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Sony Spresense 5MP Camera Board – Compact High-Resolution Camera for IoT Applications

Compact 5.11 MP Sony CMOS camera with parallel interface, built-in lens, and IR cut filter for IoT and embedded projects.

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This component is now available through our sister company, RESTAR FRAMOS. For a production-ready alternative, explore our compatible integrated modules.

Product Overview

The Spresense 5MP Camera Board is a compact imaging solution with a 5.11 MP Sony CMOS sensor, ideal for IoT and embedded systems.

This compact 5MP camera board features a high-quality Sony CMOS sensor with a 5.11 MP resolution, delivering detailed and sharp images at 2608 (H) x 1960 (V) resolution. The board measures only 24.0mm x 25.0mm, making it an ideal choice for space-constrained applications where performance and size are critical. It seamlessly connects to the Spresense main board via a ribbon cable, ensuring easy integration into your setup.

The camera outputs in multiple formats, including Y/C, RGB RAW, and JPEG, over an 8-bit parallel data interface, providing flexibility for different use cases and video processing requirements. Command and control of the camera are managed through an I2C bus, allowing for precise configuration and operational control from your system.

Equipped with a built-in fixed focus lens, the camera offers a wide 78° field of view (FOV) and an f/2.0 aperture, delivering bright and clear images in various lighting conditions. The integrated IR-cut filter ensures more accurate color reproduction by blocking infrared light, making this camera suitable for applications that require true-to-life color representation, such as surveillance, robotics, and industrial automation.

  • Resolution: 5.11 MP (2608 H x 1960 V)
  • Board Size: 24.0mm x 25.0mm
  • Lens: Fixed focus with 78° FOV and f/2.0 aperture
  • Interface: 8-bit parallel data, I2C control
  • Output Formats: Y/C, RGB RAW, JPEG
  • IR-Cut Filter: Yes, for accurate color representation

With its compact design, excellent image quality, and ease of integration, this 5MP camera board is ideal for a wide range of applications, from embedded vision systems to advanced IoT projects.


Product Specifications

ApertureAperture
2
Bit DepthBit Depth
8
Camera InterfaceCamera Interface
Parallel
Camera Interface CategoryCamera Interface Category
Digital
ChromaticsChromatics
Color
Field of View Diagonal [°]Field of View Diagonal [°]
78
Field of View Horizontal [°]Field of View Horizontal [°]
65.7
Field of View Vertical [°]Field of View Vertical [°]
51.6
Horizontal Resolution [px]Horizontal Resolution [px]
2608
ManufacturerManufacturer
Sony
Optical FilterOptical Filter
IR cut filter
Resolution [MP]Resolution [MP]
5.11
Sensor ManufacturerSensor Manufacturer
Sony
Sensor TechnologySensor Technology
CMOS
Vertical Resolution [px]Vertical Resolution [px]
1960

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