Product Overview
The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Wide pairs a 12-megapixel Sony IMX708 sensor with a 120° wide-angle lens, capturing much more of the scene than the standard module.
Phase-detection autofocus keeps subjects sharp, and HDR mode improves detail in high-contrast scenes. It works with every Raspberry Pi that has a camera connector.
Key Features
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 12MP Sony IMX708 | Detailed stills and video |
| 120° wide-angle lens | Covers rooms, doorways and wide areas |
| Phase-detect autofocus | Fast, accurate focusing |
| HDR mode | Better detail in bright and dark areas |
| Up to 1536 × 864 at 120 fps | Smooth high-frame-rate video |
| Standard CSI connector | Fits all camera-equipped Raspberry Pi boards |
Applications
| Application Area | Example Projects |
|---|---|
| Security | Wide-view home and shop cameras |
| Robotics | Navigation and obstacle vision |
| Computer vision | Object detection and tracking |
| Timelapse | Wide landscape and site recording |
| Video calls | Wide-angle conferencing camera |
Benefits
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The 120° lens captures a far wider view than a standard camera.
Always in focus
Autofocus handles near and far subjects automatically.
Official support
Works with Raspberry Pi’s camera software (libcamera / rpicam-apps).
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony IMX708, 12MP back-illuminated stacked CMOS |
| Still resolution | 4608 × 2592 |
| Pixel size | 1.4 × 1.4 μm |
| Field of view | 120° diagonal |
| Video modes | 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120 |
| HDR | Up to 3MP output |
| Focus | Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) |
| IR cut filter | Integrated |
| Dimensions | 25 × 24 × 12.4 mm |
| Ribbon cable | 200 mm, 15-pin 1 mm FPC |
Why Choose This Product?
It combines the latest official Raspberry Pi camera sensor with a wide lens and autofocus — ideal when you need to see a whole room or area.
Beginner Use Cases
- Build a wide-angle doorbell camera
- Record timelapse videos
- Take photos with Python
- Stream video to a browser
Professional Use Cases
- Retail and site monitoring
- Robot vision systems
- Edge AI object detection with the AI HAT+
- Wide-area inspection rigs
Package Includes
- Camera Module 3 Wide
- 200 mm ribbon cable
Please Note
- Requires an up-to-date Raspberry Pi OS (libcamera); older raspistill/raspivid tools do not work
- Raspberry Pi 5 and Zero models need a 22-pin to 15-pin camera cable
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