Raspberry Pi SONY IMAX708 12MP Auto Focus Camera Module

Image Sensor Specifications

• Sensor Model: Sony IMX708

• Sensor Type: Back-illuminated stacked CMOS image sensor

• Effective Resolution: 12 megapixels (4608 × 2592)

• Optical Format: 1/2.43″

• Pixel Size: 1.4 µm × 1.4 µm

• Color Filter: Quad-Bayer (QBC)

• Shutter Type: Rolling shutter

• Sensor Diagonal: ~7.4 mm

Lens & Optics

• Focus Type: Motorized autofocus (PDAF – Phase Detection Auto Focus)

• Focal Length: 4.74 mm (standard lens)

• Aperture: f/1.8

• Field of View (Standard Version):

  • Diagonal: ~75°

  • Horizontal: ~66°

  • Vertical: ~41°

• IR Filter: Integrated IR-cut filter (visible-light version)

• Variants: Standard lens / Wide-angle lens (up to ~120° diagonal)

Image & Video Performance

Still Image Output

• Full resolution: 4608 × 2592 (12 MP)

• Supports RAW and processed formats (via Raspberry Pi ISP)

Video Resolutions & Frame Rates

(Actual rates depend on Raspberry Pi model)

• 2304 × 1296: Up to 56 fps

• 1536 × 864: Up to 120 fps (high-speed mode)

• 1920 × 1080: Up to 60 fps

• 1280 × 720: Up to 120 fps

Image Processing Features

• HDR mode supported via Quad-Bayer design

• Lens shading correction

• Noise reduction and high SNR performance

• Defective pixel correction

• Auto exposure, auto white balance, and auto focus supported through Pi ISP

Electrical & Interface Specifications

• Interface: MIPI CSI-2 (2-lane or 4-lane depending on module revision)

• Connector: Standard Raspberry Pi CSI camera ribbon interface

• Power Supply: Provided through the camera interface connector

• Operating Voltage: Typically 1.2 V / 1.8 V / 2.8–3.3 V internally (regulated onboard)

• Communication: Controls via I²C; image data via MIPI CSI-2

Mechanical Specifications

• Board Dimensions: Approx. 25 mm × 24 mm

• Mounting: Two mounting holes (typical on Camera Module 3-type boards)

• Weight: ~3–5 g (module dependent)

• Lens: Integrated fixed lens assembly with AF actuator

Software & Compatibility

• Supported Platforms:

  • Raspberry Pi 4/3/2

  • Raspberry Pi Zero / Zero 2 W (with adapter cable)

  • Raspberry Pi 5 and CM4/CM3 series with CSI ports

• Supported Software:

  • libcamera

  • Picamera2

  • OpenCV (via libcamera)

  • GStreamer / FFmpeg capture

  • Any CSI-compatible vision framework

• OS Compatibility: Raspberry Pi OS (recommended), others via libcamera

Key Features

• High-resolution 12MP imaging

• Fast PDAF autofocus for still and video

• Good low-light performance due to BSI sensor

• HDR imaging capabilities

• High-framerate video (up to 120fps)

• Excellent for AI/ML, robotics, OCR, ALPR, and computer-vision applications

• Drop-in compatible with Raspberry Pi camera ecosystem