Raspberry Pi Camera 3 Wide

The wide-angle Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera from Raspberry Pi with a 102 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
• Camera Module 3 NoIR
• Camera Module 3 Wide (this variant)
• Camera Module 3 Wide NoIR

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.

The camera works with all Raspberry Pi models, only for use with a Raspberry Pi 5 or Raspberry Pi Zero you will need an adapter cable.

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: 5cm - ∞
• Focal length: 2.75mm
• Diagonal field of view: 120 degrees
• Horizontal field of view: 102 degrees
• Vertical field of view: 67 degrees
• Focal ratio (F-stop): F2.2
• 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