Product Overview
The Raspberry Pi Camera Series listing offers five official cameras: AI Camera, Camera Module 3, Camera Module 3 NoIR Wide, Camera Module 2 and the High Quality (HQ) Camera.
All connect to the Raspberry Pi camera (CSI) connector and work with Raspberry Pi’s camera software — pick the model that matches your project.
Key Features
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| AI Camera | On-sensor AI processing for object detection |
| Camera Module 3 | 12MP with autofocus and HDR |
| Camera Module 3 NoIR Wide | Wide 120° view, infrared sensitive for night vision |
| Camera Module 2 | Cost-effective 8MP camera |
| HQ Camera | 12.3MP with interchangeable C/CS-mount lenses |
| Official CSI cameras | Plug-in support in Raspberry Pi OS |
Applications
| Application Area | Example Projects |
|---|---|
| Security | Home and shop cameras, doorbells |
| AI & vision | Object detection and classification |
| Robotics | Navigation and tracking |
| Agriculture | Crop and livestock monitoring |
| Science & industry | Inspection and imaging |
Benefits
Right camera for the job
From low-cost learning to professional imaging in one listing.
Official support
Works with Raspberry Pi’s camera stack and documentation.
Easy to connect
One ribbon cable to the Raspberry Pi.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| AI Camera | Sony IMX500, 12.3MP, on-sensor AI accelerator |
| Camera Module 3 | Sony IMX708, 12MP, autofocus, HDR |
| Camera Module 3 NoIR Wide | Sony IMX708, 12MP, 120° lens, no IR filter |
| Camera Module 2 | Sony IMX219, 8MP |
| HQ Camera | Sony IMX477, 12.3MP, C/CS lens mount |
| Interface | Raspberry Pi CSI camera connector |
| Video | Up to 1080p |
| Compatibility | Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4, Zero series, Compute Modules (camera-equipped models) |
Why Choose This Product?
It lets you choose the right official Raspberry Pi camera from one place, from classroom projects to AI and professional imaging.
Beginner Use Cases
- Motion-triggered security camera
- Time-lapse of a plant growing
- Take photos with Python
- Stream video to a browser
Professional Use Cases
- Edge-AI object detection
- Industrial inspection
- Crop monitoring
- Scientific imaging
Package Includes
- 1 × Raspberry Pi camera (selected model)
- 1 × CSI ribbon cable
Please Note
- The HQ Camera is supplied without a lens — see our 6 mm wide-angle and 16 mm telephoto lenses
- Raspberry Pi 5 and Zero models need a 22-pin to 15-pin camera cable
- NoIR cameras show unusual colours in daylight — they are designed for infrared and low-light use















