How do the imaging specs compare?

Both cameras deliver 2560×1440 at up to 30fps. The Hanwha QNV-7082R uses a 1/3" CMOS sensor with a 3.2–10mm (3.1×) motorized varifocal lens spanning 98.6° to 30.8° horizontal field of view, giving installers the flexibility to frame a scene without repositioning the camera. Its minimum illumination is 0.1 lux color / 0 lux B/W (IR-assisted) and its IR reach extends to 30m. WDR is rated at 120dB via Hanwha's SSDR/WDR engine. The i-PRO WV-X35402-F2L uses an approximately 1/2.8" CMOS with a fixed 2.4mm lens producing a 121° horizontal (16:9) field of view. Its minimum illumination is 0.07 lux color / 0.06 lux B/W, and IR reach is 14m at 30IRE / 10m at 50IRE. Dynamic range is rated at 132dB maximum (Super Dynamic On, Level 31).

On DORI performance the two cameras diverge due to lens selection. The QNV-7082R's varifocal tele end reaches 129m detect / 13m identify. The X35402-F2L's fixed wide lens reaches 29m detect / 2.9m identify. The i-PRO's sensor is slightly larger (approx. 1/2.8" vs 1/3"), contributing to its marginally better low-light figures and higher rated WDR (132dB vs 120dB). The Hanwha's motorized zoom makes it a better fit for mid-to-long-distance scene coverage; the i-PRO's 121° wide angle is optimised for close-range, wide-area or cabin monitoring.

What about installation and environment?

Both cameras carry IP66 and IK10 ratings and operate from −40°C. The i-PRO X35402-F2L extends to +60°C vs the Hanwha QNV-7082R's +55°C ceiling. Both accept PoE (IEEE 802.3af); the i-PRO draws 8.6W (PoE Class 0 per spec sheet) versus the Hanwha's 11.4W (PoE Class 3), making the i-PRO marginally more budget-friendly on switch port power budgets. The Hanwha also accepts 12VDC, giving a second power path the i-PRO does not list. The Hanwha includes a CVBS video output (720×480/576) for installation alignment. The i-PRO lists a wind resistance rating of up to 40 m/s (~89 mph), which the Hanwha spec does not include.

The i-PRO X35402-F2L carries additional certifications absent from the Hanwha: NEMA 4X (UL50E), UL 62368-1, c-UL, EN50155, JIS E 5006, IEC62236, and EN50121—all relevant for rail and transit vehicle deployment. The Hanwha has no listed railway/vehicle certifications. The Hanwha is physically larger (Ø137×106.1mm, 710g) compared to the i-PRO (109×53×119mm, approx. 475g), which may matter in confined mounting locations. The Hanwha lists compatible conduit knockouts (3/4"/M25, single/double/4" octagon) and named accessories (SBP-301HMW2, SBV-136BW); the i-PRO spec does not list accessory part numbers in the provided data.

Which fits your VMS and analytics better?

Both cameras support ONVIF Profile S/G/T and H.265/H.264 compression. The Hanwha QNV-7082R additionally supports ONVIF Profile G and Hanwha's SUNAPI (HTTP API), and streams up to 3 simultaneous profiles to 6 unicast users. The i-PRO WV-X35402-F2L supports ONVIF Profile G/M/S/T and allows up to 14 simultaneous users. The i-PRO also lists SFTP and MQTT protocol support, which the Hanwha spec does not include. The i-PRO's SoC is identified as Ambarella CV25M; the Hanwha's SoC is not specified.

On analytics, the i-PRO carries on-board AI motion, face, people, vehicle, mask, and occupancy detection, plus AI Sound Classification (gunshot, yell, vehicle horn, glass break) and Scene Change Detection. The Hanwha provides directional detection, enter/exit, virtual line, defocus detection, and tampering analytics—solid perimeter analytics but without the AI-classified person/vehicle/face layer. Edge storage supports up to 512GB microSDXC on the i-PRO versus 128GB on the Hanwha. The i-PRO includes FIPS 140-2 Level 3 hardware security (NXP EdgeLock SE050F) and a pre-installed GlobalSign device certificate; the Hanwha lists HTTPS/SSL, digest authentication, IP filtering, and 802.1X, but does not specify a hardware security element. Audio: the Hanwha provides a line-in input; the i-PRO spec lists audio support with G.726/G.711 but the provided data does not explicitly state built-in microphone vs. line-in.

Which should you choose: the QNV-7082R or the X35402-F2L?

Our take: The QNV-7082R is the stronger choice when optical flexibility and long-range coverage are the priority: its 3.2–10mm motorized varifocal lens covers scenes from 98.6° wide to 30.8° tele with a 129m detect range at tele—far beyond the X35402-F2L's fixed 29m detect limit. It also offers a second power path (12VDC) and draws less power concern at the tele-position framing benefit. The X35402-F2L is the correct specification for transit, rail, or vehicle installations: it carries EN50155, EN50121, NEMA 4X, and UL 62368-1 certifications not listed for the Hanwha, operates to +60°C vs +55°C, consumes only 8.6W, supports up to 14 simultaneous streams, doubles the edge storage ceiling (512GB vs 128GB), and adds FIPS 140-2 Level 3 hardware security plus AI-classified face, people, vehicle, and sound detection. Choose the QNV-7082R for perimeter or parking lot coverage requiring zoom; specify the X35402-F2L for certified transit environments or deployments requiring deep AI analytics and hardware-rooted security.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Resources

• Hanwha QNV-7082R product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• i-PRO X35402-F2L product page — full specs and to add to a quote