Cameras & Vision

Raspberry Pi AI Camera

A Raspberry Pi camera module built around Sony's 12.3MP IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor, with an on-module neural network accelerator, RP2040 firmware management, and standard Raspberry Pi camera connector support.

Vendor

Raspberry Pi

Price

$70.00

Exact

RetailManufacturingOther
Raspberry Pi AI Camera module with Sony IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor

Quick Summary

Why it matters

The AI Camera gives Raspberry Pi builders a low-cost path to vision AI at the sensor level. It can run neural network workloads on the camera module itself, reducing host load for small robots, smart cameras, education projects, and prototype inspection nodes.

Specs

Simplified decision specs

Sensor / AI

12.3MP Sony IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor with integrated neural network accelerator

Imaging

4056 x 3040 10-bit at 10fps full resolution, 2028 x 1520 10-bit at 30fps binned, and 1080p30 video mode

Module

25 x 24 x 11.9mm module, 78.3 degree field of view, manual/mechanical focus, F1.79 lens, integrated RP2040, and compatibility with all Raspberry Pi computers

Best For

Where this product fits best

Low-cost Raspberry Pi vision AI
Smart camera prototypes
Education and developer projects

Used In

Example deployment contexts

Retail demo cameras
Robotics perception experiments
Small inspection and classification prototypes

Black Scarab POV

Where we see the real value

This is a sensor-level AI product, not a replacement for a Jetson or industrial vision computer. It belongs in starter baskets where cost, Raspberry Pi compatibility, and quick IMX500 experimentation matter more than ruggedization or multi-camera industrial scale.

Category

Cameras & Vision

Power Profile

Low (<25W)

Deployment Types

Indoor, Mobile

Vendor

Raspberry Pi

Price

$70.00

Exact

Source

Official product page

Raspberry Pi lists the AI Camera as available now for $70. Reseller availability, shipping, taxes, and regional pricing can vary, so verify live checkout terms before using it in a purchasable basket.

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