WSAL16507 – IMX219-120 Camera/en

Documentation notice: This technical documentation was independently rewritten from an archived supplier source. Check technical details and commands against the product version and manufacturer documentation before use.

Summary

The Waveshare IMX219-120 is an 8-megapixel camera with a 120-degree diagonal field of view. It connects via the CSI interface and is compatible with the Jetson Nano; it can also be used with Compute Module expansion boards.

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Technical overview

• Resolution: 3280 x 2464 pixels (8 MP).
• Sensor: Sony IMX219, 1/4-inch CMOS size.
• Diagonal field of view: 120 degrees; distortion under 13.6 percent.
• Aperture F2.0, focal length 1.79 mm.
• Lens size: 6.5 mm x 6.5 mm with four fixed-position screw holes.
• Power: supports external 3.3 V supply.
• Housing dimensions: 25 mm x 24 mm.
• Operating temperature range: 0 to 60 degrees Celsius.
• Focus distance: approximately 75 cm.

Commands and examples – verify before use: 

DISPLAY=:0.0 nvgstcapture-1.0
DISPLAY=:0.0 nvgstcapture-1.0 --sensor-id=0
DISPLAY=:0.0 nvgstcapture-1.0 --sensor-id=1
libcamera-hello -t 0
libcamera-jpeg -o test.jpg
libcamera-jpeg -o test.jpg -t 2000 --width 640 --height 480
libcamera-jpeg -o test.jpg -t 2000 --shutter 20000 --gain 1.5
libcamera-still -o test.jpg
libcamera-still -e png -o test.png
libcamera-still -e bmp -o test.bmp
libcamera-still -e rgb -o test.data
libcamera-still -e yuv420 -o test.data

Notes and version constraints

• The nvgstcapture-1.0 test program outputs video to an HDMI or DP display; connect the screen before testing.
• If the image has a reddish tint, the source references an external override file package; applying it and confirming firmware compatibility requires manual verification.
• The libcamera commands apply to Raspberry Pi images from the Bullseye release onward; older images still use raspicam/rpicam.
• Tuning files are version-sensitive; selecting the correct path depends on the installed system state.
• The source provides no pricing, stock, warranty, or certification details; these must be confirmed separately.

Source and revision record

• IMX219-120 Camera - Waveshare Wiki
• Source revision: 108884
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