I. Resolution vs. Image Quality Matching
This module features a 13-megapixel IMX258 sensor supporting 4224×3192 high-resolution image output. This resolution offers distinct advantages for applications requiring fine detail capture (e.g., PCB solder joint inspection, document digitization) or post-processing cropping analysis. If only 1080P video streaming is needed, consider cost-optimized lower-resolution alternatives.
II. Focus Performance and Working Distance
The module supports VCM autofocus from 10cm to infinity, making it particularly suitable for scenarios with frequent working distance changes, such as robotic gripping, experimental process recording, and mobile detection equipment. If your target distance is fixed (e.g., fixed workstations on production lines), selecting a fixed-focus module can further optimize costs.
III. Optical Configuration and Field of View Requirements
Featuring a 78.4° field of view and F2.0 aperture, it maintains adequate light intake and image brightness in typical indoor lighting conditions. With distortion below -1.5%, it meets applications demanding high image geometric fidelity, such as visual measurement and dimensional analysis. For ultra-wide-angle (>120°) or microscopic close-ups, specialized optical designs are required.
IV. Interface and Integration Convenience
Utilizes USB 2.0 UVC protocol with plug-and-play functionality and cross-platform compatibility, ideal for rapid prototyping, educational equipment, and embedded systems requiring frequent deployment. For systems with extreme demands on data transfer rates or latency (e.g., high-speed motion capture), assess whether USB 2.0 bandwidth meets requirements for high-frame-rate uncompressed video streams.
V. Recommended Typical Application Scenarios
Highly Recommended: Industrial AOI inspection, smart security cameras, microscopic imaging systems, laboratory recorders, robotic vision navigation.
Generally Suitable: Video conferencing terminals, basic educational equipment, standard surveillance devices.
Not Recommended: Ultra-high-speed motion capture (>60fps), extreme low-light (starlight-level) surveillance, high-precision measurement requiring radial distortion below 1%.
Before selection, clearly define the application's ambient lighting conditions, working distance, resolution requirements, and system interface framework. If feasible, request samples for real-world testing to verify imaging performance and stability.
