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
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i-PRO

SKU: WV-X25500-V3LN

i-PRO WV-X25500-V3LN 5MP AI Outdoor Dome Camera

5MP outdoor dome with 3.1x motorized zoom and 70m IR for perimeter surveillance
- 3.1x motorized varifocal (2.9–9mm) zoom without repositioning the camera
- 70m IR range at 30 IRE plus embedded AI for face, people, vehicle detection
- IP66/IK10 weatherproof, PoE+ powered, runs -40°C to +55°C outdoor extremes
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SKU: WV-X25600-V2LN

i-PRO WV-X25600-V2LN 6MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

6MP outdoor vandal dome with 70m IR and edge AI analytics
- IK10 impact rating and IP66 sealing for extreme weather and tampering
- 70m infrared night vision with 2.0x optical zoom and image stabilization
- Facial recognition AI processing on-camera; PoE+ powered via single cable
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SKU: WV-X25700-V2LN

i-PRO WV-X25700-V2LN 6MP Outdoor Dome IP Camera

6MP outdoor dome with 70m IR, motorized zoom, and on-camera AI
- 6MP at 30 fps with motorized 4.3–8.6mm varifocal lens for remote focus
- 70m IR night vision plus AI detection: people, vehicles, faces, audio events
- IP67/IK10 rated for rain, dust, and 50J impact resistance outdoors
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SKU: WV-X35302-F2L

i-PRO WV-X35302-F2L 2MP AI WDR Night Vision Audio Wide Angle Outdoor Dome IP Camera

2MP outdoor dome with 21m IR night vision and AI analytics for 24/7 surveillance
- 144dB dynamic range with intelligent auto exposure handles extreme backlit and high-contrast scenes
- 0.02 lx color + 0 lx IR sensitivity captures detail in near-total darkness with 21m IR reach
- IP66/IK10 rated, -40°C to +60°C operation with AI motion, face, people, and vehicle detection
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SKU: WV-X35302-F2LM

i-PRO WV-X35302-F2LM 2MP AI WDR Night Vision PoE Outdoor Wide Angle Dome IP Camera

2MP outdoor dome with 144dB WDR, 21m IR, and built-in AI analytics
- 1920×1080 @ 60 fps with 144 dB Super Dynamic WDR for high-contrast scenes
- 21-meter IR night vision with switchable LED levels; 0 lux operation
- AI detection for motion, face, people, vehicle, occupancy, and non-mask events
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SKU: WV-X35402-F2L

i-PRO WV-X35402-F2L 4MP Compact Dome IP Camera

4MP dome for transit with 14m IR and AI analytics in IP66/IK10 housing
- 4MP at 30fps with 0.07lx color and 14m IR for reliable day/night cabin monitoring
- AI Face, People, Vehicle, and Non-mask Detection plus Sound Classification on-board
- PoE powered (8.6W), IP66/IK10 rated, engineered for -40°C to +60°C rail/vehicle use
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SKU: WV-X35402-F2LM

i-PRO WV-X35402-F2LM 4MP On-board Compact Dome IP Camera

4MP dome for railway & transit with 14m IR and AI detection
- 4MP @ 30fps with 132dB dynamic range for backlit scenes
- Sees in near-total darkness: 0.07 lx color, 0 lx B&W with IR
- IP66/IK10 rated, -40°C to +60°C, EN50155 railway certified
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SKU: WV-X6533LNS

i-PRO WV-X6533LNS 2MP Extreme IR PTZ Outdoor Camera

40x zoom PTZ with 350m IR for extreme-range outdoor surveillance
- 2MP 1920×1080 @ 60 fps with 40x optical zoom (4.25–170 mm)
- 350m IR range on AC 24V; 150m on PoE+ for total darkness detection
- 360° pan / –30° to +210° tilt; IP66/IK10 rated for coastal & industrial
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SKU: WV-X66300-Z3K

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z3K 2MP Outdoor AI PTZ Dome Camera

32× zoom outdoor PTZ dome with IK10 vandal rating and facial recognition
- 32× optical zoom (4.25–170 mm) spans 65° wide to 2° tele for perimeter coverage
- Continuous 360° pan, −20° to +90° tilt, 256 presets for rapid repositioning
- IK10 impact rated, IP66 sealed, 3.0 m IR night vision, H.265/H.264 dual codec
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SKU: WV-X66300-Z3LK

