The present invention relates to a camera and a method for assembling a camera. The camera comprises a sensor, a lens, and a housing. The method comprises: adjusting a position of at least one of the sensor and the lens such that the sensor is positioned at a predetermined angle in relation to an optical axis of the lens, and laser welding the at least one of the sensor and the lens in relation to the housing such that the sensor and the lens are fixed in relation to each other.