Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera from Raspberry Pi. It offers an IMX708 12-megapixel sensor with HDR, and features phase detection autofocus. Camera Module 3 is available in standard and wide-angle variants, both of which are available with or without an infrared cut filter.
Camera Module 3 can be used to take full HD video as well as stills photographs, and features an HDR mode up to 3 megapixels. Its operation is fully supported by the libcamera library, including Camera Module 3’s rapid autofocus feature: this makes it easy for beginners to use, while offering plenty for advanced users. Camera Module 3 is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers.
The PCB size and mounting holes remain the same as for Camera Module 2. The Z dimension differs: due to the improved optics, Camera Module 3 is several millimetres taller than Camera Module 2.
All variants of Camera Module 3 feature:
Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS 12-megapixel image sensor (Sony IMX708)
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High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Built-in 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC)
Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for rapid autofocus
QBC Re-mosaic function
HDR mode (up to 3 megapixel output)
CSI-2 serial data output
2-wire serial communication (supports I2C fast mode and fast-mode plus)
2-wire serial control of focus mechanism
Specification:
| Sensor: | Sony IMX708 |
| Resolution: | 11.9 megapixels |
| Sensor size: | 7.4mm sensor diagonal |
| Pixel size: | 1.4μm × 1.4μm |
| Horizontal/vertical: | 4608 × 2592 pixels |
| Common video modes: | 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120 |
| Output: | RAW10 |
| IR cut filter: | Integrated in standard variants; not present in NoIR variants |
| Autofocus system: | Phase Detection Autofocus |
| Dimensions: | 25 × 24 × 11.5mm (12.4mm height for Wide variants) |
| Ribbon cable length: | 200mm |
| Cable connector: | 15 × 1mm FPC |
| Operating temperature: | 0°C to 50°C |
| Compliance: | FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B Digital Device Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU |
| Production lifetime: | Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 will remain in production until at least January 2030 |
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