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Waveshare IMX335 5MP USB Camera (C), 2K Video, Low-Light

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The Waveshare IMX335 5MP USB Camera (C) is a plug-and-play vision sensor featuring a Sony IMX335 sensor for 2K video at 30 FPS, enhanced low-light sensitivity, and a wide dynamic range, ideal for Raspberry Pi, Jetson, and AI development platforms.

Features

  • 5MP Sony IMX335 sensor delivers sharp 2592×1944 resolution images and 2K video at 30 FPS.
  • Enhanced low-light sensitivity and 71.6dB wide dynamic range for clear imaging in challenging conditions.
  • Distortion-free 91.7° field of view lens (F2.4 aperture) provides a realistic, wide-angle perspective.
  • Onboard microphone enables synchronized audio capture for complete multimedia applications.
  • True plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface requires no drivers, compatible with Raspberry Pi 5, Jetson Orin, and PCs.

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Description

The Waveshare IMX335 5MP USB Camera (C) is engineered for high-fidelity computer vision and video capture applications. Its core is the Sony IMX335 CMOS sensor, a 5-megapixel unit optimized for superior sensitivity in low-light environments and a wide dynamic range of 71.6dB, ensuring detail preservation in both shadows and highlights. The camera outputs crisp 2K resolution video at a smooth 30 frames per second.

Integration is streamlined via a standard USB 2.0 interface, offering true plug-and-play functionality for rapid prototyping on platforms like the Raspberry Pi 5, NVIDIA Jetson Orin series, and standard desktop environments. The compact module includes an onboard microphone for audio-video synchronization and features a fixed-focus, distortion-corrected lens with a 91.7° diagonal field of view, making it a versatile tool for AI model training, surveillance, telepresence, and embedded multimedia projects.

Key Features

  • High-performance 5MP Sony IMX335 CMOS image sensor.
  • Records 2K (2560x1440) video at 30 frames per second.
  • Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology with 71.6dB dynamic range for high-contrast scenes.
  • Optimized pixel design for improved sensitivity in low-light conditions.
  • Fixed-focus, distortion-free lens with a 91.7° diagonal field of view and F2.4 aperture.
  • Integrated omnidirectional microphone for audio recording.
  • Driverless USB 2.0 UVC compliance for universal plug-and-play operation.
  • Compact and lightweight aluminum housing for easy integration into projects.

Applications

  • AI and machine vision prototyping on Raspberry Pi, Jetson, and other SBCs.
  • Embedded surveillance and security monitoring systems.
  • Telepresence robots and video conferencing endpoints.
  • Educational tools for computer vision and OpenCV projects.
  • Quality inspection and basic industrial vision applications.

Technical Specifications

Sensor ModelSony IMX335
Resolution5MP (2592 x 1944)
Video Output2K @ 30 FPS
Lens Focal Length3.25mm
Lens Aperture (F)F2.4
Field of View (Diag.)91.7° (distortion-free)
Dynamic Range71.6dB @ 8x Gain
AudioOnboard Microphone
InterfaceUSB 2.0 (UVC compliant)
Dimensions (L x W)28mm x 25mm
Weight7g

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this camera compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 and Jetson Orin Nano?

Yes, the Waveshare IMX335 camera is fully compatible with Raspberry Pi 5, Jetson Orin Nano/AGX, and most single-board computers. It uses a standard USB 2.0 interface with UVC (USB Video Class) protocol, which means it is plug-and-play and requires no specific drivers on Linux-based systems like Raspberry Pi OS or JetPack. Simply connect it via the provided USB cable, and it should be recognized as a video device by applications like OpenCV, GStreamer, or VLC.

What software or libraries can I use to capture video with this IMX335 camera?

You can use common computer vision libraries such as OpenCV (cv2.VideoCapture) in Python or C++ on your development platform. For Raspberry Pi, you can also use the Picamera2 library for optimized access. On NVIDIA Jetson, the GStreamer framework and NVIDIA's own multimedia APIs are well-supported. Since it's a UVC-compliant device, any software that can access a standard webcam (like VLC, OBS Studio, or GUVCview) will work immediately for streaming or recording without additional configuration.

How do the low-light performance and wide dynamic range features benefit my project?

The Sony IMX335 sensor's enhanced low-light sensitivity allows the camera to produce usable, detailed images in dimly lit environments where other sensors might fail. The Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) of 71.6dB is crucial for scenes with both very bright and very dark areas, such as a person standing in front of a sunny window. It prevents overexposure of highlights and loss of detail in shadows, delivering a balanced image ideal for reliable object detection, surveillance, and AI inference in variable lighting conditions common in real-world deployments.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Waveshare IMX335 5MP USB Camera (C)
  • 1 x USB Cable

Additional Information

Weight 0.007 kg
Dimensions 2.8 × 2.5 cm