Description

Feature

3 MP Sony IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor
Integrated on-board inferencing acceleration for common neural network models, enabling complex vision AI applications without additional accelerators
Tightly integrated with the Raspberry Pi camera software stack, allowing users to easily deploy their own neural network models
Support for tensor metadata in the libcamera and Picamera2 libraries, and in the rpicam-apps application suite, making it easy for beginners to use while offering advanced users unparalleled power and flexibility
Integrated RP2040 for neural network firmware management
Works with all Raspberry Pi models, using the standard camera connector cable

Specification

Parameter	Description
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	4056 × 3040 pixels
IR cut filter	Integrated
Autofocus system	Manual adjustable focus
Focus range	20 cm – ∞
Focal length	4.74 mm
Horizontal field of view	66 ±3 degrees
Vertical field of view	52.3 ±3 degrees
Focal ratio (F-stop)	F1.79
Infrared sensitive	No
Output	Image (Bayer RAW10), ISP output (YUV/RGB), ROI, metadata
Input tensor maximum size	640(H) × 640(V)
Input data type	‘int8’ or ‘uint8’
Memory size	8388480 bytes for firmware, network weight file, and working memory
Framerate	2×2 binned: 2028×1520 10-bit 30fps Full resolution: 4056×3040 10-bit 10fps
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
Compliance	For a full list of local and regional product approvals, please visit pip.raspberrypi.com
Production lifetime	The Raspberry Pi AI Camera will remain in production until at least January 2028