IR Camera Decision Matrix

Do nothing

Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 NoIR: Camera - Raspberry Pi Documentation

Unknown

No

4608x2592

No

CA$35

Have enough

Do nothing

$200 CV Camera

Sensor: AR0234CS

• Datasheet: https://assets.sourcengine.com/datasheets/9e34a194-50e7-528d-b446-89d72898cdee.pdf

8%

Yes

1920x1200

No

~CA$222

Have enough

A

https://www.arducam.com/product/presalesarducam-5mp-rgbir-global-shutter-fixed-focus-usb-3-0-camera-evaluation-kit/

Sensor: OX05B1S

• Datasheet: https://www.ovt.com/products/ox05b/

36%

Yes

2592x1944

No

US$399.99

Too expensive

B

https://www.arducam.com/product/arducam-2-2mp-mira220-rgb-ir-global-shutter-usb3-0-camera-evaluation-kit/

Sensor: Mira220

• Datasheet: https://look.ams-osram.com/m/2feacfd5e2a2d20e/original/Mira220-1-2-7-2-2MP-NIR-Enhanced-Global-Shutter-Image.pdf

36%

Yes

1600x1400

No

US$299.99

• Shipping: US$30

1st choice

C

https://www.e-consystems.com/usb-cameras/2mp-ov2312-global-shutter-rgb-ir-camera.asp

Sensor: OV2312

• Datasheet: https://www.ovt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/OV2312-PB-v1.1-WEB.pdf

14%

Yes

1600x1302

Unknown

US$258 (advertised price is a lie)

Unavailable to buy

D

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TechNexion/VCI-AR0144-C-S83-IR?qs=By6Nw2ByBD1tFCqyPfMefQ%3D%3D

Sensor: AR0144

• Datasheet: https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/608/Product_Brief_VIZIONCAM_AR0144-3009916.pdf

~8%

Yes

1280x800

Unknown

CA$239.45

940nm response is the same as the $200 CV camera

E

ELP: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005007341729813.html

Sensor: OV9281

• Datasheet: https://www.v-visiontech.com/web/userfiles/download/OV9281_CSP5_DS_1.01.pdf

Unknown

Yes

1280x800

No

CA$65.68

3rd choice

F

https://www.e-consystems.com/industrial-cameras/ar0234-usb3-global-shutter-camera.asp

Sensor: AR0234CS (same as $200 CV camera)

8%

Yes

1920x1200

Unknown

US$199

More expensive version of the $200 CV camera

Lens

For example: 100°: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005007385367484.html

N/A

N/A

N/A

No

CA$10.72

2nd choice