How do the imaging specs compare?

The Hanwha ANO-L7022R uses a 1/3" CMOS sensor with a fixed 4mm lens (F1.6, 79° HFOV) and delivers up to 30 fps at 4MP with 120 dB WDR. Minimum illumination is 0.13 lux color / 0 lux with IR (850 nm LEDs, 25 m range). The Pelco SRXE4-2X33-EBT-IR1 specifies a 1/1.8" CMOS sensor — a significantly larger format that collects more light — paired with a motorized varifocal lens covering 4.4–9.3 mm (32–109° HFOV). It supports up to 60 fps at 4MP, 130 dB WDR (branded SureVision), and reaches 0.003 lux color / 0 lux IR, roughly 43× more sensitive in color mode than the Hanwha. Note: the Pelco spec sheet also contains a conflicting sensor size entry of '1/2.8"' and a conflicting lens entry of '2.8–12 mm'; buyers should verify against Pelco's current datasheet before final specification.

IR reach favors the Pelco at approximately 70 m (per the product card) versus 25 m on the Hanwha — a critical delta for long-corridor or large-perimeter deployments. The Hanwha's fixed 4mm lens locks field of view at installation; the Pelco's motorized varifocal allows remote optical zoom adjustment from 32° to 109° HFOV without a technician climbing the mount. Both cameras support H.265, H.264, and Motion JPEG compression with CBR/VBR controls, and both implement smart codec bandwidth reduction — Hanwha via WiseStream II, Pelco via its SmartCompression technology.

What about installation and environment?

The Hanwha ANO-L7022R is rated IP66 (dust-tight, high-pressure jet water) and operates from -30°C to +55°C on standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af, Class 3, max 7.5 W). It weighs 390 g and measures ø78 × 262 mm. The Pelco SRXE4-2X33-EBT-IR1 carries IP66, IP67, IP68 (2 m submersion for 2 hr), and IPX9K (high-temperature, high-pressure wash-down) ratings, plus NEMA 4X, and an IK11 impact rating. Its operating temperature spans -50°C to +65°C — a 95°C total range versus the Hanwha's 85°C range — making it suitable for extreme-cold or high-heat environments where the Hanwha would be out of spec. The Pelco is powered by PoE+ (802.3at, Class 3 per spec), which requires a PoE+ capable switch port or midspan injector; the Hanwha operates on the more widely available 802.3af standard. Dimensions and weight for the Pelco are not provided in the supplied specifications. Note: the Pelco spec sheet lists an IK09 vandal rating in one field and IK11 in another; buyers should confirm the correct impact rating with Pelco before specifying for high-vandalism environments.

Which fits your VMS and analytics better?

Both cameras conform to ONVIF Profile S, Profile T, and Profile G. The Pelco additionally claims ONVIF Profile M (metadata/analytics), which is relevant for VMS platforms that consume structured analytics metadata. The Hanwha's native API is SUNAPI (HTTP API) and supports WiseStream II; the Pelco uses its own PelcoSmartCompression and is designed for integration into Pelco's Endura and VideoXpert ecosystems, though ONVIF ensures baseline third-party VMS compatibility on both units.

On-camera analytics differ in scope and branding. The Hanwha provides motion detection, tampering, defocus detection, and virtual line/area rules (intrusion, enter, exit, crossing, direction) across polygonal zones. The Pelco spec lists Smart Analytics including Person/Vehicle Detection, Direction Violation, Loitering, Beam Crossing, Crowd Detection, Audio Analytics, and Tamper Alert — a broader declared analytics set, including audio analytics and object classification that the Hanwha spec does not list. Audio input/output support is not specified for the Hanwha; the Pelco spec references microphone support. Edge storage is available on both: the Hanwha supports a single Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC slot up to 128 GB; the Pelco lists microSD support but does not specify a maximum card capacity in the provided specs. Cybersecurity posture differs substantially: the Hanwha provides firmware encryption, 802.1X (EAP-TLS/LEAP/PEAP), HTTPS/SRTP, digest authentication, IP-based access control, and SD card partition encryption. The Pelco adds FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cryptographic validation, a hardware TPM, and Secure Boot — a meaningfully higher security baseline for government, critical-infrastructure, or NDAA-sensitive deployments, where the Pelco also carries TAA compliance per its spec.

Which should you choose: the L7022R or the SRXE4-2X33-EBT-IR1?

Our take: The SRXE4-2X33-EBT-IR1 is the stronger choice when optical flexibility, extreme-environment durability, low-light performance, or government procurement compliance are primary requirements; the ANO-L7022R is the stronger choice when 802.3af PoE infrastructure is fixed, budget is constrained, or the site is already Hanwha/SUNAPI-standardized. On the three most decision-relevant deltas: the Pelco's larger 1/1.8" sensor and 0.003 lux color sensitivity versus the Hanwha's 0.13 lux represent roughly a 43× low-light advantage, and its IR range of approximately 70 m is 2.8× the Hanwha's 25 m; the Pelco's -50°C to +65°C operating range covers environments well outside the Hanwha's -30°C to +55°C window; and the Pelco's FIPS 140-3 Level 3 / TPM / Secure Boot / NDAA-compliant security stack exceeds the Hanwha's firmware-encryption baseline. Buyers on standard 802.3af switch infrastructure should verify that their switch supports PoE+ before specifying the Pelco.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.

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Related Resources

• Hanwha L7022R product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• Pelco SRXE4-2X33-EBT-IR1 product page — full specs and to add to a quote