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product_id: 721872525
title: "Raspberry Pi AI Camera"
brand: "raspberry pi"
price: "€ 225.95"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Raspberry Pi"
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# 12.3MP Sony IMX500 sensor 200mm cable for seamless Pi connection On-chip neural network accelerator Raspberry Pi AI Camera

**Brand:** raspberry pi
**Price:** € 225.95
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🤖📸 Capture Smarter, See Further — The AI Camera for the Visionary Maker

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Raspberry Pi AI Camera by raspberry pi
- **How much does it cost?** € 225.95 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- raspberry pi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted raspberry pi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Edge AI Powerhouse:** Run lightweight CNN models directly on the sensor—no GPU needed, no lag.
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision:** 12.3MP resolution with 76° FOV and manual focus for precision framing.
- • **Future-Ready Flexibility:** Pre-loaded MobileNet model with room to customize your AI vision workflows.
- • **Optimized for Efficiency:** Low-power inference engine keeps your AI projects running longer and cooler.
- • **Plug & Play Pi Compatibility:** Supplied with 200mm cables for effortless integration with all Raspberry Pi models.

## Overview

The Raspberry Pi AI Camera features a 12.3MP Sony IMX500 sensor with an integrated neural network accelerator, enabling on-device AI inference without relying on external GPUs. Designed for Raspberry Pi compatibility, it includes 200mm cables and supports high-resolution video modes up to 4056×3040 at 10fps. Manual focus and a 76-degree field of view provide creative control, while the low-power inference engine ensures efficient edge AI performance. Ideal for makers and developers exploring embedded machine vision projects.

## Description

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Review: Beta Test of this interesting Cam - Just got it - it’s a little pricey but supposedly it has neural nets on it: • You don’t get a full ML framework preloaded. • You do get the ability to run small CNN models right on the chip, without having to ship every frame to a GPU. Potentially good for object detection…will update soon 💚🖖😊
Review: “Good for Pi, but driver limitations pushed me to Jetson for AI workloads” - I initially picked this camera to use with a Raspberry Pi for an edge AI detection setup, but ran into driver and compatibility limitations when trying to integrate it into a real-time computer vision pipeline. What worked: • Clean hardware integration with the Raspberry Pi • Stable connection through the CSI interface • Good starting point for basic camera use Where I ran into issues: • Limited driver support for advanced AI workflows • Compatibility challenges when trying to integrate with real-time detection pipelines (OpenCV / AI models) • Not ideal for more demanding inference setups Because of that, I ended up moving my detection pipeline to a Jetson Orin Nano, where GPU acceleration and better AI ecosystem support made a big difference. Big takeaway: This camera works fine for standard Raspberry Pi projects, but if you’re planning to run real-time detection or AI workloads, you’ll want to consider your full stack — hardware, drivers, and inference support. For edge AI use cases, platform choice (like Jetson vs Pi) matters just as much as the camera itself.

## Features

- 12.3 MP Sony IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor with a powerful neural network accelerator
- Integrated low-power inference engine
- Integrated RP2040 for neural network and firmware management
- Pre-loaded with MobileNet machine vision model
- Sensor modes: 4056×3040 at 10fps, 2028×1520 at 30fps
- 76-degree field of view
- Manually adjustable focus
- Supplied with 200mm cables for connection to all Raspberry Pi computers

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DJ8VFWKM |
| Aperture Modes | manual |
| Autofocus | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,396 in Single Board Computers (Computers & Accessories) |
| Brand | Raspberry Pi |
| Built-In Media | Raspberry Pi AI Camera, 200mm cables for connection to all Raspberry Pi computers |
| Camera Flash | No Flash |
| Color | black |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10 FPS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (18) |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12 MP |
| Exposure Control Type | Manual |
| File Format | JPEG, MP4 |
| Flash Modes Description | off |
| Focal Length Description | 7.857 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| ISO Range | 100-6400 |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Kilograms |
| Light Sensitivity | 100-3200 |
| Macro Focus Range | 10 cm to infinity |
| Manufacturer | Raspberry Pi |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 7.86 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/10 Sek. |
| Media Type | SD Card |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12.3 MP |
| Screen Size | 7.86 Millimeters |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | 4K, 1080p |
| Video Capture Format | MP4, MOV |
| Video Capture Resolution | 4056x3040, 2028x1520 |
| Viewfinder Type | LCD screen |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturers Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Color:** black
- **Exposure Control Type:** Manual
- **Macro Focus Range:** 10 cm to infinity
- **Shooting Modes:** 4K, 1080p
- **Video Capture Resolution:** 4056x3040, 2028x1520

## Images

![Raspberry Pi AI Camera - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jA6Ftsl2L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beta Test of this interesting Cam
*by H***N on August 25, 2025*

Just got it - it’s a little pricey but supposedly it has neural nets on it: • You don’t get a full ML framework preloaded. • You do get the ability to run small CNN models right on the chip, without having to ship every frame to a GPU. Potentially good for object detection…will update soon 💚🖖😊

### ⭐⭐ “Good for Pi, but driver limitations pushed me to Jetson for AI workloads”
*by J***S on April 5, 2026*

I initially picked this camera to use with a Raspberry Pi for an edge AI detection setup, but ran into driver and compatibility limitations when trying to integrate it into a real-time computer vision pipeline. What worked: • Clean hardware integration with the Raspberry Pi • Stable connection through the CSI interface • Good starting point for basic camera use Where I ran into issues: • Limited driver support for advanced AI workflows • Compatibility challenges when trying to integrate with real-time detection pipelines (OpenCV / AI models) • Not ideal for more demanding inference setups Because of that, I ended up moving my detection pipeline to a Jetson Orin Nano, where GPU acceleration and better AI ecosystem support made a big difference. Big takeaway: This camera works fine for standard Raspberry Pi projects, but if you’re planning to run real-time detection or AI workloads, you’ll want to consider your full stack — hardware, drivers, and inference support. For edge AI use cases, platform choice (like Jetson vs Pi) matters just as much as the camera itself.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent so far
*by 9***3 on June 2, 2025*

A little bit of work to get it going. Tried the example Python programs from Sony since this is their IMX500 sensor. Lots of weird problems, then I figured out I also needed to increase VRAM to 512 and install GPL drivers in addition to the IMX500 package. This may be dependent on the attached monitor.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Raspberry Pi AI Camera
- Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB)
- Raspberry Pi AI Kit: M.2 HAT+, Hailo AI Module, 16mm Header, Spacers, Screws - Bluetooth Connectivity - Single Board Computer

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*Last updated: 2026-05-02*