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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Hikvision

SKU: DS-2CD2T47G2-LSU/SL

Hikvision DS-2CD2T47G2-LSU/SL 4MP ColorVu AI IR WDR Strobe Light Audio Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

4MP ColorVu bullet with 60m strobe light and AI detection for 24/7 color
- 0.0005 Lux ColorVu capture at F1.0 aperture; adaptive 60m white-light strobe
- 130 dB WDR handles extreme contrast; AI reduces false alarms with human/vehicle ID
- IP67 weatherproof, PoE powered (9W max), three lens options (2.8/4/6mm)
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SKU: DS-2CD2T67G2P-LSU/SL

Hikvision DS-2CD2T67G2P-LSU/SL 6MP ColorVu AI Dual-Sensor WDR PoE Panoramic IP Camera

180° panoramic 6MP ColorVu with dual sensors and AI detection
- Full-color night vision to 0.0005 Lux plus 40m intelligent white light
- 130 dB WDR and AI human/vehicle detection reduce false alarms
- PoE powered dual-lens design with H.265+ codec for bandwidth savings
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Hikvision

SKU: DS-2CD2T87G2-LSU/SL

Hikvision DS-2CD2T87G2-LSU/SL 8MP ColorVu AI IR WDR Strobe Light Audio Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

8MP ColorVu bullet with 60m strobe & AI detection for 24/7 color surveillance
- 8MP 3840×2160 resolution with 0.0005 Lux ColorVu night vision—full color in near-darkness
- Human/vehicle AI recognition with line crossing, intrusion, and region entrance/exit detection
- 130 dB WDR handles extreme backlighting; IP67 rated for -30°C to 60°C outdoor use
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SKU: DS-2CD2T87G2P-LSU/SL

Hikvision DS-2CD2T87G2P-LSU/SL 8MP ColorVu AI Panoramic PoE Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

180° panoramic 8MP with full-color night vision to 40m
- 5120 × 1440 resolution at 20 fps captures wide scenes with detail
- ColorVu technology sees color at 0.0005 Lux; white light reaches 40m
- AI detects line crossing, intrusion, human/vehicle; IP67 metal housing
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SKU: DS-2CD3148G2-LISU

Hikvision DS-2CD3148G2-LISU 4MP AcuSense AI IR Dome Camera

4MP AI dome with 40m IR and human/vehicle classification for outdoor security
- AcuSense deep learning distinguishes humans from vehicles to cut false alarms
- 40m IR + white light supplemental lighting works in 0.001 Lux color mode
- IP67 weatherproof, IK10 vandal-resistant, PoE powered with 2.8mm or 4mm lens
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Hikvision

SKU: DS-2CD3748G2T-LIZSU

Hikvision DS-2CD3748G2T-LIZSU 8MP AcuSense AI IR WDR Outdoor Dome IP Camera

8MP motorized dome with AI human/vehicle detection and 40m IR
- 8MP at 2688×1520 with motorized 2.7–13.5mm lens for flexible framing
- AcuSense AI reduces false alarms by distinguishing people and vehicles
- IP67 weatherproof, PoE powered, 40m IR with white-light assist
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SKU: DS-2CD3956G2-ISU

Hikvision DS-2CD3956G2-ISU 5MP AI Fisheye 180° WDR Indoor IP Camera

180° fisheye IP camera with 5MP, 120dB WDR, and AI threat detection
- 5MP at 2560×1920 with 180° view captures entire rooms in single shot
- AcuSense AI classifies humans and vehicles to reduce false alarms
- 8m IR night vision and 120dB WDR for low-light performance
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SKU: DS-2CD3T48G2-LIS

Hikvision DS-2CD3T48G2-LIS 4MP ColorVu Smart Hybrid Light WDR AI Bullet IP Camera

4MP ColorVu bullet with dual IR/white light and AI analytics for 24/7 outdoor surveillance
- 0.001 Lux color or 0 Lux with supplemental light; 120 dB WDR for mixed lighting
- AI-powered people counting, face capture, and perimeter protection with 1.5 TOPS compute
- IP67 & NEMA 4X rated; PoE Class 3 powered; up to 78 m detection range (4 mm lens)
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SKU: DS-2CD5546G0-IZHS

Hikvision DS-2CD5546G0-IZHS 4MP Varifocal Dome

4MP varifocal dome with motorized 2.8–12mm or 8–32mm lens and 30–50m IR
- 4MP at 30fps with 140dB wide dynamic range and 850nm IR up to 50m
- Motorized varifocal lens with P-iris and full pan/tilt/rotate adjustment
- IP67/IK10 rated, –40°C to 65°C operational, PoE or 12VDC powered
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SKU: DS-2CD5A26G0-IZHS

