Raspberry Pi just released the new iteration of their in-house camera module, promptly named the Camera Module 3. It is selling for $25 USD. It has a 12 MP resolution with autofocus. uses the Sony IMX708 sensor, and comes in 4 different camera angles, standard, wide angle, NOIR and NOIR wide angle, and supports high dynamic range (HDR), according to Tom's Hardware.
The Camera Module was the first accessory for the Raspberry Pi, with the product being released in 2013. It's successor, the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2, was released in 2016. According to Raspberry Pi, It took the 5MP resolution of the Camera Module 1 and cranked it up to 8MP. The Camera Module 3, as stated above, upgraded the 8MP resolution of the Camera Module 2 to 12MP.
The specs of the Camera Module 3 include the following, according to cnx-software.com :
Sensor size – 7.4mm diagonal
Sony IMX708 back-illuminated and stacked CMOS image sensor
Pixel size: 1.4μm x 1.4μm
Resolution – 4608 x 2592 pixels
FoV – See comparison table between different models below
Common video modes: 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120
Autofocus system: Phase Detection Autofocus; focus range (see table below)
IR cut filter – Integrated in standard variants; not present in NoIR variants
HDR mode up to 3 MP
Output: RAW10
Host interfaces via 15-pin FPC connector
CSI-2 serial data output
2-wire serial communication (supports I2C fast mode and fast-mode plus)
2-wire serial control of focus mechanism
Dimensions – 25 x 24 x 11.5mm (12.4mm height for the Wide variants)
