ACTi A313 vs Hanwha C7083R: Specification Comparison
Both the ACTi A313 and Hanwha XNO-C7083R are outdoor-rated, fixed IP bullet cameras in the 4MP resolution class, powered by PoE and built for perimeter or site surveillance. The A313 is a compact mini-bullet with a fixed 2.8mm lens aimed at cost-sensitive, wide-angle deployments; the C7083R is a full-size varifocal bullet with a motorized 2.8–10mm zoom lens targeting installations where focal-length flexibility, higher frame rates, and deeper AI analytics are priorities. Installers cross-shopping these two should weigh optical flexibility against form-factor simplicity.
In This Guide
How do the imaging specs compare?
The A313 delivers 2688×1520 (4MP) at 30fps on a 1/2.7" sensor with a fixed 2.8mm lens and F-number not stated in the provided specs. Its IR illumination uses three 850nm LEDs rated to 65m working distance, with a minimum illumination of 0.003 lux color and 0 lux in B/W with IR active. Its Extreme WDR is rated at 150dB. The C7083R resolves 2592×1520 (also 4MP) but doubles the frame rate to 60fps on a 1/2.8" progressive CMOS sensor with a motorized varifocal 2.8–10mm (3.6×) lens at F1.4 wide to F3.0 tele. Its minimum illumination is 0.038 lux color and 0 lux IR, and its WDR is rated at 120dB. The A313 holds a 30dB WDR advantage and a notably lower color lux floor; the C7083R offers double the frame rate and optical zoom that the A313 cannot match.
For IR range, the A313 is specified at 65m versus the C7083R's WiseIR 40m — a 25m advantage for the ACTi at tele-equivalent fixed angle. The C7083R compensates with a gyro-based digital image stabilizer, defog, and lens distortion correction (LDC) — none of which appear in the A313's provided specifications. The C7083R also publishes DORI figures: detect at up to 193.5m (tele) and identify at 19.3m (tele), giving integrators a direct range-to-task reference the A313 spec sheet does not provide.
What about installation and environment?
The A313 is rated IP68 and IK10, with an operating range of -40°C to +60°C. The C7083R carries IP66/IP67 and IK10 ratings, a NEMA 4X classification, and operates from -40°C to +55°C. The A313's IP68 exceeds the C7083R's IP67 for submersion protection and its upper thermal limit is 5°C higher. Both cameras share IK10 vandal resistance. The C7083R adds NEMA 4X corrosion resistance certification, which the A313 spec sheet does not mention.
Power input for both is PoE Class 3 (IEEE 802.3af) plus 12VDC. The C7083R specifies a maximum power draw of 12.95W. The A313's spec sheet lists PoE++ (802.3bt) as the interface label in some fields but the power class is stated as Class 3 (802.3af) and the supply as DC 12V / PoE Class 3 — installers should confirm with ACTi whether a bt-capable switch is required. The A313 weighs 490g and uses an RJ-45 pigtail; the C7083R is substantially heavier at 1,640g and uses a metal-shielded RJ-45 panel connector. The C7083R includes a backbox and lists single/double/4" octagon/4" square conduit compatibility; the A313's provided specs cite pole, wall, and board mount but do not detail conduit options. The C7083R also offers a USB Micro-B port for local installation video out at 1280×720.
Which fits your VMS and analytics better?
Both cameras are ONVIF-compliant. The A313 supports Profile S, G, T, and M and is listed as compatible with Milestone, Axis Camera Station, and Genetec by name. The C7083R supports ONVIF Profile S, G, T, and M via SUNAPI and the Wisenet SDK. The C7083R publishes an extensive protocol stack (IPv4/IPv6, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, MQTT, SRTP, LLDP, CDP, Bonjour, DDNS, QoS, UPnP) and 802.1X authentication with EAP-TLS/LEAP/PEAP; the A313's provided specs do not list equivalent network protocol depth or 802.1X support.
For AI analytics, the A313 specifies a DLPU for face detection and people counting plus video motion detection. The C7083R's AI engine classifies person, face, vehicle (type: car/bus/truck/motorcycle/bicycle), and license plate; supports virtual line crossing with direction, virtual area loitering, object detection, and business intelligence functions including people counting, queue management, and heatmap — a materially broader analytic set. The C7083R also provides 2 configurable alarm I/O ports, audio in (mic/line) and audio out (line out 1Vrms), and an onboard edge storage slot supporting microSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 512GB. The A313's provided specifications do not list alarm I/O ports, audio capability, or onboard SD storage.
Which should you choose: the A313 or the C7083R?
