Hanwha C8012 vs i-PRO S22500-F6L: Specification Comparison
Both the Hanwha QNV-C8012 and i-PRO WV-S22500-F6L are 5-megapixel fixed-lens IP dome cameras aimed at professional security installations. The QNV-C8012 is rated for outdoor use with wide-angle coverage, while the WV-S22500-F6L is an indoor vandal-resistant unit with a narrower field of view and AI-enhanced audio analytics. This comparison evaluates imaging performance, deployment environment, and systems-integration fit to help integrators determine which camera best suits a given project scope.
In This Guide
How do the imaging specs compare?
The QNV-C8012 delivers 2592×1944 pixels through a 2.4mm F2.0 lens, producing a 123° horizontal field of view suited to wide-area coverage. Its minimum color illumination is 0.05 Lux, dropping to 0.005 Lux in B/W mode with built-in IR, and WDR is rated at 120dB. The WV-S22500-F6L outputs a higher pixel count at 3072×2304 (4:3) or 3072×1728 (16:9) through a 3.2mm F1.6 lens, yielding a 48° horizontal FOV in 16:9 mode. Its F1.6 aperture is a full stop wider than the C8012's F2.0, and minimum color illumination is rated at 0.08 Lux (30IRE), with B/W at 0.07 Lux. Both cameras use approximately 1/2.8" CMOS sensors and run at 30fps.
WDR performance favors the WV-S22500-F6L at up to 132dB versus the C8012's 120dB, a 12dB advantage that can matter in high-contrast scenes such as entryways with bright backlighting. IR range on the WV-S22500-F6L is specified at 25m (30IRE) or 20m (50IRE), while the C8012's IR is not given a discrete range figure — only that it reaches 0.005 Lux B/W. DORI distances strongly favor the WV-S22500-F6L (Detect: 138m, Identify: 13.8m) over the C8012 (Detect: 28.1m, Identify: 2.8m), reflecting the narrower, longer-reaching 3.2mm lens versus the C8012's ultra-wide 2.4mm optic.
What about installation and environment?
The QNV-C8012 is rated IP66, IK10, and NEMA4X, with an operating temperature of −40°C to +55°C and humidity tolerance of 0–95% RH, making it suitable for exposed outdoor locations including extreme cold. It draws up to 7W over IEEE 802.3af Class 3 PoE. Its compact form factor (ø110×77mm, 522g) simplifies surface and pendant mounting. Physical pan/tilt/rotate adjustment ranges are 0–350° / −35°–70° / 0–355°.
The WV-S22500-F6L carries no outdoor IP rating; it is specified for indoor use only. Its IK10 impact rating matches the C8012. Operating temperature is −10°C to +50°C (power-on: 0 to +50°C), and humidity is 10–90% RH (no condensation), markedly narrower environmental envelopes than the C8012. It accepts IEEE 802.3af PoE (Class 0) or DC12V at 880mA. Its larger body (ø129.5×102.5mm, 800g) and aluminum die-cast housing add mass. Three hardware alarm I/O terminals and one AUX OUT, plus a composite video monitor output, provide on-site wiring options not present on the C8012.
Which fits your VMS and analytics better?
Both cameras support ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T, H.265/H.264/MJPEG compression, and SNMP v1/v2/v3. The WV-S22500-F6L adds MQTT and SFTP protocol support not listed for the C8012. The C8012 supports up to 20 simultaneous unicast streams versus the WV-S22500-F6L's 14, a consideration for large NVR or multi-client deployments. Edge storage capacity is 512GB SDXC on the WV-S22500-F6L versus 256GB on the C8012.
Analytics differ in scope: the C8012 offers person/vehicle detection, virtual line, virtual area, motion detection, people/vehicle counting, queue management, and heatmap — a broader suite for retail and traffic analytics. The WV-S22500-F6L includes AI motion detection, face detection, vehicle detection, and AI Sound Classification (gunshot, yell, vehicle horn, glass break), unique to the i-PRO unit and relevant to courtrooms, schools, or facilities requiring audio event detection. The WV-S22500-F6L also provides full-duplex audio I/O via dual 3.5mm jacks; the C8012 does not list audio capability. Security posture on the WV-S22500-F6L includes FIPS 140-2 Level 3 with NXP SE050F hardware security element, exceeding the C8012's secure boot, signed firmware, and 802.1X stack.
Which should you choose: the C8012 or the S22500-F6L?
