DFRobot - 4K USB Camera Module with Sony IMX678 Sensor (1/1.8" Large Sensor, 73° Narrow FOV)

IMX678 4K 8MP 1/1.8" 6mm 73° USB UVC Camera is a flagship imaging module built around a 1/1.8-inch ultra-large format CMOS sensor, delivering 8MP Ultra-HD output at 3840×2160. With a 73° telephoto field of view, USB 2.0 UVC driver-free connectivity, and smooth video performance up to 60FPS at 1080P and lower resolutions, this high-definition camera module is made for precise long-distance visual capture in demanding embedded vision, monitoring, and professional imaging projects. The compact board supports clear image acquisition where detail, distance, and compatibility matter.

Large-Format IMX678 Sensor for 4K Detail

The 1/1.8-inch CMOS image sensor gives this 4K USB camera a larger light-receiving area than compact webcam-class modules, supporting sharper detail, improved low-light response, high dynamic range (HDR), and more natural color reproduction. The 8MP resolution helps preserve fine visual information for inspection, remote monitoring, AI image capture, and high-quality video applications where ordinary camera modules may lose edge detail or shadow clarity.

73° Telephoto Optics for Long-Range Imaging

The 6mm lens and 73° diagonal field of view create a focused telephoto perspective that is better suited to distant subjects than wide-angle camera boards. This long-range UVC camera module helps keep target details clear in surveillance views, fixed-position monitoring, robotics vision lanes, and professional conferencing setups where the subject may not sit close to the lens, reducing unnecessary background capture while emphasizing the area of interest.

Dimension of IMX678 4K 8MP 1/1.8" 6mm 73° USB UVC Camera

Driver-Free USB UVC Integration

Using a USB 2.0 UVC interface, the plug-and-play camera board works across mainstream operating systems without complex driver configuration. The module is suitable for Windows, Linux, Android, and embedded single-board computer workflows, including Raspberry Pi-based vision projects that need reliable USB camera input for rapid prototyping or deployment. Standard UVC compatibility shortens setup time for engineers, educators, and integrators building repeatable camera systems.

Figure: Compatible Systems

Suitable for long-range AI computer vision, high-precision surveillance, professional video conferencing, Maker prototyping, and STEM Education, this Ultra-HD UVC camera module combines flagship sensor performance with simple USB integration. The compact imaging board fits projects that require sharper images, stable compatibility, dependable high-resolution video capture, and a straightforward path from evaluation to finished embedded vision systems.

Selection Guide

Product Name

IMX415 4K 8MP 1/2.8" 3mm 95° USB UVC Camera

IMX415 4K 8MP 1/2.8" 2.6mm 120° USB UVC Camera

IMX274 4K 8MP 1/2.5" 3.25mm 97° USB UVC Camera

IMX274 4K 8MP 1/2.5" 2.26mm 130° USB UVC Camera

IMX678 4K 8MP 1/1.8" 6mm 73° USB UVC Camera

IMX678 4K 8MP 1/1.8" 4mm 95° USB UVC Camera

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SKU

FIT1043

FIT1044

FIT1045

FIT1046

FIT1047

FIT1048

Configuration

IMX415, 3mm

IMX415, 2.6mm

IMX274, 3.25mm

IMX274, 2.26mm

IMX678, 6mm

IMX678, 4mm

Nominal FOV

95°

120°

97°

130°

73°

95°

Key Advantage

Good value and stable image quality

Wide-area coverage

High frame rate for moving subjects

Ultra-wide coverage

Better low-light performance

Large sensor with a balanced FOV

Recommended Applications

Office and home use

Meeting rooms and classrooms

Industrial inspection and motion capture

Warehouses and large halls

Night monitoring and security

Residential areas and schools

Key Test Findings

Resolution generally met expectations; no obvious distortion

Measured at 117.59°; slight distortion

Resolution generally met expectations; no obvious distortion

Measured at 119.83°; slight edge distortion

Resolution generally met expectations; no obvious distortion

Resolution generally met expectations; no obvious distortion

Add to Cart

• 1/1.8-inch CMOS IMX678 image sensor with 8MP Ultra-HD 3840×2160 resolution
• 73° diagonal telephoto field of view for precise long-distance capture
• Supports MJPEG output up to 3840 x 2160 (4K) @30FPS
• Supports smooth MJPEG video up to 1920×1080 (1080P) @60FPS
• USB 2.0 UVC driver-free interface for plug-and-play operation
• Low-light performance, high dynamic range (HDR), and superior color reproduction
• Compatible with Windows, Android, Linux, and Wince systems
• Compact 38mm x 38mm camera module with 4pin-2.0mm interface

• Long-range AI computer vision
• High-precision surveillance and monitoring
• Professional video conferencing
• High-definition Maker education projects
• Embedded single-board computer camera systems

• Sensor: 1/1.8-Inch CMOS imx678 8MP
• Resolution: 3840*2160
• Pixel Size: 2.0μm * 2.0μm
• Output Format: MJPEG, YUY2

MJPEG

• 3840 x 2160 (4K) @30FPS
• 2592×1944（5MP）@30FPS
• 2048 x 1536 @30FPS
• 1920×1080（1080P）@60FPS
• 1600 x1200（UXGA） @30FPS
• 1280 x 960 @60FPS
• 1280 x 720（720P）@60FPS
• 1024 x 768 @60FPS
• 800 x 600(WVGA)@60FPS
• 640 x 480(VGA) @30FPS

YUV2

• 3840 x 2160 (4K) @1FPS
• 2592×1944（5MP）@1FPS
• 2048 x 1536 @1FPS
• 1920×1080（1080P）@5FPS
• 1600 x1200（UXGA） @5FPS
• 1280 x 960 @5FPS
• 1280 x 720（720P）@10FPS
• 1024 x 768 @10FPS
• 800 x 600(WVGA)@20FPS
• 640 x 480(VGA) @30FPS

• FOV(deg)@INF: Diagonal 73°±5° Horizontal 65°±3° Vertical 40°±3°
• Lens: 650nmIR (EFL:6mm F/no:2.8)
• Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling shutter
• Operating Voltage: USB DC +5V Supply
• Operating Current: 170mA-250mA士5mA
• Operating Temperature: -15℃ ~ 60℃
• Storage Temperature: -20℃ ~ 85℃
• Humidity: 0 ~85%
• Supported OS:Windows, Android, Linux, Wince
• Interface: 4pin-2.0mm
• Module Size: 38mm x 38mm 24.2±0.2mm

• IMX678 4K 8MP 1/1.8" 6mm 73° USB UVC Camera ×1
• 1m USB Cable × 1