Outdoor IP Cameras

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Ingress protection (IP) rating and vandal resistance needs
Operating temperature range and environmental exposure
Night performance, IR range, and WDR for backlighting
Lens selection for distance coverage and identification zones
PoE power and surge protection planning

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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-8020R

Hanwha QNV-8020R 5MP Vandal-Resistant Dome Camera

5MP vandal dome with 120dB WDR and IR for indoor security
- 5MP at 30fps H.265/H.264 with 120dB wide dynamic range for mixed lighting
- IK10 vandal rating and IP66 weatherproof with PoE power (7.2W max)
- 4mm fixed lens, 80° FOV, 0.015 Lux low-light performance with IR LED
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-C8083R

Hanwha QNV-C8083R 5MP AI Outdoor Varifocal Dome Camera

5MP outdoor dome with motorized zoom and on-board AI object detection
- 3.2–10.2mm varifocal lens (3.2x zoom) with F1.6 aperture for flexible framing
- 5MP @ 30fps H.265 compression; 120dB WDR handles high-contrast outdoor scenes
- 30m IR range (850nm) + AI person/vehicle detection; IP66/IK10 rated for harsh weather
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Hanwha

SKU: XND-6010

Hanwha XND-6010 2MP Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP dome at 60fps with face detection and heatmap analytics
- 60fps H.265/H.264 capture—twice the frame rate for tracking fast motion
- 150dB WDR plus IR night vision handles mixed lighting without washout
- PoE powered, IP66/IK08 rated, includes people counting and queue management
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Hanwha

SKU: XND-6083RV

Hanwha XND-6083RV 2MP IR Vandal-Resistant Dome Camera

2MP vandal dome with 50m IR and motorized zoom for retail/banking
- 2MP 1920×1080 + motorized 2.8–12mm lens (4.3× zoom) for flexible framing
- 50m infrared illumination; operates at 0 Lux for unlit corridors and parking
- IK10 vandal-resistant housing; 150dB WDR handles bright windows and backlighting
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Hanwha

SKU: XNO-8083R

Hanwha XNO-8083R 6MP Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

6MP outdoor bullet with 2.1x zoom, 50m IR, and AI analytics
- Motorized 4.4–9.3mm varifocal lens captures 112° wide to 48° telephoto detail
- 0.004 Lux B&W + IR mode sees in complete darkness; 120dB WDR for backlit scenes
- AI detects persons, vehicles, license plates; tracks loitering and line crossings
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Hanwha

SKU: XNO-C6083R

Hanwha XNO-C6083R 2MP Varifocal IR Bullet Camera

2MP varifocal IR bullet with 4.3x zoom and 150dB WDR for outdoor surveillance
- 2.8–12mm motorized varifocal lens spans 120° to 27° FOV for wide-area and targeted monitoring
- Extreme WDR (150dB) and 0.001Lux IR sensitivity handle backlit and zero-light scenes
- IP66/IP67 and IK10 rated; PoE powered with edge storage up to 512GB
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Hanwha

SKU: XNO-C9083R

Hanwha XNO-C9083R 8MP 4K IR Bullet Camera

8MP 4K outdoor bullet with motorized zoom and 40m IR night vision
- 4.4–9.3mm varifocal lens (2.1x) with 113° wide to 47° tele coverage
- 120dB extreme WDR, HLC, and BLC for high-contrast outdoor scenes
- AI-based motion detection, person/vehicle classification, and people counting
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Hanwha

SKU: XNP-C6403

Hanwha XNP-C6403 2MP Outdoor AI PTZ Camera

40x optical zoom PTZ with AI tracking for large perimeter surveillance
- 1280× total magnification (40x optical + 32x digital) reads plates 100m away
- AI person/vehicle detection with auto-tracking; 360° pan at 700°/sec
- 2MP 1920×1080 @ 60fps; IP66/IK10 rated; PoE+ powered
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Hanwha

SKU: XNV-6080RSA

Hanwha XNV-6080RSA 2MP Outdoor Stainless Steel IR Dome

2MP stainless steel dome with 50m IR and motorized 4.3x zoom
- 1920x1080 at 60fps with 150dB WDR, defog, and HLC for extreme light
- 2.8–12mm motorized varifocal lens covers 119.5° to 27.9° horizontal FOV
- SUS316L stainless steel rated IP66, IP6K9K, NEMA 4X for corrosive sites
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Hanwha

SKU: XNV-6085

Hanwha XNV-6085 2MP Outdoor Vandal PTZ Dome

2MP outdoor PTZ dome with 4x zoom and IK10 vandal rating
- 4x motorized varifocal lens (4.1–16.4mm) with remote focus control
- 150dB WDR + IR night vision down to 0.0004 Lux in B/W mode
- Full PTZ range (±175° pan, ±73° tilt) with 200 preset cycles
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Hanwha

SKU: XNV-9082R

Hanwha XNV-9082R 8MP Outdoor Vandal Dome IP Camera

8MP vandal dome with 3x zoom and 40m IR for coastal/industrial sites
- 8MP at 30fps with 120dB extreme WDR handles backlit perimeters and high-contrast zones
- IP67/IP6K9K/NEMA4X + IK10+ rated for salt spray, washdowns, and physical impact
- 3x motorized varifocal (2.8–8.4mm) adjusts 114° to 40° FOV without repositioning
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Hanwha

