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Arducam
UB020202 IMX291 160° USB camera module

For UVC integration with a very wide documented field. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

The Arducam UB020202 is a small USB camera module in a metal case, with a tripod and one-metre cable described for this assembly. Its exact Amazon ASIN could not be mapped, so this review covers the model and points to an exact-model search. Arducam lists the SKU as discontinued; that is maker catalog status, not a statement about any seller's current stock.

Consider it for

An embedded-camera or specialist UVC setup that needs a very wide view and can confirm mounting and host details..

Look elsewhere if

Not for a standard monitor-top webcam setup, a known close-focus distance, or a verified current Amazon offer.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Model documentation identifies a 2 MP IMX291 sensor and 1080p30 H.264/MJPEG modes.
  • The 160° diagonal lens and USB 2.0 UVC link suit broad-scene or integration work.
  • The assembly description associates the SKU with a metal case, tripod and one-metre cable.

What to weigh up

  • The unusually wide field may make a nearby face small and include excess background.
  • Closest focus, YUY2 ceiling and microphone configuration conflict across sources.
  • Historical ASIN B0821BSBGP is not mapped to UB020202 and the maker marks it discontinued.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredArducam UB020202
Documented video modes2 MP Sony IMX291; documented 1080p30 H.264/MJPEG. YUY2 resolution conflicts across saved sources (640×360 versus 640×480).
Focus and framing160° diagonal M12 field; closest-focus reports conflict at 1 m and 2 m, and focus method remains unresolved.
Light and lens privacyNo integrated light or physical lens cover is documented; the datasheet lists 0.001 lux minimum illumination and 80 dB dynamic range as maker specifications, not independent test results.
Integrated audioThe listing names a microphone, but sources disagree on microphone count and channel layout; integrated-speaker support is not established.
Connection and mountingUSB 2.0 UVC and USB power are documented; this assembly is described with a metal case, tripod and one-metre cable, not a monitor clip.
Identity and setup limitsArducam marks UB020202 discontinued; historical ASIN B0821BSBGP is not mapped to the model. Confirm the exact assembly and host setup.

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 3, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

A very wide UVC module

The documented 2 MP Sony IMX291 sensor supports 1080p/30 H.264 or MJPEG output. The 160-degree diagonal M12 lens is much wider than a typical personal webcam view. That can help when a camera must see a broad area, but it can make a single face appear small and may introduce substantial edge distortion. Arducam presents the module for video-conference and embedded or machine-vision uses, and its board-and-case construction fits a system builder better than a standard monitor-top webcam buyer.

Video modes and low-light specifications

The model-specific sheet reports 80 dB dynamic range and 0.001 lux minimum illumination. Those are manufacturer figures, not independent low-light test results. The mode information distinguishes the documented 1080p30 H.264 and MJPEG paths from the separate YUY2 entry, whose exact VGA size conflicts between the labeled sheet copy and the exact-assembly reseller page. Do not confuse the sensor's 2 MP designation with a higher video mode or assume every application exposes every format. Confirm the selected output format with the intended host and software before making a system design depend on it.

Focus, lens and physical setup

The very wide lens and the closest-focus conflict matter to placement. A model-specific datasheet copy reports a one-metre minimum focus distance; the exact-assembly reseller record says two metres. Those values are not interchangeable for a close desktop demonstration, so focus range stays unknown. The 160-degree value is labeled diagonal, unlike horizontal values from other camera modules. The title and product record associate UB020202 with a metal case, tripod and one-metre cable, but it is still a small board camera rather than a complete personal webcam with an established monitor clip. Confirm the package and mount before choosing a position.

USB, microphone and identity limits

USB 2.0 UVC is documented, which helps with integration, but it does not guarantee that a particular computer, application or capture format will behave as expected. Audio inclusion is also unsettled: the datasheet describes one microphone with optional dual-channel audio, while a reseller page says dual microphones. The camera profile leaves microphone count and channel layout unknown. The frozen ASIN B0821BSBGP has not been cross-mapped to UB020202; a matching-title record uses the string as a model-number field without establishing a current Amazon product bridge. Use the tagged model search and inspect the SKU on the exact offer.

Strengths, limitations and intended use

The module's useful strengths are model-level 1080p30 output, a very wide documented field, a USB UVC interface, and a metal-case/tripod assembly described by the maker. The tradeoffs are equally important: it is unusually wide for a face call, does not have a confirmed close-focus distance, and lacks settled microphone and YUY2 details. Arducam marks this SKU discontinued, which describes the maker's catalog and does not establish whether a seller has stock. It is better treated as a specialist camera board than as an all-in-one home-office webcam.

Setup and integration checklist

The published 160-degree diagonal field changes how this board should be positioned: it can include a large surrounding area, while a close face may occupy only a small part of the picture. Plan the camera distance and mounting before relying on that view, and verify the exact focus behavior because the saved sources disagree between a one-metre and two-metre closest-focus figure. USB 2.0 UVC is documented, but the package is a camera module rather than a complete monitor-clip system. Confirm the connector, host application, selected pixel format, microphone configuration, and supplied mounting hardware for the exact offer. Arducam marks the model discontinued, which describes its catalog status and does not establish whether a seller currently has stock.

Who should consider UB020202

Consider the UB020202 for a documented UVC integration or specialist wide-view setup where the camera can be positioned at distance. A standard one-person meeting user should look for a narrower, confirmed-focus webcam with a verified Amazon model match instead. The available sources support a model page but not a claim about a current offer, tested image, measured low-light quality, or user satisfaction. The tagged route searches for the model and preserves the unresolved ASIN boundary.

What else to compare

For an autofocus personal webcam compare NexiGo N620E; for a camera with a complete wide-view presentation feature set compare WyreStorm FOCUS 210 after checking firmware.

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Before you buy

Does UB020202 support 1080p60?

No. The Arducam-labeled table lists 1080p30 H.264/MJPEG, not 1080p60.

Is its 160-degree view diagonal?

Yes. The UB020202 sheet labels the field diagonal.

What is its closest focus distance?

The saved sources conflict between one metre and two metres, so the exact value remains unresolved.

Is B0821BSBGP a verified Amazon ASIN for UB020202?

No. The exact Amazon page was not mapped; use the tagged model search.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

Choose UB020202 for its model-level UVC and very-wide-view characteristics after confirming focus, audio and the exact assembly.

Is it the right fit?

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