Arducam B0181
The integrated autofocus on this 8MP IMX219 sensor allows for sharp capture from millimeter distances to infinity without manual lens adjustment, a key advantage over fixed-focus modules. It delivers a 3280 x 2464 resolution at 21fps on Jetson Orin platforms and includes an IR filter for accurate visible light color, though compatibility is strictly limited to NVIDIA Jetson developer kits and select Raspberry Pi Compute Modules. This camera is best for embedded developers building automated inspection or product photography rigs on the Jetson Orin ecosystem.
Type action
Sensor 8MP 1/1.7-inch
Burst 21 fps
Video 1080p @30fps
19 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong burst (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average sensor (5th percentile)
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Sony IMX219 |
| Size | 1/1.7-inch" |
| Megapixels | 8 MP |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 21 |
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Arducam B0181 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | action | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 8MP 1/1.7-inch | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 21 | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | 1080p @30fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arducam B0181 | 38.3 | 39.9 | 35.2 | 80 | 24.6 | 5.1 | 47 | 29.5 | 49.9 | 18.3 | 96.7 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 79.3 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.4 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall18.9
- Video13.4
- Travel9.5
- Youtube11.8
- Beginner51
- Vlogging5.5
- Streaming13.7
- Photography11.5
- Wedding Events15.5
- Sports Wildlife26.7
- Product Photography10.4
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
