Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3, NoIR, 120º1 x Raspberry Pi Camera Module V3, 12MP, Autofocus, NoIR, 120º Viewing Angle Lens1 x 20cm 15-way FFC Cable1 x Small Blue Gel Sheet Features:
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The official Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
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Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS 12-megapixel image sensor (Sony IMX708)
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High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
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Built-in 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC)
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Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for rapid autofocus
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QBC Re-mosaic function
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HDR mode (up to 3-megapixel output)
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CSI-2 serial data output
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2-wire serial communication (supports I2C fast mode and fast-mode plus)
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2-wire serial control of focus mechanism
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4 variants to choose from:
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Camera Module V3, visible light, 75º viewing angle lens
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Camera Module V3, NoIR, 75º viewing angle lens
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Camera Module V3, visible light, 120º viewing angle lens
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Camera Module V3, NoIR, 120º viewing angle lens
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12-megapixel native resolution sensor-capable of 4608 x 2592 pixel static images
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Supports 1080p50, 720p100 and 480p120 video
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Small and light
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Integral with either IR (infrared) filter or without an IR filter (NoIR) lens
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Integral with either 75º or 120º view angle lens
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200mm CSI FFC camera cable included
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Size: 25mm x 24mm x 11.5mm (12.4mm for Wide lens variation)
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Weight just over 15g
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Connects to the Raspberry Pi board via the 15-pin FFC ribbon cable
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Camera Module 3 can only work with the latest Picamera2 Python library, please update the Raspberry Pi OS
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Compatible with all Raspberry Pi Computers, except the 1st version of Raspberry Pi Zero which does not comes with CSI socket
Specification:
- Sensor: Sony IMX708
- Resolution: 11.9 megapixels
- Sensor size: 7.4mm sensor diagonal
- Pixel size: 1.4μm × 1.4μm
- Horizontal/vertical: 4608 × 2592 pixels
- Common video modes: 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120
- Output: RAW10
- IR cut filter:
- Integrated in standard variants
- Not present in NoIR variants
- Autofocus system: Phase Detection Autofocus
- Dimensions: 25 × 24 × 11.5mm (12.4mm height for Wide variants)
- Ribbon cable length: 200mm
- Cable connector: 15 × 1mm FPC
The module itself is tiny, at around 25mm x 24mm x 11.5mm (12.4mm height for the Wide lens variants), and weighs just ~15g, making it perfect for mobile or other applications where size and weight are important.
Here is the mechanical drawing of the camera module 3: measurement in mm

The latest Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is compatible with:
- Raspberry Pi 5, you will need a smaller pitch-to-pitch CSI cable
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB, 4GB, 2GB, 1GB
- Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
- Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
- Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+
- Raspberry Pi Zero 2 WCH (Wireless with Colored Header), you will need a smaller pitch-to-pitch CSI cable
- Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, you will need a smaller pitch-to-pitch CSI cable
- Raspberry Pi Zero WH (Wireless and Header), you will need a smaller pitch-to-pitch CSI cable
- Raspberry Pi Zero W (Wireless), you will need a smaller pitch-to-pitch CSI cable
- Raspberry Pi Zero V1.3, you will need a smaller pitch-to-pitch CSI cable