Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3

Raspberry Pi has introduced the Camera Module 3 series, the successor to the popular Camera Module 2 lineup released in April 2016. This latest generation brings major upgrades in image quality, performance, and functionality, making it the new standard for Raspberry Pi camera modules.

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Standard/Wide is designed for all Raspberry Pi computers and features a 12-megapixel autofocus sensor fully supported by the Picamera2 Python library. Built around the advanced Sony IMX708 sensor, it delivers noticeably improved image quality, enhanced low-light performance, and faster autofocus compared to Camera Module 2.

Camera Module 3 is available in multiple versions:

Standard Lens (76°) or Wide-angle Lens (120°)

Regular or NoIR (infrared-sensitive) variants

The standard model is ideal for everyday photography in normal lighting conditions, while the NoIR version removes the infrared filter, making it perfect for night-vision projects when paired with an IR light source.

Key Features

12-megapixel back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor (Sony IMX708)

High signal-to-noise ratio for cleaner images

Built-in 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction

Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for fast and accurate focusing

QBC re-mosaic function for improved color accuracy

HDR mode (up to 3-megapixel output)

CSI-2 serial data interface

2-wire serial communication with support for I²C fast and fast-mode plus

Motor-driven focus mechanism controllable via I²C

Enhanced low-light performance

High dynamic range (HDR) capability

Sony IMX708 sensor with I²C-controlled autofocus actuator

Large 7.4 mm diagonal sensor

12 MP resolution

76° diagonal viewing angle (standard model)

Fully compatible with all Raspberry Pi models*