1.58MP IMX296
Introduction
The Sony IMX296 is a global shutter CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 1.6 megapixels and a pixel size of 3.4µm x 3.4µm. A global shutter sensor captures an entire image at once, unlike a rolling shutter sensor that scans an image line by line. This means that global shutter sensors can avoid distortion and motion blur when capturing fast-moving objects.
The Sony IMX296 sensor is suitable for various industrial and machine vision applications, such as robotics, inspection, surveillance, and high-speed imaging. It can also be used with different types of lenses, such as C/CS-mount lenses, and can be integrated with Arducam camera module for embedded system/platforms using.
Common Specs
| Image Sensor | IMX296 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1.58MP |
| Optical Size | 1/2.9(6.3mm sensor diagonal) |
| Number of effective pixels | 1440(H) × 1080(V) |
| Pixel Size | 3.4μm × 3.4μm |
| Interface | MIPI CSI-2 Interface |
| Shutter Type | Global Shutter |
| Color Filter Array | Quad-Bayer RGB |
| Frame Rate | 1440x1080@60fps |
| Output Format | RAW10 |
Product
| Product Image | SKU | Resolution | Sensor | Interface | Features | Focus Type | Focal Length | Field of View(DxHxV) | IR Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B0445 | 1.58MP | IMX296 | MIPI CSI-2 | Color Global Shutter | Manual focus | 6mm | 55°(D)x45°(H)x33°(V) | Integral IR-cut Filter |
Quick Start
Hardware
Hardware Connection for Raspberry Pi 4B / Pi Zero
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Software
Note
- Please make sure you are running the latest version of Raspberry Pi OS. (January 28th，2022 or later releases, Debian version:11(Bullseye)). You need to update the config file and use libcamera apps.
- The official IMX708 Camera Module 3 can be used on Raspberry Pi directly(B0306, B0307). Arducam Camera Module 3 will need some modification on configuration, please refer to the following content:
For Raspberry Bullseye users running on Pi 4, please do the following:
sudo nano /boot/config.txt
#Find the line: camera_auto_detect=1, update it to:
camera_auto_detect=0
dtoverlay=imx296
#Save and reboot.
For Bullseye users running on Pi 0 ~ 3, please also:
Open a terminal
Run sudo raspi-config
Navigate to Advanced Options
Enable Glamor graphic acceleration
Reboot your Pi
If you encounter the display issues, please also execute the following steps:
Open a terminal
Run sudo raspi-config
Navigate to Advanced Options
Navigate to GL Driver
Select GL (Full KMS)
Reboot your Pi
For Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3/4