Hanwha C4950TD vs Hanwha XNV-9082R: Specification Comparison
Both the Hanwha TNM-C4950TD and the XNV-9082R are outdoor 8MP IP dome cameras from Hanwha's Wisenet line, making them plausible cross-shop candidates on resolution alone. However, they serve fundamentally different missions: the C4950TD is a bi-spectrum thermal-plus-visible dual-sensor unit designed for detection in complete darkness and fire/temperature analytics, while the XNV-9082R is a conventional visible-light vandal dome with IR illumination. Buyers weighing these two are typically deciding between thermal situational awareness and a cost-optimised visible-only IR dome.
In This Guide
How do the imaging specs compare?
The TNM-C4950TD carries two independent sensors: an 8MP (3840×2160) 1/1.8" CMOS visible sensor paired with an uncooled micro-bolometer thermal sensor at VGA resolution, 12 µm pixel pitch, and a NETD of less than 60 mK. Its visible lens is a 10.9–29 mm (2.6×) motorized varifocal at F1.7–F1.73, while the thermal channel uses a fixed 13.5 mm F1.0 lens. Minimum illumination on the visible channel is 0.06 lux color / 0.005 lux B/W; in darkness the thermal sensor provides detection entirely independent of light. WDR on the visible channel is rated at 120 dB. The thermal channel enables detection ranges up to 583 m (tele) at 25 PPM per the spec sheet.
The XNV-9082R uses a single 1/2.8" progressive CMOS sensor at 3840×2160, 30 fps. Its motorized varifocal lens spans 2.8–8.4 mm (3×) at F1.2–F2.8 and provides a wide-end horizontal FOV of 114°. Minimum illumination is 0.05 lux color / 0 lux IR, enabled by a built-in WiseIR LED array rated to 40 m (131 ft). WDR is specified as extremeWDR at 120 dB. Detection range (25 PPM) is 49.9 m wide / 211 m tele — significantly shorter than the C4950TD's thermal reach. The XNV-9082R also supports Digital Image Stabilization via a built-in gyro sensor and adds a Defog function not listed for the C4950TD's visible channel.
What about installation and environment?
The TNM-C4950TD is rated IP66/IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X, and NEMA TS 2 (sections 2.2.8 and 2.2.9), covering both dust ingress and jet-water immersion. Operating temperature spans −40 °C to +60 °C. Power is PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, Class 4) or 12 VDC; maximum draw is 23.5 W, reflecting the dual-sensor thermal design. The camera's aluminium housing measures 353.4 × 287.5 × 191.2 mm and weighs 4.533 kg — substantially larger and heavier than a conventional dome. Two Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC slots support up to 512 GB of edge storage. A Micro USB Type B video output (1280×720) aids installation alignment.
The XNV-9082R is rated IP66/IP67/IP6K9K, IK10+, and NEMA 4X. The IP6K9K rating adds high-pressure/high-temperature washdown protection not listed for the C4950TD, and the IK10+ designation exceeds the C4950TD's IK10. Operating temperature is −50 °C to +60 °C, giving a 10 °C lower cold-start advantage. Power is PoE (IEEE 802.3af, Class 3) or 12 VDC, with a maximum draw of 12.95 W — substantially lower than the C4950TD. The dome form factor measures ø180 × 125 mm and weighs 1,900 g, making it far easier to mount in confined locations. Edge storage is 2× Micro SD slots up to 1 TB (512 GB × 2). Both CVBS composite video output and Micro USB are available for installation.
Which fits your VMS and analytics better?
The TNM-C4950TD supports ONVIF Profile S/T, SUNAPI, and Wisenet Open Platform. Its analytics focus on AI thermal capabilities: fire detection, perimeter breach, and temperature anomaly detection, supplemented by 8-zone polygonal motion detection and vehicle counting on the visible channel. Alarm I/O provides 4 configurable ports. Unicast supports up to 6 simultaneous users and up to 3 streaming profiles. Security includes TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2) — a hardware-rooted security chip not listed for the XNV-9082R. Smart codec is WiseStream II and III. Supported protocols include SRTP but not MQTT per the provided spec.
The XNV-9082R supports ONVIF Profile S/G/T (adding Profile G for edge recording) plus SUNAPI and Wisenet Open Platform. Its analytics suite is broader on the intelligent-video side: defocus detection, directional detection, digital auto-tracking, appear/disappear, enter/exit, loitering, tampering, fog detection, virtual line, audio detection, sound classification, shock detection, and face/upper-body detection, plus people counting, queue management, and heatmap business intelligence. Alarm I/O provides 2 configurable ports. Unicast scales to 20 simultaneous users and up to 10 profiles with 3 virtual channel support — significantly higher than the C4950TD. MQTT is supported. Streaming capabilities and storage capacity (up to 1 TB) exceed the C4950TD's 512 GB limit.
Which should you choose: the C4950TD or the XNV-9082R?
