Automotive imaging market transitioning to multi-camera system

Press Release, 4 July 2025

Yole Group announced the release of its report, Automotive Imaging 2025, providing a deep dive into one of the most dynamic segments of the automotive semiconductor industry. As regulations tighten and architectures evolve, the automotive imaging market is transitioning to multi-camera systems with higher resolution and tailored functionality, setting the stage for a new era in safety, autonomy, and in-cabin experience.

According to Yole Group, automotive camera module revenue reached almost $6 billion in 2024 and is forecast to climb to $8.7 billion by 2030, reflecting a 6.6% CAGR. Volume growth is even steeper, with shipments set to rise to more than 400 million units over the same period.

Anas Chalak, Technology & Market Analyst, Imaging at Yole Group-

Today’s growth is not just about more cameras, but about smarter integration, better sensing performance, and strategic deployment aligned with vehicle intelligence. Our analysts bring deep insight into how ADAS, infotainment, and cockpit design are driving a sophisticated, sensor-rich vehicle architecture.

Multicamera architecture and feature integration take center stage

The move toward distributed camera architecture is reshaping the ADAS market. The traditional single front smart camera gives way to multiple side, rear, and viewing cameras, enabled by zonal computing and sensor fusion.

The 360° surround-view camera is the primary contributor in volume, especially as parking assistance and L2+ automation have become standard. Meanwhile, DMS is emerging as a regulatory and design imperative in Europe and beyond, with RGB-IR and global shutter sensors increasing system value. In addition to the sensor, which is the main semiconductor component in a camera, we also track lens set trends, which are currently shifting toward hybrid solutions to reduce costs and improve performance. Newer camera functions such as e-mirrors and exterior access cameras are emerging in premium EV platforms.

In addition to its Automotive Imaging market & technology analysis, the group investigates the core DMS & OMS solutions through CIS technology and offers a dedicated reverse engineering & costing study: Automotive CIS Comparison 2025 – DMS & OMS.

This comparative report synthesizes the findings from detailed physical, technical, supply chain, and cost analyses of four CIS used in OMS and DMS modules worldwide. The 4 CIS analyzed are Omnivision’s OX03A2S (3.2 µm rolling shutter pixel) and OV9284 (3 µm global shutter pixel), as well as onsemi’s AR0136AT (3.75 µm rolling shutter pixel) and AR0144AT (3 µm global shutter pixel). They feature resolutions ranging from 1 MP to as high as 2.5 MP and utilize various packaging technologies, including advanced chip-scale and ball grid array. They also incorporate a range of imaging technologies, such as global shutter readout and time-of-flight-based depth imaging.

Meziane SaidaniTechnology & Cost Analyst at Yole Group

The selected CIS were sourced from systems designed for different in-cabin applications, including driver attention monitoring, facial recognition, gesture recognition, and occupant monitoring. These systems are used in vehicles and tier 1 manufacturing solutions across multiple geographic regions, including North America and Asia.

Technology trends: resolution, sensing diversity, and integration

Yole Group analysts have identified several transformative trends in automotive camera technologies:

• 8MP sensors are increasingly adopted in ADAS front and side cameras to improve perception range and sensor fusion quality.
• HDR and LFM architectures, such as split-pixel and LOFIC HDR, are now standard for key applications.
• Lens set revenue will grow at 8.1% CAGR between 2024 and 2025, reflecting demand for thermally stable, wide-angle optics.
• In-cabin DMS will use RGB-IR sensors, with 3D ToF and global shutter options emerging for smart airbags and biometric monitoring.

“Camera maintenance systems are a fast-growing niche as well, especially for exterior modules,” explains Anas Chalak from Yole Group. “Innovations include ultrasonic cleaning by Murata and TI, lens heating from Ficosa and other Tier-1s, and software-triggered cleaning systems for autonomous platforms.