Our take: The QNV-C8012 is the stronger choice when the deployment is outdoors, covers wide open areas, or must endure temperatures below −10°C, whereas the WV-S22500-F6L is the stronger choice for indoor, high-security environments requiring audio analytics or hardened cryptographic compliance. Three concrete spec deltas: the C8012's 123° HFOV versus the WV-S22500-F6L's 48° HFOV means roughly 2.5× more scene width per camera, while the WV-S22500-F6L's 132dB WDR versus 120dB and F1.6 versus F2.0 aperture give it a low-light and contrast edge in controlled interior conditions. The WV-S22500-F6L's FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification meets federal and regulated-industry cybersecurity requirements the C8012 does not address. Choose the C8012 for outdoor perimeter and wide-area coverage; choose the WV-S22500-F6L for indoor applications where audio forensics, higher DORI reach on a narrow field, or government-grade cyber compliance are required.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.
| Specification | Hanwha C8012 | i-PRO S22500-F6L |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2592×1944 (5MP) | 3072×2304 (4:3) / 3072×1728 (16:9) (5MP) |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | Approx. 1/2.8" CMOS |
| Focal Length / Aperture | 2.4mm / F2.0 | 3.2mm / F1.6 |
| Horizontal FOV | 123° | 48° (16:9) |
| Min Illumination (Color) | 0.05 Lux | 0.08 Lux (30IRE, F1.6, 1/30s) |
| Min Illumination (B/W) | 0.005 Lux | 0.07 Lux; 0 Lux with IR |
| IR Range | Not specified (built-in IR; 0.005 Lux B/W) | 25m (30IRE) / 20m (50IRE) |
| WDR | 120dB | Up to 132dB |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps @ 5MP | 30fps |
| Video Compression | H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG | H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG |
| IP Rating | IP66 / NEMA4X | Indoor only — no outdoor IP rating specified |
| IK / Impact Rating | IK10 | IK10 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +55°C | -10°C to +50°C (power-on: 0 to +50°C) |
| Power Input / PoE Class | IEEE 802.3af Class 3 (max 7W) | IEEE 802.3af Class 0; DC12V 880mA also supported |
| Edge Storage | MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 256GB | MicroSDXC up to 512GB |
| Audio | — | Mic in + Audio out (3.5mm jacks); half/full duplex |
| Alarm I/O | — | 3x Alarm IN/OUT; 1x AUX OUT |
| ONVIF Profiles | S / G / T / M | G / M / S / T |
| Cybersecurity Certification | Secure boot, signed firmware, 802.1X | FIPS 140-2 Level 3, NXP SE050F hardware security |
| Simultaneous Streams | 20 unicast users | 14 users |
| Dimensions | ø110×77mm | ø129.5×102.5mm |
| Weight | 522g (1.15 lb) | 800g (1.77 lb) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Deployment Environment | Outdoor | Indoor |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should you choose: the C8012 or the S22500-F6L?
The QNV-C8012 is the stronger choice when the deployment is outdoors, covers wide open areas, or must endure temperatures below −10°C, whereas the WV-S22500-F6L is the stronger choice for indoor, high-security environments requiring audio analytics or hardened cryptographic compliance. Three concrete spec deltas: the C8012's 123° HFOV versus the WV-S22500-F6L's 48° HFOV means roughly 2.5× more scene width per camera, while the WV-S22500-F6L's 132dB WDR versus 120dB and F1.6 versus F2.0 aperture give it a low-light and contrast edge in controlled interior conditions. The WV-S22500-F6L's FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification meets federal and regulated-industry cybersecurity requirements the C8012 does not address. Choose the C8012 for outdoor perimeter and wide-area coverage; choose the WV-S22500-F6L for indoor applications where audio forensics, higher DORI reach on a narrow field, or government-grade cyber compliance are required.
Is the QNV-C8012 or WV-S22500-F6L better for low-light performance?
The WV-S22500-F6L has a wider F1.6 aperture versus the C8012's F2.0, admitting more light, and its WDR tops out at 132dB versus 120dB. However, the C8012 specifies color sensitivity to 0.05 Lux and B/W to 0.005 Lux with built-in IR; the WV-S22500-F6L lists color at 0.08 Lux and B/W at 0.07 Lux (0 Lux with IR at 25m range). For complete darkness the WV-S22500-F6L's explicit IR range specification (25m at 30IRE) is a measurable advantage indoors, while the C8012's 0.005 Lux B/W figure indicates effective performance in near-dark conditions where its IR is active.
Can the QNV-C8012 be used outdoors and the WV-S22500-F6L cannot?
Correct. The QNV-C8012 carries IP66, NEMA4X, and an operating range of −40°C to +55°C, qualifying it for exposed outdoor installation. The WV-S22500-F6L is specified for indoor use only with no outdoor IP rating and an operating range of −10°C to +50°C (power-on minimum 0°C); deploying it outdoors would place it outside its rated environmental envelope.
Which camera is better if my facility requires FIPS-compliant cybersecurity?
The WV-S22500-F6L is FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified and incorporates an NXP SE050F hardware security element. The QNV-C8012 is not listed as FIPS 140-2 certified; it relies on secure boot, signed firmware, firmware encryption, and 802.1X. For deployments requiring FIPS 140-2 compliance — such as U.S. federal facilities or certain regulated industries — the WV-S22500-F6L meets that standard and the C8012 does not.
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