Hanwha L7012R vs i-PRO U2540LA: Specification Comparison
Both the Hanwha ANV-L7012R and i-PRO WV-U2540LA are fixed outdoor vandal dome IP cameras rated at 4MP resolution, making them directly cross-shoppable for perimeter and facility surveillance installations. This comparison examines how their imaging performance, environmental certifications, power requirements, and VMS integration capabilities differ, giving installers and procurement teams the spec-level detail needed to select the right unit for their deployment.
In This Guide
How do the imaging specs compare?
The ANV-L7012R uses a 1/3" CMOS sensor outputting 2560×1440 at 30fps, while the WV-U2540LA uses a larger 1/2.7" CMOS with an effective pixel count of approximately 5.2MP at 2688×1944 native, though its delivery resolution is listed as 2688×1520 (4MP) at 30fps. The larger sensor on the i-PRO unit gives it a slight light-gathering advantage in principle. In minimum illumination, the Hanwha specifies 0.13 lux color / 0 lux with IR active, whereas i-PRO specifies 0.3 lux color / 0.12 lux B&W — the Hanwha's color sensitivity figure is over 2× better on paper, though measurement conditions may differ between manufacturers.
Both cameras provide IR illumination to 20m at 850nm. The ANV-L7012R offers a fixed 3mm lens at F1.6 with a 99° horizontal field of view, while the WV-U2540LA uses a 3.2mm lens at F2.0 with a 100° horizontal field of view and adds an extra optical zoom range of 1.0x–1.3x (at 1920×1080) plus digital zoom up to 4x. The Hanwha's wider aperture (F1.6 vs F2.0) passes more light at the lens level. WDR is rated at 120dB (Hanwha) versus 102dB maximum (i-PRO, Super Dynamic level 31), a meaningful 18dB gap favoring the Hanwha in high-contrast scenes. DORI distances are nearly equivalent: Hanwha detect 44.3m / identify 4.4m; i-PRO detect 43.0m / identify 4.3m.
What about installation and environment?
Both cameras are rated IP66 and IK10, meeting the same ingress-protection and impact-resistance baselines for outdoor vandal-dome use. The i-PRO WV-U2540LA adds NEMA 4X certification and a rated wind resistance of up to 40 m/s (~89 mph), neither of which is specified for the ANV-L7012R. The i-PRO also incorporates an anti-condensation Temish element; no equivalent feature is stated for the Hanwha. Operating temperature ranges differ: Hanwha is rated –30°C to +55°C; i-PRO is rated –30°C to +50°C, a 5°C lower ceiling.
Both cameras are powered by PoE IEEE 802.3af. The Hanwha draws up to 7.5W (typical 5.7W, Class 3), while the i-PRO draws 5.3W (Class 2), making the i-PRO slightly more switch-budget-friendly on large deployments. Physically, the ANV-L7012R is larger (ø120.3×91.7mm, 410g) than the WV-U2540LA (ø109×62mm, 270g), a relevant factor in flush-ceiling or tight-bracket installs. The i-PRO's aluminum die-cast, polycarbonate, and stainless steel construction is explicitly stated; the Hanwha lists plastic and aluminum.
Which fits your VMS and analytics better?
Both cameras support ONVIF Profile S, G, and T. The ANV-L7012R adds Hanwha's SUNAPI (HTTP API) for deeper integration with Wisenet WAVE and compatible VMS platforms. The Hanwha provides a broader onboard analytics suite: motion detection (4 polygonal zones), defocus detection, directional detection, tampering detection, Enter/Exit, and WiseStream II adaptive bitrate. The i-PRO WV-U2540LA includes VMD (4 areas), Scene Change Detection (1 area), and VIQS (up to 8 zones for variable image quality streaming), but its analytics are fewer and less granular per the provided specs. Neither camera lists audio input or output in their confirmed hardware specs — the i-PRO lists audio fields as absent ('-'), and the Hanwha spec provides no audio hardware entries.
For edge storage, the Hanwha supports microSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 128GB with SD card partition encryption. The i-PRO supports up to 512GB microSDXC, a significant advantage for extended local recording without NAS dependency. The Hanwha supports up to 6 simultaneous unicast users and 3 stream profiles; the i-PRO supports up to 14 simultaneous users. The Hanwha offers a more extensive cybersecurity feature set per spec: 802.1X (EAP-TLS/LEAP/PEAP), SRTP, WSS, device certificate with private CA, firmware encryption, and SD card partition encryption. The i-PRO lists HTTPS, 802.1X, device certificate, and data encryption without further protocol detail in the provided spec.
Which should you choose: the L7012R or the U2540LA?