Our take: The C7083R is the stronger choice when focal-length flexibility, higher frame rates, broader AI analytics, and deeper network-security integration are required; the A313 is the stronger choice for cost-sensitive wide-angle fixed deployments where IP68 submersion protection, longer IR throw, and higher WDR headroom matter most. Concrete spec deltas: the A313's WDR is rated 30dB higher (150dB vs 120dB) and IR range is 25m longer (65m vs 40m), while the C7083R doubles the frame rate (60fps vs 30fps), adds a 3.6× motorized varifocal lens the A313 cannot offer, and ships with onboard SD storage, audio I/O, and alarm I/O that are absent from the A313's specs. Choose the A313 for shallow-mount, pole-mount, or flood-prone installs requiring maximum WDR and IR distance on a lightweight (490g) camera body; choose the C7083R where the VMS platform leverages Wisenet SUNAPI, where variable zoom during commissioning is operationally necessary, or where edge recording and on-camera AI classification are required.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.
| Specification | ACTi A313 | Hanwha C7083R |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2688×1520 (4MP) | 2592×1520 (4MP) |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7" (type not further specified) | 1/2.8" progressive CMOS |
| Lens / Focal Length | 2.8mm fixed, board mount | 2.8–10mm (3.6×) motorized varifocal |
| Max Aperture | Not specified | F1.4 (wide) / F3.0 (tele) |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps @ 4MP | 60fps @ 4MP |
| Min Illumination (Color) | 0.003 lux | 0.038 lux |
| Min Illumination (B/W / IR) | 0 lux (IR on) | 0 lux (IR on) |
| IR Range | 65m | 40m (WiseIR) |
| WDR | Extreme WDR 150dB | extremeWDR 120dB |
| Video Compression | H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG | H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP66 / IP67 / NEMA 4X |
| IK / Impact Rating | IK10 | IK10 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +60°C | -40°C to +55°C |
| Power Input / PoE Class | PoE Class 3 (802.3af) / DC 12V | PoE Class 3 (802.3af) / DC 12V; max 12.95W |
| Alarm I/O | Not specified | 2 configurable I/O ports |
| Audio | Not specified | Audio in (mic/line) + audio out (line out 1Vrms) |
| Edge Storage | — | microSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 512GB |
| ONVIF Profiles | S, G, T, M | S, G, T, M |
| AI Analytics | Face detection, people counting (DLPU), VMD | Person / face / vehicle / license plate detection; virtual line/area; people counting; queue management; heatmap |
| Weight | 490g (1.08 lb) | 1,640g (3.62 lb) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should you choose: the A313 or the C7083R?
The C7083R is the stronger choice when focal-length flexibility, higher frame rates, broader AI analytics, and deeper network-security integration are required; the A313 is the stronger choice for cost-sensitive wide-angle fixed deployments where IP68 submersion protection, longer IR throw, and higher WDR headroom matter most. Concrete spec deltas: the A313's WDR is rated 30dB higher (150dB vs 120dB) and IR range is 25m longer (65m vs 40m), while the C7083R doubles the frame rate (60fps vs 30fps), adds a 3.6× motorized varifocal lens the A313 cannot offer, and ships with onboard SD storage, audio I/O, and alarm I/O that are absent from the A313's specs. Choose the A313 for shallow-mount, pole-mount, or flood-prone installs requiring maximum WDR and IR distance on a lightweight (490g) camera body; choose the C7083R where the VMS platform leverages Wisenet SUNAPI, where variable zoom during commissioning is operationally necessary, or where edge recording and on-camera AI classification are required.
Is the A313 or C7083R better for low-light performance?
The A313 reaches 0.003 lux in color mode versus the C7083R's 0.038 lux color floor — roughly a 12× sensitivity advantage for the A313 before IR activates. Both cameras reach 0 lux in B/W with IR on. However, the A313 also holds a 30dB WDR advantage (150dB vs 120dB), which helps in mixed-light scenes. For pure passive color sensitivity, the A313 spec is lower; both are equivalent at 0 lux with IR.
Can the C7083R cover a longer IR distance than the A313?
No — based on provided specifications, the A313 is rated to 65m IR working distance versus the C7083R's WiseIR rating of 40m. The C7083R does publish DORI detect ranges up to 193.5m (tele) for scene awareness, but that is a detection metric, not an IR illumination distance. For raw IR throw, the A313 has a 25m advantage.
Does the A313 or C7083R support onboard SD card recording?
Only the C7083R includes onboard edge storage: one microSD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting up to 512GB. The A313's provided specifications do not list any SD card slot or onboard recording capability. If edge recording without an NVR is a requirement, the C7083R is the only option between these two based on available specs.
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