Hikvision DS-2CD5A26G0-IZHS 2MP Varifocal Bullet Camera

2MP varifocal bullet with 50m IR and 140dB WDR for outdoor surveillance
- Motorized 2.8-12mm zoom lens with 103° to 39° FOV and auto-focus control
- 0.002 Lux color or full IR night vision; 1920×1080 @ 60fps H.265+ compression
- IP67 and IK10 rated weatherproofing; PoE powered with 12VDC backup option
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SKU: DS-2CD5A85G0-IZHS

Hikvision DS-2CD5A85G0-IZHS 8MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

8MP varifocal bullet with 50m IR and IP67 weatherproofing
- 3840 × 2160 resolution at 30 fps with 2.8–12mm lens, 112.4° to 41° FOV
- 50 m infrared range with 0 Lux night vision and 120 dB wide dynamic range
- IP67 weatherproof, IK10 impact rated, PoE powered at 15W max consumption
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SKU: DS-2CD6825G0/C-IVS

Hikvision DS-2CD6825G0/C-IVS 2MP Dual-Lens People Counting Camera

Dual-lens 2MP people counter with 6m IR and PoE for retail/transit
- Bi-directional counting with height-based filtering minimizes occlusion errors
- 2MP 1920×1080 at 104.5° FOV captures 6m IR range in full darkness
- PoE 802.3af powered, IP67 outdoor rated, 300MB on-board eMMC storage
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SKU: DS-2CD6944G0-IHS

Hikvision DS-2CD6944G0-IHS 8MP PanoVu AI WDR H.265+ Outdoor Dome IP Camera

16MP panoramic dome with 180° view and 20m IR for outdoor coverage
- Quad 4MP sensors capture 180° horizontal × 90° vertical in one camera
- H.265+ compression with PoE+ power reduces bandwidth and cable runs
- IP67 weatherproof, IK10 vandal resistant, AI object detection included
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Hikvision

SKU: DS-2CD6D52G0-IHS

Hikvision DS-2CD6D52G0-IHS 5MP PanoVu Camera

5MP panoramic outdoor camera with edge AI object detection
- 5MP resolution with panoramic 104° diagonal FOV for wide coverage
- Built-in AI object detection & classification without external compute
- IP67/IK10 rated, IR night vision, H.265 compression, PoE powered
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Hikvision

SKU: DS-2CD7526G0-IZHS

Hikvision DS-2CD7526G0-IZHS 2MP Varifocal Dome

2MP varifocal dome with motorized zoom and 50m IR for outdoor surveillance
- 1920 × 1080 @ 60 fps with 140 dB WDR for backlit and high-contrast scenes
- Dual lens options (2.8–12 mm or 8–32 mm) with 112.7 m detect range at telephoto
- 0.0001 Lux B/W + IR night vision; IP67/IK10 rated; PoE powered
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SKU: DS-2CD7526G0-IZHS8

Hikvision DS-2CD7526G0-IZHS8 2MP IR Varifocal Dome

2MP varifocal dome with 30–50m IR and dual lens options for flexible coverage
- 2.8–12mm or 8–32mm varifocal lens for 114°–15° field-of-view range
- 0.0001 Lux B/W or 0 Lux with IR supplement light in complete darkness
- IP67 outdoor rated, PoE powered, H.265+/H.264 multi-stream at up to 60 fps
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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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Hikvision DS-2CD2T47G2-LSU/SL 4MP ColorVu AI IR WDR Strobe Light Audio Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

Hikvision DS-2CD2T67G2P-LSU/SL 6MP ColorVu AI Dual-Sensor WDR PoE Panoramic IP Camera

Hikvision DS-2CD2T87G2-LSU/SL 8MP ColorVu AI IR WDR Strobe Light Audio Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

Hikvision DS-2CD2T87G2P-LSU/SL 8MP ColorVu AI Panoramic PoE Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

Hikvision DS-2CD3148G2-LISU 4MP AcuSense AI IR Dome Camera

Hikvision DS-2CD3748G2T-LIZSU 8MP AcuSense AI IR WDR Outdoor Dome IP Camera

Hikvision DS-2CD3956G2-ISU 5MP AI Fisheye 180° WDR Indoor IP Camera

Hikvision DS-2CD3T48G2-LIS 4MP ColorVu Smart Hybrid Light WDR AI Bullet IP Camera

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Hikvision DS-2CD5A85G0-IZHS 8MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

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Hikvision DS-2CD6944G0-IHS 8MP PanoVu AI WDR H.265+ Outdoor Dome IP Camera

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