"Camera hardware" refers to the physical components of a camera that capture and process images, such as the lens, sensor, shutter, and buttons. Full definition
The Pixel 2 has almost the same camera hardware as the first - gen model, on paper at least. (digitaltrends.com)
Modern iPhones have some seriously impressive camera hardware, and are capable of taking clean, vibrant shots. (techradar.com)
The core camera hardware is similar to the regular P10, which is to say it's basically the Mate 9's camera, with one crucial difference. (androidcentral.com)