Technology Selection
This document mainly introduces how to choose the appropriate Espressif hardware products, camera sensor models, and the initial preparations for the project.
Important
If you have any questions regarding the selection of Espressif hardware products or software solutions, please contact Espressif Sales or Technical Support.
Hardware Selection
Before using esp_video, you need to select a suitable Espressif chip to integrate into your product. Hardware selection is a complex process that requires consideration of various factors such as functionality, power consumption, cost, and size. Please read the following content to help you select the hardware.
Product Selector Tool can help you understand the hardware differences of different Espressif products.
Datasheets can help you understand the hardware capabilities supported by the chip/module.
Board Selection Guide can help you compare the differences between chips, modules, and development boards and provide selection guidance.
Hardware selection recommendations:
For sensors that output RAW format data, you must select a chip with an ISP, such as ESP32-P4.
For sensors that output YUV or RGB data, you can select any ESP32-xx chip that has a camera interface.
Software Solution Selection
Image transmission: For resolutions up to 720p, use chips with SPI or DVP interfaces. For resolutions above 720p, use chips with USB or MIPI-CSI interfaces.
Video streaming: For high frame rate requirements, use chips with USB or MIPI-CSI interfaces.
AI: Use chips with an AI acceleration instruction set.