ELP 20MP Autofocus USB 3.0 Wide-Angle Camera Module

The ELP 20MP Autofocus USB Camera Module is aimed less at casual video callers and more at makers, integrators, and hobbyists who need serious resolution in a small footprint. At its core sits a 1/1.8-inch Onsemi AR2020 sensor feeding a high-performance ISP, a combination that supports stills as large as 5120x3840. Autofocus is the standout trait. It sharpens objects at different distances and handles macro close-ups, which is why ELP highlights QR and barcode scanning, part inspection, and laser-engraver alignment among its intended uses. A roughly 100-degree low-distortion lens, with a horizontal field of view near 95 degrees, broadens what fits in frame.

On the practical side, connection runs through a USB 3.0 20-pin high-speed interface that stays compatible with USB 2.0, enabling 4K capture at 30fps and 3840P at 27.5fps for subjects in motion. The module is thin, light, and small enough for embedded machine-vision builds rather than a desktop clip. UVC compliance means it works across Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, Raspberry Pi, Ubuntu, OpenCV, and VLC, with plug-and-play operation over USB 2.0 that skips extra drivers. A minimum illumination rating of 0.1 lux hints at some low-light headroom, and a 1.2-meter cable connects it to a PC or laptop. Buyers should expect a component, not a finished webcam, and plan a housing accordingly.