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Arducam 100fps Mono Global Shutter USB Camera, 720P OV9281 UVC Webcam Module with Low Distortion M12 Lens Without Microphones, for Computer, Laptop, Android and Raspberry Pi
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100fps Mono Global Shutter USB Camera, 720P OV9281 UVC Webcam Module with Low Distortion M12 Lens Without Microphones, for Computer, Laptop, Android and Raspberry Pi

$49.99

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The 100fps Mono Global Shutter USB Camera, 720P OV9281 UVC Webcam Module with Low Distortion M12 Lens Without Microphones, for Computer, Laptop, Android and Raspberry Pi is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the displays & upscalers category, priced around $49.99. Read recent reviews carefully before committing.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks classifies Arducam 100fps Mono Global Shutter USB Camera, 720P OV9281 UVC… as a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the displays & upscalers category, based on our editorial and benchmark analysis and our ranking model that weights rating × review-volume × price-fit. Arducam's positioning sits within the broader category mid-tier. Use the Compare tool to put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives before clicking through to Amazon.

Common buyer scenarios for displays & upscalers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by Arducam's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

  • Based on 1MP monochrome (black&white) global shutter sensor OV9281, assembled with a 70°(H) low distortion M12 lens without IR pass filter, sensitive to IR.
  • Global Shutter: Shoot high-speed moving objects in crisp sharp images. Avoid the rolling artifacts to get a much more accurate complete picture than the rolling shutter cameras. Reserved external trigger ports, support trigger via external signal.
  • Resolution: 1MP 1280H x 800V; Frame Rates: MJPG 100fps@1280 x 800/800 x 600/640 x 480/320 x 240; YUY2 10fps@1280 x 800/1280 x 720. Note: Please change the default frame rate of the software to meet your higher frame rate requirement.
  • Plug&Play: UVC-compliant, just connect the camera to PC computer, laptop, Android device or Raspberry Pi with the USB cable without extra drivers to be installed.
  • Applications: The sensor's excellent low-light sensitivity and the low distortion lens allow it to perform better in any application that needs gesture and eye tracking, iris and physiognomy recognition, depth and motion detection.

Full Specifications

BrandArducam
Color100fps OV9281 Global Shutter
AutofocusNo
ISO Range100-6400
Zoom TypeNo Zoom
Focus TypeManual Focus
Media TypeProductImage
Model NameArducam OV9281 1MP Mono Global Shutter NoIR Mono MIPI Camera for Raspberry Pi
File FormatMJPG/YUY2
Screen Size4 Inches
Sensor TypeCMOS
Camera Flashno flash
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberB0332

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Arducam 100fps Mono Global Shutter USB Camera, 720P OV9281 UVC Webcam Module with Low Distortion M12 Lens Without Microphones, for Computer, Laptop, Android and Raspberry Pi is available on Amazon with Prime shipping and the full Amazon returns policy. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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