The Arducam 1080P Day & Night Vision MIPI Camera Module is an elite imaging solution purpose-built for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts and industrial integrators. Powered by premium Sony STARVIS™ starlight technology, it achieves unparalleled sensitivity, delivering sharp and clear video under extremely dim conditions. Designed as a native Raspberry Pi camera solution, it requires no complicated firmware flashing and can be called directly by the platform out of the box. Featuring a 102° wide-angle lens and automatic day/night switching, this compact module is the ultimate choice for round-the-clock monitoring and embedded vision projects.
Applications
Smart Home Security: Provides reliable, 24/7 continuous surveillance for indoor and outdoor home monitoring systems.
Wildlife Research & Tracking: Perfect for capturing nocturnal animal activities without disrupting their natural environment with bright lights.
IoT Environmental Monitoring: Enables remote stations to capture high-quality visual data in changing outdoor lighting conditions.
Robotics and Drones: Ideal for autonomous robots navigating through dimly lit warehouses or outdoor night environments.
Features
[Sony STARVIS™ Technology] Leveraging Sony's premier starlight-level back-illuminated pixel technology, this camera module drastically increases light sensitivity, ensuring bright and highly detailed images even in near-total darkness.
[True Day & Night Adaptation] Seamlessly transitions between vibrant color imaging during the day and crisp, high-contrast monochrome vision at night, providing a perfect 24/7 surveillance solution.
[Native Raspberry Pi Integration] Fully compatible with Raspberry Pi’s official camera drivers and software stacks, allowing users to call the camera directly via command lines without flashing custom firmware.
[Expansive 102° Field of View] Equipped with a high-quality 102-degree diagonal wide-angle lens that maximizes scene coverage, effectively reducing blind spots in critical security and monitoring setups.
[High-Definition 1080P Streaming] Delivers smooth, uncompressed 1080P Full HD video through the high-speed MIPI CSI-2 interface, ensuring pixel-perfect accuracy for video streaming, recording, or AI vision analysis.
Specifications
Camera
Image Sensor
SONY STARVIS IMX290
Resolution
2 Megapixels
Chroma
Color
Shutter Type
Rolling Shutter
Optical Format
1/2.8"
Pixel Size
2.9 µm x2.9 µm
Sensor Active Area
1920(H)×1080(V)
Sensor Image Area
5.640 mm x 3.181 mm (6.46 mm diagonal)
Output Format
RAW10/RAW12
Resolution@fps
1920x1080@60fps, 1280x720@60fps;
Lens
Focus Type
Fixed Focus
FOV
102°(D)×86°(H)×46°(V)
Lens Mount
M12*P0.5
F.NO
F1.6±10%
E.F.L
3.98±5%mm
IR Sensitivity
Day&Night Vision, IR-Cut Switch (IR650/NoIR)
Default Focus Distance
168cm-INF
Distortion
TV Distortion: -11.3%
F-θ Distortion: -34.9%
TTL
22.7±0.2 (in air)
M.O.D
2m
Functionality and Compatibility
IR-Cut Switch
Onboard Manual Switch
IR LED Light
No
Supported Platform
Raspberry Pi
Supported Raspberry Pi OS
Bullseye/Bookworm/Trixie
Camera Interface
MIPI CSI-2
Electrical and Mechanical
Operating Voltage
3.3V
Power Consumption
0.9W
Camera Board Size
32×32 mm
Overall Weight (Net)
16g
Standard and Certifications
Temperature range (Storage)
-4°F-167°F (-20°C to +85°C)
Temperature range (Operating)
32°F-122°F (0°C to +50°C)
Certification
RoHS
Package Including
1 x Arducam 2MP Ultra Low Light IR-Cut Switch MIPI Camera Module
If off-the-shelf solutions don't meet your needs, Arducam offers end-to-end custom camera design services to help
you turn your ideas into real products. From early concept to mass production, we work closely with you to
tailor an imaging solution to meet your unique technical requirements and product goals.
What can Arducam customize?
Sensor/Lens/circuit/interface;
Optical filter/housing/ISP, and more.
For more information about Arducam's custom design, please refer to: Arducam Custom Design