Geovision FER5302-0S1U vs i-PRO S4156A: Specification Comparison
This comparison covers two 5-megapixel fisheye cameras targeted at commercial and industrial IP video deployments. The Geovision GV-FER5302 (84-FER5302-0S1U) is a rugged outdoor-rated fisheye built for harsh physical environments, while the i-PRO WV-S4156A is an AI-capable indoor fisheye with an extensive analytics and integration feature set. Both deliver panoramic 360-degree coverage in a single-camera footprint, but they are engineered for different deployment priorities: environmental resilience versus intelligent edge processing.
In This Guide
How do the imaging specs compare?
The Geovision FER5302 uses a 5MP sensor behind a 1.05mm fisheye lens. Lens focal length and sensor format size are not provided in the available specifications, nor are low-light sensitivity figures, dynamic range ratings, or frame rate data. The i-PRO WV-S4156A also delivers 5MP and pairs that sensor—specified as an approx. 1/3-type CMOS—with a 0.84mm focal-length lens covering a 186°×186° angular field of view, yielding a detection distance of 20.7m from center and a coverage radius of 38m detect / 13.2m observe / 4.3m recognize at a 3m mount height.
On image quality controls, the i-PRO publishes a minimum illumination of 0.15 lx color / 0.1 lx B&W, a maximum dynamic range of 120dB with Super Dynamic (level 31) active, and a full complement of compensations including adaptive black stretch, BLC, HLC, fog compensation, and DNR. It outputs H.265/H.264 at up to 2192×2192 (fisheye) or 1600×1200 (PTZ dewarped) at 30fps. The Geovision FER5302 does not publish any of these figures in the provided specifications—low-light, WDR, frame rate, and compression format are all absent—so a direct numerical imaging comparison cannot be made.
What about installation and environment?
The Geovision FER5302 carries IP67 and IK10 ratings, meaning it is dust-tight, rated for continuous 1-meter submersion, and resistant to direct mechanical impact from tools—making it suitable for outdoor, industrial, and vandal-exposed mounting positions. Power is delivered via PoE over Cat5e/6, eliminating a separate power run. Operating temperature range is not stated in the available specifications.
The i-PRO WV-S4156A is rated for indoor use only; no IP or IK rating is provided. It accepts either DC 12V / 520mA or PoE 802.3af (Class 0, 6.2W) and operates from -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F) at 10–90% relative humidity (no condensation). Its form factor is a surface-mount ceiling dome (ø150mm × 50.5mm, approx. 390g) with a ±5° tilt-angle fixing adjustment. The mounting environment distinction is the sharpest divide between these two cameras: the FER5302 is built for outdoor and industrial exposure; the WV-S4156A is not rated for those conditions.
Which fits your VMS and analytics better?
The i-PRO WV-S4156A supports ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T, providing broad VMS compatibility including metadata and recording profile support. It carries an Ambarella CV22 SoC and includes AI-VMD, AI People Counting for 360° fisheye, AI Privacy Guard for 360° fisheye, and AI Scene Change Detection at the edge—along with AI sound classification covering gunshots, yells, vehicle horns, and glass break. Additional I/O includes three alarm inputs, one alarm out, one aux out, a 3.5mm audio input with built-in microphone, and a 3.5mm audio output. Local storage is supported via microSD. Security features include signed firmware and HTTPS encryption. The camera holds UL 62368-1, c-UL, CE, IEC 62368-1, and FCC Part 15 Class A certifications and carries a 5-year warranty.
The Geovision FER5302 specification sheet does not list ONVIF profile support, edge analytics capabilities, audio I/O, on-board storage, alarm terminals, cybersecurity certifications, or warranty terms in the data provided. Buyers integrating into an analytics-driven or multi-source VMS platform will find the i-PRO's published integration feature set substantially more detailed; the Geovision's integration capabilities cannot be confirmed or denied from the available data alone.