Our take: The ANV-L7012R is the stronger choice when high-contrast scene performance and onboard analytics depth are the primary criteria; the WV-U2540LA is the stronger choice when extended edge storage, lighter PoE draw, NEMA 4X certification, and a broader simultaneous-user ceiling matter more. Key spec deltas: the Hanwha's 120dB WDR exceeds the i-PRO's 102dB maximum by 18dB — a meaningful advantage in mixed-lighting environments; the Hanwha's color minimum illumination (0.13 lux) outperforms the i-PRO's stated 0.3 lux; and the i-PRO's edge storage ceiling (512GB) is 4× the Hanwha's 128GB cap. The i-PRO's 5°C lower maximum operating temperature (50°C vs 55°C) and 5.3W vs 7.5W power draw favor it in heat-constrained or switch-power-limited racks. Platform qualifier: deployments on Wisenet WAVE gain native SUNAPI depth with the ANV-L7012R; i-PRO-managed or agnostic ONVIF environments are equally served by either unit.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.
| Specification | Hanwha L7012R | i-PRO U2540LA |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4MP (2560×1440) | 4MP (2688×1520 delivered; 5.2MP native sensor) |
| Image Sensor | 1/3" CMOS | Approx. 1/2.7" CMOS |
| Lens / Focal Length | 3mm fixed, F1.6 | 3.2mm, F2.0; extra optical zoom 1.0x–1.3x |
| Horizontal FOV | 99° | 100° |
| Min. Illumination (Color) | 0.13 lux | 0.3 lux |
| Min. Illumination (B&W / IR off) | 0.013 lux | 0.12 lux |
| IR Range | 20m (850nm IR LED) | 20m (IR LED, selectable High/Mid/Low/Off) |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 120dB | 102dB max (Super Dynamic level 31) |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps @ 4MP (H.265/H.264); 15fps MJPEG | 30fps (H.265/H.264) |
| Video Compression | H.265, H.264, MJPEG | H.265, H.264, JPEG |
| IP Rating | IP66 | IP66, NEMA 4X |
| Impact / Vandal Rating | IK10 | IK10 |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +55°C | -30°C to +50°C |
| Power Input / PoE | PoE 802.3af, Class 3, max 7.5W | PoE 802.3af, Class 2, 5.3W |
| Edge Storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 128GB | microSDXC/SDHC/SD up to 512GB |
| ONVIF Profile | S, G, T | S, G, T |
| Simultaneous Users | 6 (unicast) | Up to 14 |
| Dimensions | ø120.3 × 91.7mm | ø109 × 62mm |
| Weight | 410g | 270g |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should you choose: the L7012R or the U2540LA?
The ANV-L7012R is the stronger choice when high-contrast scene performance and onboard analytics depth are the primary criteria; the WV-U2540LA is the stronger choice when extended edge storage, lighter PoE draw, NEMA 4X certification, and a broader simultaneous-user ceiling matter more. Key spec deltas: the Hanwha's 120dB WDR exceeds the i-PRO's 102dB maximum by 18dB — a meaningful advantage in mixed-lighting environments; the Hanwha's color minimum illumination (0.13 lux) outperforms the i-PRO's stated 0.3 lux; and the i-PRO's edge storage ceiling (512GB) is 4× the Hanwha's 128GB cap. The i-PRO's 5°C lower maximum operating temperature (50°C vs 55°C) and 5.3W vs 7.5W power draw favor it in heat-constrained or switch-power-limited racks. Platform qualifier: deployments on Wisenet WAVE gain native SUNAPI depth with the ANV-L7012R; i-PRO-managed or agnostic ONVIF environments are equally served by either unit.
Is the ANV-L7012R or WV-U2540LA better for low-light performance?
Based on the provided specifications, the ANV-L7012R has a lower stated color minimum illumination (0.13 lux vs 0.3 lux for the i-PRO) and a wider aperture (F1.6 vs F2.0), both of which favor low-light color imaging. Both cameras reach 0 lux in IR mode with 20m infrared range. The i-PRO's larger 1/2.7" sensor (vs 1/3" on the Hanwha) may partially offset this, but no manufacturer-comparable sensitivity test data is provided in the specs to confirm real-world parity.
Can either camera record locally without a NAS or NVR?
Both cameras support onboard microSD storage. The i-PRO WV-U2540LA supports up to 512GB microSDXC, while the Hanwha ANV-L7012R supports up to 128GB. For deployments where extended local recording is required without a server, the i-PRO's 4× larger storage ceiling is a material advantage.
Which camera is easier to integrate into a third-party VMS?
Both cameras are certified ONVIF Profile S, G, and T, which provides broad compatibility with third-party VMS platforms. The Hanwha ANV-L7012R additionally supports SUNAPI (HTTP API), which provides deeper programmatic control on Wisenet-compatible systems. The i-PRO WV-U2540LA supports up to 14 simultaneous users versus the Hanwha's 6, which may matter in large monitoring operations pulling multiple streams from a single camera.
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