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Raspberry Pi gets AI camera with Sony's IMX500 sensor

The single-board computer Raspberry Pi now has the capability to use AI for photography in the integrated circuit of the new camera module.

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The new camera for Raspberry Pi features Sony's IMX500 sensor with a module, called "Sony IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor" and "Raspberry Pi AI Camera". The resolution is 12.1 megapixels and includes a built-in AI circuit to handle image information for object identification among other things.

Images are captured at 10 frames per second in 10-bit full resolution, or 30 fps for 2x2 pixel binned images at 2028 x 1520 10-bit.

The camera has an aperture of f/1.79 and captures up to 78.3 degrees. The module works with all Raspberry Pi models and supports updates of new firmware. The size is 25 x 24 x 11.9 mm.