Raspberry Pi AI Camera

The Raspberry Pi AI Camera is a compact camera module based on the intelligent Sony IMX500 vision sensor. This advanced sensor combines a 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor with a dedicated processor engine for real-time inference of common neural networks. The camera enables users to develop advanced AI-based applications without the need for an external accelerator.

The camera augments still images or captured video with tensor metadata, keeping the Raspberry Pi computer’s main processor free for other tasks. Metadata support in the libcamera and Picamera2 libraries, and the rpicam-apps suite, makes it easy for beginners to get started while offering advanced users unmatched power and flexibility.

The camera is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers with a CSI camera connector. The PCB layout and mounting hole positions match those of the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3, but the overall depth is greater to accommodate the IMX500 sensor and extended optical system.

Package Includes:

• Raspberry Pi AI Camera

• CSI Cable (15-pin for Pi 2/3/4)

• CSI Cable (22-pin for Pi Zero/Pi 5)

• Lens adjustment tool

Note: Raspberry Pi computer not included.

Key Features:

• Smart Sony IMX500 sensor with 12MP resolution

• Efficient processing engine for low-power neural network inference

• Includes RP2040 for neural network management and firmware

• Camera module preloaded with MobileNet model for computer vision

• Sensor resolution: 4056×3040 at 10fps, 2028×1520 at 30fps

• 76° field of view

• Manually adjustable focus

• Includes 200mm cables for all Raspberry Pi models with CSI connection

Technical Specifications:

• Sensor: Sony IMX500

• Resolution: 12.3 Megapixels

• Sensor size: 7.857 mm (Type 1/2.3)

• Pixel size: 1.55 μm × 1.55 μm

• Horizontal/Vertical Resolution: 4056 × 3040 pixels

• Infrared Cut Filter: Integrated

• Focus system: Manually adjustable

• Focus range: 20 cm – Infinity

• Focal length: 4.74 mm

• Horizontal Field of View: 66 ±3 degrees

• Vertical Field of View: 52.3 ±3 degrees

• Aperture (F-stop): F1.79

• Infrared Sensitivity: No

• Output: Image (Bayer RAW10), Processed image (YUV/RGB), ROI, Metadata

• Max input tensor size: 640×640

• Input data type: int8 or uint8

• Memory: 8,388,480 bytes for firmware, network weights, and working memory

• Frame rate:

  • Full resolution: 4056×3040 10-bit at 10fps

  • 2×2 binned: 2028×1520 10-bit at 30fps

• Dimensions: 25 × 24 × 11.9 mm

• Ribbon cable length: 200 mm

• Cable connector: 15×1 mm FPC or 22×0.5 mm FPC

• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C

• Standards: For full details on regional and local certifications, visit pip.raspberrypi.com

• Manufacturing Lifetime: The camera will be available for production until at least January 2028