera Module 3 comes with an improved 12MP IMX708 Quad Bayer sensor and features a High Dynamic Range mode, making it the highest quality Camera Module we’ve made so far.
Focus on the good
Camera Module 3 features ultra-fast auto focus as standard. A rich library of software commands means you can have total control over what you focus on and how you do it.
Look from a different perspective
Need a wider field of view than the standard 75 degrees? Camera Module 3 Wide features an ultra-wide 120 degree angle of view, meaning your Raspberry Pi can see more of the world.
See things differently
Both the standard and wide cameras come with the option of having no IR filter, turning the Camera Module 3 into a night-vision camera when used with infrared lighting.
Camera Module 3 takes advantage of the Raspberry Pi Open Source Camera System powered by libcamera. This rich set of libraries gives developers precise control over image processing and better access to the internals of Camera Module 3.
Camera Module 3 (left) and Camera Wide Angle (right)
Aditionally a 12-megapixel High Quality Camera with CS- or M12-mount variants for use with external lenses was released in 2020 and 2023 respectively.
There is no infrared version of the HQ Camera, however the IR Filter can be removed if required.
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Specifications
| Camera Module 3 | Camera Module 3 Wide | |
| Net price | $25 | $35 |
| Size | Around 25 × 24 × 11.5 mm | Around 25 × 24 × 12.4 mm |
| Weight | 4g | 4g |
| Still resolution | 11.9 Megapixels | 11.9 Megapixels |
| Video modes | 1080p50 / 720p100 / 640 x 480p120 | 1080p50 / 720p100 / 640 x 480p120 |
| Sensor | Sony IMX708 | Sony IMX708 |
| Sensor resolution | 4608 x 2592 pixels | 4608 x 2592 pixels |
| Sensor image area | 6.45 x 3.63mm (7.4mm diagonal) | 6.45 x 3.63mm (7.4mm diagonal) |
| Pixel size | 1.4 µm x 1.4 µm | 1.4 µm x 1.4 µm |
| Optical size | 1/2.43" | 1/2.43" |
| Focus | Motorized | Motorized |
| Depth of field | Approx 10 cm to ∞ | Approx 5 cm to ∞ |
| Focal length | 4.74 mm | 2.75 mmm |
| Horizontal Field of View (FoV) | 66 degrees | 102 degrees |
| Vertical Field of View (FoV) | 41 degrees | 67 degrees |
| Focal ratio (F-Stop) | F1.8 | F2.2 |
| Maximum exposure times (seconds) | 112 | 112 |
| Lens Mount | N/A | N/A |
Photos Shot on the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
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Camera Module 3 Hardware Specification Comparison
| Camera Module v1 | Camera Module v2 | Camera Module 3 | Camera Module 3 Wide | HQ Camera | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Net price |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
$35 |
$50 |
|
Size |
Around 25 × 24 × 9 mm |
Around 25 × 24 × 9 mm |
Around 25 × 24 × 11.5 mm |
Around 25 × 24 × 12.4 mm |
38 x 38 x 18.4mm (excluding lens) |
|
Weight |
3g |
3g |
4g |
4g |
|
|
Still resolution |
5 Megapixels |
8 Megapixels |
11.9 Megapixels |
11.9 Megapixels |
12.3 Megapixels |
|
Video modes |
1080p30, 720p60 and 640 × 480p60/90 |
1080p47, 1640 × 1232p41 and 640 × 480p206 |
1080p50 / 720p100 / 640 x 480p120 |
1080p50 / 720p100 / 640 x 480p120 |
2028 × 1080p50, 2028 × 1520p40 and 1332 × 990p120 |
|
Sensor |
OmniVision OV5647 |
Sony IMX219 |
Sony IMX708 |
Sony IMX708 |
Sony IMX477 |
|
Sensor resolution |
2592 × 1944 pixels |
3280 × 2464 pixels |
4608 x 2592 pixels |
4608 x 2592 pixels |
4056 x 3040 pixels |
|
Sensor image area |
3.76 × 2.74 mm |
3.68 x 2.76 mm (4.6 mm diagonal) |
6.45 x 3.63mm (7.4mm diagonal) |
6.45 x 3.63mm (7.4mm diagonal) |
6.287mm x 4.712 mm (7.9mm diagonal) |
|
Pixel size |
1.4 µm × 1.4 µm |
1.12 µm x 1.12 µm |
1.4 µm x 1.4 µm |
1.4 µm x 1.4 µm |
1.55 µm x 1.55 µm |
|
Optical size |
1/4" |
1/4" |
1/2.43" |
1/2.43" |
1/2.3" |
|
Focus |
Fixed |
Adjustable |
Motorized |
Motorized |
Adjustable |
|
Depth of field |
Approx 1 m to ∞ |
Approx 10 cm to ∞ |
Approx 10 cm to ∞ |
Approx 5 cm to ∞ |
N/A |
|
Focal length |
3.60 mm +/- 0.01 |
3.04 mm |
4.74 mm |
2.75 mmm |
Depends on lens |
|
Horizontal Field of View (FoV) |
53.50 +/- 0.13 degrees |
62.2 degrees |
66 degrees |
102 degrees |
Depends on lens |
|
Vertical Field of View (FoV) |
41.41 +/- 0.11 degrees |
48.8 degrees |
41 degrees |
67 degrees |
Depends on lens |
|
Focal ratio (F-Stop) |
F2.9 |
F2.0 |
F1.8 |
F2.2 |
Depends on lens |
|
Maximum exposure times (seconds) |
6 |
11.76 |
112 |
112 |
670.74 |
|
Lens Mount |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
CS- or M12-mount |
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Mechanical Drawings
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Wide Lens Variant
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 CS Camera Mount
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 M12 Camera Mount
Documentation:
https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/accessories/camera.html
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