SKU: XNV-C7083R

Hanwha XNV-C7083R 4MP Vandal-Resistant IR Outdoor Dome Camera

4MP vandal dome with 40m IR and motorized zoom for outdoor perimeters
- 2.8–10mm motorized varifocal lens (3.6x zoom) adjusts remotely for wide context or tight detail
- 40m IR range at 0 Lux plus 120dB WDR handles complete darkness and extreme backlight
- AI object detection (person, vehicle, face, license plate) with intrusion & line-crossing alerts
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Hanwha

SKU: XNV-C9083R

Hanwha XNV-C9083R 8MP 4K IR Outdoor Dome Camera

8MP 4K dome with motorized zoom and 40m IR for outdoor perimeters
- 8MP 4K @ 30fps with 4.4–9.3mm motorized varifocal lens and 2.1× zoom
- 40-meter WiseIR LED night vision plus 120dB WDR for backlit scenes
- AI object detection (person, face, vehicle, plate) with IP66/IP67 vandal rating
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Hikvision

SKU: DS-2CD2123G2-IU

Hikvision DS-2CD2123G2-IU 2MP AcuSense WDR Fixed Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP indoor dome with AcuSense detection and 30m IR night vision
- Human and vehicle detection with 120dB WDR for accurate alerts in mixed light
- 30m IR range with smart supplement light; 2.8mm or 4mm fixed lens options
- H.265+ compression and PoE 802.3af power for efficient bandwidth and easy install
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Hikvision

SKU: DS-2CD3048G2-LIU

Hikvision DS-2CD3048G2-LIU 4MP ColorVu AI Bullet IP Camera

4MP ColorVu bullet with 0.001 Lux night color and AI detection
- Full-color imaging at 0.001 Lux with F1.0 aperture; dual IR + white light to 40 m
- AI analytics detect humans/vehicles, capture faces, protect perimeters with line crossing
- IP67 metal construction, -30°C to 60°C rated, PoE powered, 78 m detection range
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Hikvision

SKU: DS-2CD5AC5G0-IZHS

Hikvision DS-2CD5AC5G0-IZHS 12MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

12MP varifocal bullet with 50m IR and 120dB WDR for outdoor sites
- 12MP 4000×3000 resolution with 2.8–12mm varifocal lens (101° to 36°)
- 50m infrared night vision + 120dB wide dynamic range for low-light contrast
- IP67/IK10 rated, PoE powered, H.265+/H.264+ with 5 custom stream profiles
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Resolution vs Coverage

4K isn't always the right answer. Pixel density (PPF/PPM) across the scene matters more than raw megapixels. A 4MP camera with proper lens selection often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong focal length. See our guide on designing identification-grade coverage and engineering camera coverage properly.

IR Range & Low Light

Advertised IR range is best-case — in real deployments effective identification range is often half. Color night vision (Hanwha Wisenet T, Hikvision ColorVu, i-PRO Color Night Vision) changes the math. Why 4K cameras fail at night covers the sensor-size tradeoffs that matter more than resolution in low-light scenes.

Environmental Rating

IP66 handles weather; IP67 adds temporary submersion tolerance. IK10 vandal-resistance matters for cameras mounted below 10 feet. Extreme cold (below -30°C) requires integrated heater circuits, which add to PoE budget. Confirm both ratings for your deployment climate.

PoE Power Budget

Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR illuminators can spike to 25W+ under cold-weather operation. A 24-port PoE+ switch often can't actually power 24 cameras at peak load. See PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

NDAA Section 889

Federal, state, and critical-infrastructure projects exclude Chinese-manufactured hardware. Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, Pelco, and Digital Watchdog are NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted for federal use but unaffected for commercial deployments.

Analytics at the Edge

On-camera AI (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha Wisenet 7 AI, i-PRO Scene Analytics, Hikvision AcuSense) processes video locally and filters false alarms before they reach the NVR. Reduces operator fatigue and storage — but requires proper scene setup. See our frame rate tradeoffs for deployment guidance.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

IP66 / IP67 Sealing

International Protection codes define dust and water ingress resistance. IP66 = dust-tight + high-pressure water jets. IP67 adds 1m submersion tolerance for 30 min. For exterior mounting, IP66 is minimum; IP67 preferred for below-grade or flood-prone zones.

IK10 Vandal Rating

Impact protection rated to 20 joules (roughly equivalent to a 5kg mass dropped from 40cm). IK10 housings survive deliberate attack — rocks, hammers, baseball bats. Required spec for cameras mounted below 10 feet in public or semi-public areas.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Scene lighting ratio. Entry-level cameras offer 120dB WDR; premium models reach 150dB. Matters most at doors, loading bays, and other high-contrast scenes where interior shadows and exterior sunlight meet. Hanwha Wisenet 7 hits 150dB across its premium X-series.

