3D Camera Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The 3D camera market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $21.44 billion in 2024 to $28.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in imaging technology, entertainment and media demand, drone and robotics applications, content creation for vr/ar.

The 3D camera market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $78.3 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global expansion of AR and VR, 3D scanning in healthcare, industrial automation, autonomous vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include 3D imaging for smartphones, miniaturization, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) integration, medical imaging innovations.

The expansion of consumer electronics is projected to be a driving force behind the future development of the 3D camera market. Consumer electronics (CE) encompass devices used in everyday activities for communication, entertainment, and information purposes, including mobile phones, PCs, tablets, televisions, DVD players, and more. Within this landscape, 3D smartphone cameras are integrated into smart consumer electronics products to bolster security by collecting detailed data for facial recognition systems and supporting augmented reality (AR) applications. For instance, as of January 2023, the International Data Corporation reports that global shipments of used mobile devices, including officially reconditioned and previously owned smartphones, are expected to reach 282.6 million units in 2022, marking an 11.5% increase from the 253.4 million units in 2021. Additionally, smartphone shipments are projected to reach 413.3 million units by 2026. Thus, the growth in consumer electronics is a significant catalyst for the 3D camera market.

The growing adoption of industrial robots is expected to drive the expansion of the 3D camera market in the future. Industrial robots are robotic systems used in manufacturing within industrial settings. The increasing use of these robots is fueling the demand for 3D cameras. As robotics and drones incorporate 3D cameras, their integration has the potential to significantly improve performance and efficiency. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based professional non-profit organization, reported a 12% increase in industrial robot installations in the United States, reaching a total of 44,303 units in 2023. As a result, the rise in industrial robot adoption is driving the growth of the 3D camera market.

Prominent companies within the 3D camera market are dedicated to creating cutting-edge products, such as high-resolution 3D cameras integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, to fortify their market positions. These 3D cameras with AI capabilities combine advanced depth sensing technologies with AI algorithms, enabling diverse applications and enhancing spatial perception. For instance, in January 2023, Orbec, a manufacturer of 3D cameras based in China, introduced the Femto Mega, the highest-resolution 3D vision camera featuring integrated depth and AI processing. This depth camera leverages Microsoft's ToF (Time of Flight) technology to provide precise scene interpretation across a 120-degree field of view and a range of 0.25 meters to 5.5 meters. It is complemented by a powerful 4K-resolution RGB camera with a 90° field of view. This camera stands as the highest-resolution 3D camera in the industry, offering real-time streaming of processed images through Ethernet or USB connections.

In December 2022, FARO Technologies Inc., a US-based company specializing in 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology products and software, acquired SiteScape. This acquisition allows FARO Technologies to enhance and streamline its data capture techniques, integrating them into a single environment accessible through one coordinate system. SiteScape Inc., a US-based software company, provides enterprise solutions for professionals in engineering, construction, and architecture, enabling the integration of the digital world with real-time 3D data.

Major companies operating in the 3d camera market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Corporation, LG Corporation, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Intel Corporation, Canon Inc., Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Ricoh Company Ltd., Nikon Corporation, GoPro Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, Leica Geosystems AG, Lucid VR Inc., Faro Technologies Inc., Matterport Inc., Orbbec Inc., FRAMOS GmbH, Lytro Inc., pmdtechnologies ag, GeoSLAM Limited, Arashi Vision Inc., KanDao Technology Co.Ltd., Mantis Vision Ltd., Quanergy Solutions Inc., Clearview Imaging Ltd., Stereolabs Inc., Photoneo s.r.o., Zivid AS, Sense Photonics Inc., LIPS Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the 3D camera market in 2024. The regions covered in 3D camera report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the 3D camera market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The 3D camera market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services like real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance and enhancement identification. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The 3D camera market also includes sales of lenses, lens cap holders, backpack mounts, nodal rail mounts and battery holders. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

A 3D camera is an imaging device that replicates the perception of depth in images, similar to how humans experience three-dimensional vision through binocular sight. Its applications include enhancing the accuracy of functions like facial scanning, volume measurement, distance calculation, precise gesture control, object recognition, and avoidance, among others.

The primary categories of 3D cameras include target-free cameras and target cameras. Target-free cameras are those that capture images in the direction they are pointed without the need for specific reference points. Various technologies, such as stereo vision, time-of-flight, and structured light, are employed in professional cameras, smartphones, tablets, computers, and other devices. These 3D cameras serve a wide range of industries, including consumer electronics, security and surveillance, media and entertainment, medical applications, as well as construction and engineering, among others. They play a vital role in enhancing different aspects of imaging and perception within these sectors.

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