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.
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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 | LIYTIFOR LR1 | Frenitt DC13 | Smartklik R10-Black | ToAuite DC101 | FACLAM DC103 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | action | compact | compact | compact | compact | compact |
| Sensor | 8MP 1/1.7-inch | 80MP 1/2.3-inch | 56MP 1/4-inch | 75MP | 64MP | 64MP micro-four-thirds |
| Burst FPS | 21 | 30 | 30 | - | 30 | - |
| Video | 1080p @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K | 4K @30fps | 4K |
| IBIS | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 290 | 600 | 226 | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arducam B0181 | 35.2 | 80 | 24.6 | 5.1 | 29.5 | 49.9 | 18.3 | 96.7 |
| LIYTIFOR LR1 Compare | 11.7 | 85.7 | 79.2 | 88.2 | 72.6 | 57.1 | 81.1 | 77.9 |
| Frenitt DC13 Compare | 49.6 | 85.7 | 69.5 | 75.7 | 72.6 | 17.2 | 72.9 | 82.6 |
| Smartklik R10-Black Compare | 6.9 | 33.9 | 69.5 | 85.4 | 72.6 | 88.6 | 75.2 | 87.1 |
| ToAuite DC101 Compare | 35.2 | 85.7 | 69.5 | 80.6 | 72.6 | 62.7 | 68.4 | 83.6 |
| FACLAM DC103 Compare | 35.2 | 33.9 | 69.5 | 80.6 | 72.6 | 49.9 | 81.1 | 84.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
We started tracking prices for this product on Sep 2, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
- Overall18.9
- Video13.3
- 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.
