High-resolution Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Sensor Assembly with 12 MP & HDR

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Sensor Assembly offers developers and industry partners a compact and powerful camera solution. Equipped with the Sony IMX708 sensor, it delivers 12 megapixels , High Dynamic Range (HDR) , and Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for clear images in a wide range of lighting conditions.

The modular, housing-less design is ideal for integration into OEM devices and saves space in the system setup. Thanks to full support for libcamera , Picamera2 , and the well-known rpicam apps, software integration is particularly easy.

The camera is available in four versions : standard or wide with 75° or 120° angles of view, respectively, each optionally available as a NoIR version for infrared applications. With a focus range of 5 cm to infinity (Wide) or 10 cm to infinity (Standard), it is versatile in applications ranging from quality control and automation to surveillance and embedded systems .

Important for long-term projects: The module is available at least until January 2030 , thus guaranteeing a high degree of planning security.

Product variants

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Sensor Assembly is available in four versions, each as a standard or wide version with or without an infrared filter (NoIR):

variant	Focus area	Viewing angle (diag.)	aperture	Infrared filter
standard	10 cm – ∞	75°	F1.8	Integrated
Standard NoIR	10 cm – ∞	75°	F1.8	not applicable
Wide	5 cm – ∞	120 °	F2.2	Integrated
Wide NoIR	5 cm – ∞	120 °	F2.2	not applicable

Technical data

Technical feature	specification
sensor	Sony IMX708, 11.9 MP (4608 × 2592 pixels)
Sensor diagonal	7.4 mm
Pixel size	1.4 µm × 1.4 µm
HDR support	Yes (High Dynamic Range)
PDAF (autofocus)	Phase detection autofocus
Output format	RAW10
Video modes	1080p50, 720p100, 480p120
Operating temperature	0 °C to 50 °C
Interfaces	CSI-2, FPC cable
Software support	libcamera, Picamera2, rpicam-apps
Production runtime	Until at least January 2030

Scope of delivery

Included in delivery are:

Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Sensor Assembly (depending on the variant selected: Standard, Standard NoIR, Wide or Wide NoIR)
Note: Ribbon cable and mounting accessories are not included in delivery, as the product is designed as a sensor assembly (for integration into your own hardware)

Areas of application

Thanks to its compact design, solid image quality and long-term availability, the Camera Module 3 Sensor Assembly is particularly suitable for:

Industrial image processing (e.g. quality control, object measurement)
Machine control & automation (proximity focus in confined spaces)
Surveillance & security systems – Wide versions for comprehensive scene capture, NoIR versions for low-light/IR applications
Embedded systems & in-house developed OEM devices – saves installation space, enables individual integration
Research & Prototyping – get started quickly thanks to software support from libcamera/Picamera2