An 8MP sensor is only one part of an embedded-camera decision. If the ribbon connection does not match your board, or the lens captures the wrong amount of the scene, the resolution on the box will not solve the problem. Chinneo's IMX219 camera module currently has eight choices: four advertised lens angles, each offered with a 15-pin or 22-pin connection.
First, identify the connector at both ends
Check your exact host board and the camera-side connector before selecting a variant. Raspberry Pi's camera documentation says its flagship boards through Pi 4 use a standard 15-pin camera connector, while Pi 5 and Pi Zero models use a smaller 22-pin connector. That is a guide to the host, not proof that every third-party module or supplied cable is wired for your setup. A Jetson carrier board also needs its own connector and software check; “for Jetson” in a product title is not a blanket compatibility guarantee.
When comparing the eight variants, ask which end of the ribbon the 15-pin or 22-pin label describes, whether the other end fits your board, and whether the supplied cable reaches the camera's mounted position. Confirm contact orientation before powering the board.
Then choose how much of the scene to capture
| Listed angle | A practical starting point |
|---|---|
| 79° | A more focused view when the subject is in a predictable position. |
| 120° | A wider view for a compact robot or a small room. |
| 160° | Broad coverage when the camera sits close to the scene. |
| 200° | Very broad coverage when seeing the surrounding area matters more than keeping the edges visually straight. |
These are listed option names, not measurements from a Chinneo test. A wider view generally fits more of the scene into a frame, but makes a given object occupy fewer pixels at the same distance. Very wide lenses can also change how straight lines appear near the edges; actual results depend on the lens and software correction. Edmund Optics' field-of-view guide explains the underlying optics.
A five-point pre-order check
- Record the exact Raspberry Pi or Jetson carrier-board model.
- Identify its camera connector and the connector on the chosen module variant.
- Decide the required working distance and how much of the scene must fit in frame.
- Check the module's cable length, enclosure clearance, and operating-system camera support.
- Select the specific angle-and-pin combination on the product page; do not rely on a representative gallery photo as the package list.
Bottom line: Choose the connection first and the field of view second. If either remains unclear, confirm it before ordering the IMX219 variant for your project.