Raspberry Pi AI Camera - 12.3MPx camera module with built-in AI accelerator

Description

The Raspberry Pi AI Camera is a modern camera module designed by Raspberry Pi, equipped with the intelligent Sony IMX500 sensor, which combines a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor with an inference accelerator, enabling advanced AI-based applications without the need for additional hardware. The IMX500 can process data and perform inference at the sensor level, offloading the main processor in the Raspberry Pi computer. This camera is an ideal solution for projects utilizing image recognition and other vision-based AI applications.

With support for tensor metadata in the libcamera and Picamera2 libraries, the Raspberry Pi AI Camera is easy to use even for beginners, while also providing advanced capabilities for more experienced creators. The module is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers, and its hole layout is consistent with the Raspberry Pi Camera 3 module, allowing for easy replacement in existing projects. The increased height of the module is due to the use of the IMX500 sensor and the optical assembly.

Thanks to its wide field of view and focus adjustment, the Raspberry Pi AI Camera is perfect for a variety of projects: from automation and monitoring to advanced computer vision applications. The module features an integrated IR filter and manual focus adjustment, making it a versatile solution for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Specifications

• Sensor: Sony IMX500, 12.3 megapixels
• Resolution: 4056 × 3040 pixels
• Sensor size: 7.857 mm (type 1/2.3)
• Pixel size: 1.55 μm × 1.55 μm
• Focus range: 20 cm – ∞ (manual adjustment)
• Focal length: 4.74 mm
• Field of view (FOV): 66° (horizontal), 52.3° (vertical)
• Aperture: F1.79
• IR filter: Integrated
• Frame rate: 30 fps at 2028 × 1520 (2×2 binning), 10 fps at full resolution
• Output format: Bayer RAW10, YUV/RGB, ROI, tensor metadata
• Maximum tensor size: 640(H) × 640(V)
• Data type: int8 or uint8
• Memory: 8.38 MB for firmware, network weight file, and working memory
• Compatibility: All Raspberry Pi computers
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Dimensions: 25 × 24 × 11.9 mm

Included in the package

• Raspberry Pi AI Camera module
• 200 mm FPC connection cable