Our take: The TNM-C4950TD is the stronger choice when the installation requires detection in complete darkness, fire/temperature anomaly alerts, or long-range thermal identification beyond 40 m — capabilities the XNV-9082R cannot replicate. Concretely: the C4950TD delivers thermal detection to 583 m (tele, 25 PPM) versus the XNV-9082R's IR range capped at 40 m; it adds TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2) hardware security absent from the XNV-9082R; and it carries 4 alarm I/O ports versus 2. Conversely, the XNV-9082R draws only 12.95 W on standard PoE (802.3af) against the C4950TD's 23.5 W PoE+ requirement, tolerates −50 °C cold starts (versus −40 °C), achieves IK10+ and IP6K9K for washdown environments, supports up to 20 unicast users and 1 TB edge storage, and offers a richer visible-light analytics set including people counting and MQTT. Choose the C4950TD for perimeter/fire-risk thermal surveillance; choose the XNV-9082R for high-impact, washdown-rated visible-light coverage on standard PoE infrastructure.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.
| Specification | Hanwha C4950TD | Hanwha XNV-9082R |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution (visible) | 8MP (3840×2160) | 8MP (3840×2160) |
| Thermal Sensor | VGA uncooled micro-bolometer, 12 µm, <60 mK NETD | — |
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8" CMOS (visible) + thermal | 1/2.8" progressive CMOS |
| Lens / Focal Length | 10.9–29 mm (2.6×) varifocal visible; 13.5 mm fixed thermal | 2.8–8.4 mm (3×) motorized varifocal |
| Max Aperture | F1.7 (wide) / F1.73 (tele) visible; F1.0 thermal | F1.2 (wide) / F2.8 (tele) |
| Min Illumination | 0.06 lux color / 0.005 lux B/W (visible); 0 lux (thermal) | 0.05 lux color / 0 lux IR |
| IR / Night Vision Range | Thermal (no IR LEDs specified) | WiseIR 40 m (131 ft) |
| WDR | 120 dB (visible channel) | 120 dB extremeWDR |
| Max Frame Rate | 30 fps | 30 fps @ 8MP |
| Video Compression | H.265 / H.264 (Main/High) / MJPEG | H.265 / H.264 (Main/Baseline/High) / MJPEG |
| IP Rating | IP66 / IP67 | IP66 / IP67 / IP6K9K |
| IK / Impact Rating | IK10 | IK10+ |
| Operating Temperature | −40 °C to +60 °C | −50 °C to +60 °C |
| Power Input / PoE Class | PoE+ 802.3at Class 4; 12 VDC — Max 23.5 W | PoE 802.3af Class 3; 12 VDC — Max 12.95 W |
| Edge Storage | 2× Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC up to 512 GB | 2× Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC up to 1 TB (512 GB × 2) |
| Alarm I/O Ports | 4 configurable I/O | 2 configurable I/O |
| Unicast Streams / Profiles | 6 users / up to 3 profiles | 20 users / up to 10 profiles |
| ONVIF Profiles | Profile S/T | Profile S/G/T |
| TPM / Hardware Security | TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2) | Not listed in provided spec |
| MQTT Support | Not listed in provided spec | Yes |
| Dimensions | 353.4 × 287.5 × 191.2 mm | ø180 × 125 mm |
| Weight | 4.533 kg | 1,900 g (1.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 3-year | 3-year |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should you choose: the C4950TD or the XNV-9082R?
The TNM-C4950TD is the stronger choice when the installation requires detection in complete darkness, fire/temperature anomaly alerts, or long-range thermal identification beyond 40 m — capabilities the XNV-9082R cannot replicate. Concretely: the C4950TD delivers thermal detection to 583 m (tele, 25 PPM) versus the XNV-9082R's IR range capped at 40 m; it adds TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2) hardware security absent from the XNV-9082R; and it carries 4 alarm I/O ports versus 2. Conversely, the XNV-9082R draws only 12.95 W on standard PoE (802.3af) against the C4950TD's 23.5 W PoE+ requirement, tolerates −50 °C cold starts (versus −40 °C), achieves IK10+ and IP6K9K for washdown environments, supports up to 20 unicast users and 1 TB edge storage, and offers a richer visible-light analytics set including people counting and MQTT. Choose the C4950TD for perimeter/fire-risk thermal surveillance; choose the XNV-9082R for high-impact, washdown-rated visible-light coverage on standard PoE infrastructure.
Is the C4950TD or XNV-9082R better for low-light and zero-lux conditions?
They handle darkness differently. The XNV-9082R reaches 0 lux using its built-in WiseIR LED array, but only to 40 m. The C4950TD reaches 0 lux via its uncooled thermal sensor with no illumination required, and the thermal channel can detect objects to 583 m (tele, 25 PPM) regardless of ambient light. If your zero-lux coverage area exceeds 40 m or involves detection of heat signatures (people, vehicles, fire), the C4950TD is the specified choice; for standard close-range zero-lux coverage up to 40 m, the XNV-9082R suffices at lower power and cost.
Can I power either camera on a standard 802.3af PoE switch?
Only the XNV-9082R. It is specified for PoE IEEE 802.3af (Class 3) at a maximum draw of 12.95 W, well within the 15.4 W 802.3af budget. The TNM-C4950TD requires PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, Class 4) and draws up to 23.5 W; a standard 802.3af switch port cannot reliably power it, so a PoE+ switch or mid-span injector is required.
Which camera is better suited to harsh industrial or coastal environments with washdowns?
The XNV-9082R carries an additional IP6K9K rating (high-pressure, high-temperature washdown per ISO 20653), an IK10+ impact rating (exceeding the C4950TD's IK10), and a lower cold-start operating temperature of −50 °C versus −40 °C for the C4950TD. Both share IP66/IP67 and NEMA 4X. For environments involving regular high-pressure cleaning or extreme cold, the XNV-9082R's certifications provide a documented margin the C4950TD's spec sheet does not list.
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