Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 12MP Autofocus Sony IMX708

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 12MP Autofocus Sony IMX708 features a high-resolution image sensor, motorized autofocus, and a 75° diagonal field of view. With Picamera2 support and a compact design, it is ideal for Raspberry Pi photography, robotics, computer vision, monitoring, and intelligent imaging projects.

Description

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 12MP Autofocus Sony IMX708 is designed for high-quality imaging and vision applications on Raspberry Pi computers. It combines a compact camera-board format with improved image quality and electronically controlled focusing.

At its core is the Sony IMX708, an approximately 12-megapixel image sensor with a 7.4mm diagonal size. The sensor provides a resolution of 4608 × 2592 pixels, offering detailed still images and supporting a variety of video and computer-vision applications.

Unlike earlier fixed-focus Raspberry Pi camera modules, Camera Module 3 incorporates an I²C-controlled focus actuator. This enables motorized autofocus, allowing software to adjust focus for subjects at different distances.

This standard-field-of-view version provides approximately a 75° diagonal field of view, making it suitable for general photography, robotics, object recognition, monitoring, machine vision, and educational applications.

Camera Module 3 is supported by Raspberry Pi's modern camera software stack, including the Picamera2 Python library, allowing developers to create Python-based imaging and computer-vision applications.

Key Features

• Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
• Sony IMX708 image sensor
• Approximately 12MP resolution
• 4608 × 2592 pixel sensor resolution
• Motorized autofocus
• I²C-controlled focus actuator
• 7.4mm diagonal sensor
• 75° diagonal field of view
• MIPI CSI-2 camera interface
• Picamera2 Python library support
• Compact camera-board design
• Suitable for still photography and video
• Ideal for computer vision
• Suitable for robotics and automation
• Designed for Raspberry Pi imaging projects

Technical Specifications

• Product: Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
• Image Sensor: Sony IMX708
• Sensor Resolution: 4608 × 2592 pixels
• Megapixels: 11.9MP, commonly specified as 12MP
• Autofocus: Yes
• Focus Control: I²C-Controlled Focus Actuator
• Sensor Diagonal: 7.4mm
• Diagonal Field of View: 75°
• Horizontal Field of View: Approx. 66°
• Vertical Field of View: Approx. 41°
• Camera Interface: MIPI CSI-2
• Software Support: Raspberry Pi Camera Software / Picamera2
• Python Support: Yes, through Picamera2
• Camera Version: Standard FoV
• Primary Platform: Raspberry Pi

Product Attributes

• Camera Module 3: Yes
• Sony IMX708: Yes
• Resolution: 12MP Class
• Autofocus: Yes
• Motorized Focus: Yes
• I²C Focus Control: Yes
• Sensor Diagonal: 7.4mm
• Diagonal FoV: 75°
• MIPI CSI-2: Yes
• Picamera2 Support: Yes
• Raspberry Pi Compatible: Yes
• Computer Vision Use: Yes
• Robotics Use: Yes

Pinout / Interface

The Camera Module 3 connects to a compatible Raspberry Pi through its MIPI CSI-2 camera interface using the appropriate camera ribbon cable.

Typical connection:

Raspberry Pi Camera Connector → Camera Ribbon Cable → Camera Module 3

The camera's autofocus system is electronically controlled, allowing compatible software to adjust focus without manually turning a lens.

Important: Camera connector sizes differ between Raspberry Pi models. Use the correct camera cable for your specific Raspberry Pi board.