Raspberry Pi Camera 3

The standard Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera from Raspberry Pi with a 66 degrees field of view. 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 (this variant)
• Camera Module 3 NoIR
• Camera Module 3 Wide
• Camera Module 3 Wide NoIR

The camera works with all Raspberry Pi models, and since September 2024 the camera comes with two 20cm ribbon cables allowing it to be connected to any Raspberry Pi.

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.

Features

• Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS 12-megapixel image sensor (Sony IMX708)
• 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

Lens Characteristics

• Focus range: 10cm - ∞
• Focal length: 4.74mm
• Diagonal field of view: 75 degrees
• Horizontal field of view: 66 degrees
• Vertical field of view: 41 degrees
• Focal ratio (F-stop): F1.8
• Infrared-sensitive: No

Specifications

• 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
• 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