ESP32 Camera Module 2MP OV2640 Smart Home Vision

DVP Camera Module
December 24, 2025
Category Connection: DVP Camera Module
Brief: Watch as we walk through the full process, from initial setup to real-world testing of the OEM ESP32 DVP Camera Module. This video demonstrates how the 2MP OV2640 sensor with MIPI DVP interface integrates for smart home and IoT applications, showcasing its automatic image controls, low power operation, and compatibility with microcontrollers like STM32 and ESP32.
Related Product Features:
  • Features a 2MP OV2640 CMOS sensor delivering UXGA resolution at up to 30fps for clear image capture.
  • Equipped with a 24-pin DVP interface for easy integration with STM32, ESP32, and other low-end microcontrollers.
  • Includes automatic image controls like exposure, gain, white balance, and lens correction for optimal picture quality.
  • Supports multiple output formats including RAW RGB, RGB, YUV, and YCbCr for versatile application use.
  • On-chip hardware JPEG encoder reduces microcontroller processing load and memory usage.
  • Compact module size of 50x12.5x5.35mm with wide 72-degree field of view suitable for space-constrained designs.
  • Low power consumption and high sensitivity enable reliable performance in low-light conditions.
  • Ideal for smart home devices, IoT applications, drones, industrial inspection, and educational kits.
FAQs:
  • What microcontrollers is this camera module compatible with?
    The OV2640 camera module features a DVP interface that is compatible with most low-end ARM and RISC microcontrollers, including STM32, ESP32, and ESP8266, making it versatile for various embedded projects.
  • What image output formats does the OV2640 sensor support?
    This camera module supports multiple output formats such as RAW RGB, RGB, GRB422, YUV, and YCbCr, providing flexibility for different image processing requirements in applications like smart home vision and IoT devices.
  • How does the on-chip ISP benefit the camera's performance?
    The on-chip Image Signal Processor (ISP) handles automatic exposure control, automatic white balance, and other image quality functions, which offloads processing from the main microcontroller and ensures consistent, high-quality images with minimal power consumption.