Which should you choose: the FER5302-0S1U or the S4156A?
Our take: The WV-S4156A is the stronger choice when the deployment is indoors and the priority is edge analytics, VMS interoperability, and detailed imaging specifications. Its 120dB Super Dynamic range, 0.15 lx minimum illumination, AI People Counting and Sound Classification, ONVIF G/M/S/T profiles, three alarm inputs, built-in microphone, microSD storage, and a published 5-year warranty give integrators a fully quantified, certification-backed platform. The FER5302-0S1U is the stronger choice when the mounting location is outdoor, industrial, or vandal-exposed: its IP67 dust and submersion rating and IK10 impact resistance are absent from the i-PRO's specification entirely. However, the FER5302 lacks published data for low-light sensitivity, dynamic range, frame rate, ONVIF support, and analytics, so specifiers requiring those figures for a project submittal will need to obtain a Geovision data sheet directly before committing.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.
| Specification | Geovision FER5302-0S1U | i-PRO S4156A |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 5MP | 5MP |
| Camera Type | Fisheye | Fisheye |
| Focal Length | 1.05mm | 0.84mm |
| Sensor Format | — | Approx. 1/3-type CMOS |
| Frame Rate | — | 30fps |
| Minimum Illumination | — | 0.15 lx (Color) / 0.1 lx (B&W) |
| Dynamic Range | — | Max. 120dB (Super Dynamic On) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | Indoor only — not rated |
| IK Rating | IK10 | Not rated |
| Operating Temperature | — | -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F) |
| Power | PoE | DC 12V / PoE 802.3af (6.2W) |
| ONVIF Profiles | — | G / M / S / T |
| AI Analytics | — | AI-VMD, People Counting, Privacy Guard, Scene Change, Sound Classification |
| Audio | — | 3.5mm in/out + built-in microphone |
| On-Board Storage | — | microSD |
| Warranty | — | 5-Year |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should you choose: the FER5302-0S1U or the S4156A?
The WV-S4156A is the stronger choice when the deployment is indoors and the priority is edge analytics, VMS interoperability, and detailed imaging specifications. Its 120dB Super Dynamic range, 0.15 lx minimum illumination, AI People Counting and Sound Classification, ONVIF G/M/S/T profiles, three alarm inputs, built-in microphone, microSD storage, and a published 5-year warranty give integrators a fully quantified, certification-backed platform. The FER5302-0S1U is the stronger choice when the mounting location is outdoor, industrial, or vandal-exposed: its IP67 dust and submersion rating and IK10 impact resistance are absent from the i-PRO's specification entirely. However, the FER5302 lacks published data for low-light sensitivity, dynamic range, frame rate, ONVIF support, and analytics, so specifiers requiring those figures for a project submittal will need to obtain a Geovision data sheet directly before committing.
Can the Geovision FER5302 be mounted outdoors where the i-PRO WV-S4156A cannot?
Yes, based on the published specs. The FER5302 carries IP67 (dust-tight, 1m submersion) and IK10 (impact-resistant) ratings, which qualify it for outdoor and industrial environments. The i-PRO WV-S4156A is rated for indoor use only and carries no IP or IK rating in its specifications.
Does either camera support ONVIF for integration with third-party VMS platforms?
The i-PRO WV-S4156A explicitly supports ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T, covering live streaming, recording, metadata, and PTZ dewarp. ONVIF support for the Geovision FER5302 is not stated in the available specifications; buyers should confirm with Geovision or their VMS vendor before specifying.
Which camera includes built-in AI or edge analytics?
The i-PRO WV-S4156A includes AI-VMD, AI People Counting for 360° fisheye, AI Privacy Guard for 360° fisheye, AI Scene Change Detection, and AI Sound Classification (gunshot, yell, vehicle horn, glass break) running on an Ambarella CV22 SoC. No edge analytics capabilities are listed in the Geovision FER5302 specifications provided.
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