ONVIF Profile S + G

Industry-standard protocol for IP camera communication. Profile S = live streaming, Profile G = recording/playback. Any ONVIF-compliant camera works with any ONVIF-compliant VMS, preventing vendor lock-in. Check spec sheet for profile conformance, not just "ONVIF-compatible."

PoE+ / PoE++

802.3at PoE+ delivers 25.5W per port (enough for most outdoor cameras with heater + IR). 802.3bt PoE++ delivers 60-90W for PTZ cameras, heated housings, and integrated wipers. Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak not nameplate. See PoE injectors for single-port solutions.

H.265 + Smart Compression

H.265 compression cuts bitrate 40-50% versus H.264 at equivalent quality. Smart/Zipstream variants drop bitrate further during static scenes. For 24/7 recording at 30+ day retention, codec matters more than camera — see retention math for the storage implications.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Commercial Parking Lot

Bullet cameras on 20-30ft poles at perimeter corners, domes at pedestrian walkways, LPR-capable cameras at entry/exit lanes. Typical deployment: 8-16 outdoor IP cameras + 16-channel NVR with 30-day retention.

Retail Storefront + Exterior

Outdoor domes at building corners and rear exits, LPR cameras at drive-through lanes, vandal-resistant cameras at ATM vestibules. Tie into access control and alarm systems for integrated security workflow.

K-12 School Campus

Wide-area coverage at playgrounds, bus loops, and athletic facilities; PTZ cameras at main entries for visitor identification; multi-sensor panoramic at gymnasiums and common areas. School surveillance design guide covers coverage planning.

Warehouse & Distribution Center

Long-range bullets at loading docks, thermal cameras at perimeter fence, panoramic cameras in high-bay areas for wide-coverage single-camera monitoring. Warehouse surveillance systems covers typical deployment patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the minimum weatherproof rating for outdoor IP cameras?

IP66 is the minimum — dust-tight with high-pressure water-jet resistance. IP67 adds 1-meter submersion tolerance for 30 minutes, which matters in flood-prone zones, below-grade parking, or cameras near irrigation. For cameras mounted below 10 feet, specify IK10 vandal-resistance in addition to IP rating.

Do I need 4K outdoor IP cameras?

Not necessarily. Pixel density across the actual scene matters more than raw megapixels. A 4MP camera with a proper focal-length lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong optics — better sensor per-pixel performance, lower bitrate, less storage. Use our DORI pixel density guide to plan resolution by deployment distance instead of defaulting to 4K.

How far can IR illumination reach on outdoor cameras?

Advertised IR range is a best-case spec — real effective identification range is often half the rated distance due to atmospheric conditions, reflectance, and image processing. For nighttime deployments, consider color night vision (Hanwha Wisenet T, Hikvision ColorVu, i-PRO Color Night Vision) which captures usable color video at near-total darkness using F1.0 optics and supplemental warm-white illuminators.

Are Hikvision outdoor cameras NDAA compliant?

No. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under NDAA Section 889 for U.S. federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement. For NDAA-required deployments, specify Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, Pelco, or Digital Watchdog. Private commercial deployments can use Hikvision without restriction.

What PoE rating do outdoor cameras require?

Fixed outdoor cameras with heater + IR typically require PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). Outdoor PTZ cameras, thermal-plus-visible dual-sensor cameras, and cameras with integrated wipers require PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). A 24-port PoE+ switch can't always power 24 cameras simultaneously at peak — see why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras for budget planning.

Do outdoor IP cameras work with any NVR or VMS?

ONVIF Profile S and G conformance — not just "ONVIF-compatible" labeling — is what guarantees interoperability. Check spec sheets for explicit Profile S (live streaming) and Profile G (recording) conformance. Certified ONVIF cameras work with Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Avigilon, Exacq, and most major VMS platforms. Proprietary analytics metadata may require vendor-specific VMS integration.

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Hanwha QNV-8020R 5MP Vandal-Resistant Dome Camera

Hanwha QNV-C8083R 5MP AI Outdoor Varifocal Dome Camera

Hanwha XND-6010 2MP Indoor Dome IP Camera

Hanwha XND-6083RV 2MP IR Vandal-Resistant Dome Camera

Hanwha XNO-8083R 6MP Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha XNO-C6083R 2MP Varifocal IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha XNO-C9083R 8MP 4K IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha XNP-C6403 2MP Outdoor AI PTZ Camera

Hanwha XNV-6080RSA 2MP Outdoor Stainless Steel IR Dome

Hanwha XNV-6085 2MP Outdoor Vandal PTZ Dome

Hanwha XNV-9082R 8MP Outdoor Vandal Dome IP Camera

Hanwha XNV-C7083R 4MP Vandal-Resistant IR Outdoor Dome Camera

Hanwha XNV-C9083R 8MP 4K IR Outdoor Dome Camera

Hikvision DS-2CD2123G2-IU 2MP AcuSense WDR Fixed Indoor Dome IP Camera

Hikvision DS-2CD3048G2-LIU 4MP ColorVu AI Bullet IP Camera

Hikvision DS-2CD5AC5G0-IZHS 12MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

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