Description
Note
We have released the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3, which is the latest version of the Raspberry Pi Camera Module Family. Click here to learn more!
Features
- 5MP sensor
- Wider image, capable of 2592×1944 stills, 1080p30 video and so forth
- Small and light
- Specifications
- 1080p video supported
- CSI(Camera Serial Interface)
- Size: 25 x 20 x 9 mm
- Very light, ~ 3g
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi A+,B,B+/2
Description
This is a 5MP camera module that capable of 1080p video and still image, and it can connect to Raspberry Pi directly with CSI (Camera Serial Interface). When you connect to the CSI port on Raspberry Pi via ribbon cable, and then boot the latest version of Raspbian and you are good to go with the camera. It’s a fixed focus 5MP sensor capable of 2592×1944 stills, but also 1080p30, 720p60 and 640x480p60/90.
Comparison Between the Existing Raspberry Pi Camera Modules
| Camera Module v1 | Camera Module v2 | High Quality Camera | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Still resolution | 5 Megapixels | 5 Megapixels | 12.3 Megapixels |
| Video modes | 1080p@30fps 720p@60fps 640×480@60/90fps |
1080p@30fps 720p@60fps 640×480p60/90fps |
1080p@30fps 720p@60fps 640×480p@60/90fps |
| Sensor | OmniVision OV5647 | Sony IMX219 | Sony IMX477 |
| Sensor resolution | 2592 × 1944 pixels | 3280 × 2464 pixels | 4056 x 3040 pixels |
| Sensor image area | 3.76 × 2.74 mm | 3.68 x 2.76 mm (4.6 mm 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 | 1.55 µm x 1.55 µm |
| Focal length | 3.60 mm +/- 0.01 | 3.04 mm | depends on lens |
| Horizontal field of view | 53.50 +/- 0.13 degrees | 62.2 degrees | depends on lens |
| Vertical field of view | 41.41 +/- 0.11 degrees | 48.8 degrees | depends on lens |
| Focal ratio (F-Stop) | 2.9 | 2.0 | depends on lens |
| Size | 25 × 24 × 9 mm | 25 x 23 x 9mm | 38 x 38 x 18.4mm (excluding lens) |
| Price | $29.90 | $29.95 | $50 |
Software
- Node-Raspicam, controlling the Camera on Raspberry Pi with NodeJS
- Raspbian
Parts List
- Camera module x1
- Ribbon Cable x1
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