Sony IMX477 Camera Module
The Sony IMX477 is a new 12.3 megapixel high quality camera module released for the Raspberry Pi in April 2020. It features an adjustable back focus and support for C- and CS-mount lenses, providing a maximum 4056x3040 resolution and connects to the Raspberry Pi via the CSI2 bus using a ribbon cable.
Image courtesy of Raspberry Pi Foundation
Below you can see a full breakdown of the resolutions and attributes that this camera supports at various sensor modes:
| Mode | Resolution | Aspect Ratio | Framerate | FoV | Binning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1920x1080 | 16:9 | 0.1 - 30 | Partial | 2x2 |
| 2 | 2028x1520 | 4:3 | 0.1 - 50 | Full | 2x2 |
| 3 | 4056x3040 | 4:3 | 0.005 - 10 | Full | None |
| 4 | 1012x760 | 4:3 | 50.1 - 120 | Full | 4x4 |
Note: It is important to note that the above list are not the only possible resolutions available when taking pictures on the Raspberry Pi - they are a set of resolutions the sensor can directly output to the Pi's GPU. The VideoCore IV GPU ISP (Image Sensor Pipeline) itself is then able to resize to the desired resolution.
Modes which support Full FoV (Field of View) will make use of the full 4056x3040 pixels available on the sensor, whereas the Partial FoV will capture from the center of the sensor.
The camera is suitable to a number of applications including: General purpose photography, bird watching, CCTV, and astronomy.
Technical information for the IMX477: