IMX179 8MP Autofocus USB Camera Module with Microphone compatible with Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, and LattePanda

The IMX179 8MP USB Camera Module is a compact vision solution featuring autofocus and an integrated microphone. Designed for students, makers, and developers, it enables high-quality visual input across AI, robotics, and embedded multimedia projects. It connects via standard USB and pairs seamlessly with platforms such as Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, and LattePanda.

Sony IMX179 8MP sensor

Equipped with a Sony IMX179 sensor, the module delivers sharp still images and video up to 8 megapixels in resolution. This provides fine detail for computer vision tasks and embedded monitoring.

Autofocus and 1080p video

The module includes built-in autofocus to maintain clarity automatically across varying subject distances. It supports smooth video capture at 1080p resolution running at 30 frames per second.

MJPEG and YUY2 formats

Video output can be streamed in either MJPEG or uncompressed YUY2 formats. This flexibility lets you balance image quality, processing overhead, and bandwidth based on project requirements.

Plug-and-play UVC USB connection

Standard UVC compliance allows driver-free operation over a USB 2.0 interface. The onboard microphone captures accompanying audio without requiring separate sound hardware.

Broad development board compatibility

The camera module works directly with popular single-board computers including Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, and LattePanda. Its standard interface ensures quick integration into existing software pipelines.