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z3LK 2MP Outdoor AI IR PTZ Dome

32× zoom PTZ dome with 250m IR and AI analytics for outdoor perimeters
- 2MP 1/2.8" CMOS sensor with 144dB WDR handles extreme contrast and –50°C to +60°C
- 32× optical zoom (4.25–136mm) tracks subjects across large areas without digital loss
- 250m IR range plus IP66/IK10 rating for unattended night operation in harsh weather
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SKU: WV-X66300-Z3LS

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z3LS 2MP AI PTZ Outdoor Camera

32x zoom PTZ with 350m IR and on-camera AI for outdoor perimeter monitoring
- 2MP 60fps Full HD with 32x motorized optical zoom (4.25–136mm) for detail capture across large areas
- 350m IR range and IP66/IK10 rating handle coastal, industrial, and extreme weather deployments
- On-board AI detects people, vehicles, faces, and sound events without external servers
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SKU: WV-X66300-Z3S

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z3S 2MP AI Rapid PTZ Outdoor Security IP Camera

32x zoom PTZ outdoor dome with 700°/s pan and AI detection
- 2MP @ 60 fps with 32x optical zoom (4.25–136 mm) for ID at 600+ ft
- Face, people, vehicle, and non-mask AI detection with 144 dB dynamic range
- IP66/NEMA 4X rated with 0.006 lx B/W sensitivity and built-in gyro stabilization
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SKU: WV-X66300-Z4K

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z4K 2MP Outdoor AI PTZ Dome Camera

40× zoom outdoor PTZ dome with 144dB WDR and 0.011 lux night color
- 360° endless pan and −20° to +90° tilt with 256 presets for rapid repositioning
- 2MP 1/2.8″ CMOS sensor captures detail across 65° wide to 2° tele field of view
- IP66 rated, IK10 vandal resistant, PoE+ powered for exposed outdoor mounting
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SKU: WV-X66300-Z4LK

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z4LK 2MP Outdoor AI IR PTZ Dome

40× zoom PTZ dome with 250m IR and IK10 vandal rating for outdoor surveillance
- 40× optical zoom (4.25–170mm) with 256 presets for rapid repositioning across wide areas
- 250m infrared range plus 144dB WDR captures detail in daylight and deep shadows simultaneously
- IP66/NEMA 4X sealed housing and IK10 impact rating withstand harsh outdoor and high-risk environments
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SKU: WV-X66300-Z4LS

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z4LS 2MP AI IR Rapid PTZ Outdoor Security IP Camera

2MP outdoor PTZ with 40x zoom, 350m IR, and AI detection
- 700°/s preset pan speed with 40x optical + 60x digital zoom for rapid tracking
- 350m IR illumination with 144 dB dynamic range for 24/7 low-light coverage
- IP66/IK10 rated with H.265 dual codec and AI analytics for perimeter surveillance
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SKU: WV-X66300-Z4S

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z4S 2MP AI Rapid PTZ Outdoor Security IP Camera

40x zoom PTZ with AI analytics and 144dB dynamic range for outdoor tracking
- 2MP at 60fps with 40x optical zoom (4.25–170mm) and 700°/s pan speed
- 144dB dynamic range and IR night vision in IP66, IK10 vandal-resistant housing
- AI detection for motion, faces, people, vehicles, non-mask, and occupancy
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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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i-PRO WV-X25500-V3LN 5MP AI Outdoor Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-X25600-V2LN 6MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-X25700-V2LN 6MP Outdoor Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-X35302-F2L 2MP AI WDR Night Vision Audio Wide Angle Outdoor Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-X35302-F2LM 2MP AI WDR Night Vision PoE Outdoor Wide Angle Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-X35402-F2L 4MP Compact Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-X35402-F2LM 4MP On-board Compact Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-X6533LNS 2MP Extreme IR PTZ Outdoor Camera

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z3K 2MP Outdoor AI PTZ Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z3LK 2MP Outdoor AI IR PTZ Dome

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z3LS 2MP AI PTZ Outdoor Camera

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z3S 2MP AI Rapid PTZ Outdoor Security IP Camera

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z4K 2MP Outdoor AI PTZ Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z4LK 2MP Outdoor AI IR PTZ Dome

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z4LS 2MP AI IR Rapid PTZ Outdoor Security IP Camera

i-PRO WV-X66300-Z4S 2MP AI Rapid PTZ Outdoor Security IP Camera

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