IP Bullet Cameras | Outdoor Surveillance

Plan Your Deployment

Select fixed or varifocal lens based on required field of view and identification distance
Specify IR range requirements for nighttime coverage without supplemental lighting
Confirm IP66/IP67 rating and operating temperature range for the installation environment
Evaluate integrated analytics: line crossing, intrusion detection, or LPR capability
Plan mounting height and angle to minimize IR reflection and maximize coverage depth

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Hanwha

SKU: XNO-8080R

Hanwha XNO-8080R 5MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 2.5x zoom and 120dB WDR for variable light
- Motorized varifocal lens (3.7–9.4mm) with F1.2 aperture and IR for 24/7
- 120dB wide dynamic range + ICR day/night switching for backlit scenes
- IP67/NEMA 4X weatherproof, IK10 vandal-resistant, PoE powered
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Hanwha

SKU: XNO-8082R

Hanwha XNO-8082R 6MP Outdoor IR Bullet Network Camera

6MP outdoor bullet with 3x motorized zoom and 40m IR for day/night surveillance
- Motorized 2.8–8.4mm varifocal lens (3x zoom) with F1.2–F2.8 aperture for flexible framing
- 120dB extremeWDR + H.265/H.264 compression for balanced exposure in high-contrast scenes
- IP67/IK10 rated construction with built-in gyro stabilization and dual SD card slots up to 512GB
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SKU: XNO-9082R

Hanwha XNO-9082R 4K Outdoor IR Bullet Network Camera

8MP 4K outdoor bullet with 3x zoom, 120dB WDR, and 40m IR range
- 8MP 4K at 30fps H.265/H.264 with motorized 2.8–8.4mm varifocal lens
- Extreme WDR (120dB), HLC, defog, and gyro-stabilization for harsh conditions
- IP66/IP67 rated, IK10 impact protection, dual SD slots, PoE/12V/24VAC power
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SKU: XNO-9083R

Hanwha XNO-9083R 4K Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

8MP 4K outdoor AI bullet with 50m IR and 120dB WDR for enterprise surveillance
- 2.1x motorized varifocal (4.4–9.3mm) with 0 Lux IR operation and extremeWDR for any lighting
- AI object detection (person, face, vehicle, license plate) plus virtual line/area intrusion analytics
- IP66/IP67 rated with IK10 vandal resistance and dual microSD slots for 1TB edge storage
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SKU: XNO-9083R/KEX

Hanwha XNO-9083R/KEX 4K IR Bullet AI Camera

8MP 4K bullet with 50m IR and IK10 vandal rating for outdoor 24/7
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SKU: XNO-A6084R

Hanwha XNO-A6084R 2MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

2MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom, 50m IR, IK10 vandal armor
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SKU: XNO-A8084R

Hanwha XNO-A8084R 5MP Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor AI bullet with motorized zoom, 40m IR, IK10 vandal rating
- Motorized 3.3–9.3mm varifocal lens eliminates manual refocus across 99°–31° FOV
- AI detects people, vehicles, faces, license plates on-camera without cloud dependency
- IP66/NEMA 4X housing, IK10 rated, 40m IR range, H.265 compression for perimeter work
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SKU: XNO-C7083R

Hanwha XNO-C7083R 4MP Varifocal IR Bullet Camera

4MP varifocal IR bullet with 3.6x zoom and 120dB WDR for outdoor surveillance
- 2592x1520 @ 60fps H.265/H.264 with motorized 2.8–10mm lens and manual focus
- Extreme WDR (120dB) plus AI-powered person/vehicle/plate detection on gyro-stabilized sensor
- 40m IR range at 0 lux, IP67/IK10 rated, PoE powered for harsh outdoor deployments
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SKU: XNO-C7083R/KEX

Hanwha XNO-C7083R/KEX 4MP IR Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom and 0.5m IR for day/night
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SKU: XNO-C8083R

Hanwha XNO-C8083R 6MP Varifocal IR Bullet Camera

6MP varifocal IR bullet for outdoor surveillance in complete darkness
- 4.4–9.3mm motorized varifocal lens with 2.1x zoom and P-iris focusing
- 120dB extreme WDR + 0 Lux IR for high-contrast and low-light scenes
- IP66/IP67 rated, IK10 vandal resistant, PoE powered with gyro stabilization
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Hanwha

SKU: XNO-L6080R

Hanwha XNO-L6080R 2MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

2MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom, 30m IR, and 120dB WDR
- 1920×1080 at 60fps with motorized 3.2–10mm varifocal lens for flexible framing
- 120dB Wide Dynamic Range handles backlit entries and high-contrast loading docks
- 30m integrated IR, IP66/IK10 rated, PoE powered—all-weather perimeter surveillance
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Hikvision

SKU: DS-2CD2083G2-IU

Hikvision AcuSense DS-2CD2083G2-IU 8MP AI IR Outdoor Fixed Bullet IP Camera

8MP AI bullet with 40m IR and human/vehicle detection for outdoor 24/7
- 8MP 3840×2160 resolution with 0.005 Lux color or 0 Lux B/W IR performance
- Human and vehicle AI detection with line crossing and intrusion alerts
- IP67 aluminum housing with PoE power; choice of 2.8mm, 4mm, or 6mm lens
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SKU: PCI-B15F6S

Hikvision AcuSense PCI-B15F6S 5MP IR Outdoor Fixed Bullet IP Camera with 6mm Lens

5MP IR bullet with AcuSense AI for perimeter detection to 126m
- 5MP @ 2592×1944 with 40m IR night vision and 120dB WDR
- AcuSense human and vehicle classification reduces false alarms
- 6mm lens, IP67 outdoor rated, PoE powered (8.5W max)
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Hikvision

SKU: PCI-LB12F4S

Hikvision AcuSense PCI-LB12F4S 2MP AI Starlight IR Bullet IP Camera

2MP AI bullet with 90m IR and human/vehicle classification for 24/7 outdoor monitoring
- 0.002 Lux color + 120dB WDR captures detail in near-total darkness and mixed lighting
- AI-powered human and vehicle detection reduces false alarms with smart target filtering
- IP67-rated with PoE power, M12 lens mount, and up to 90m intelligent IR range
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Hikvision

SKU: IDS-2CD7A46G0/P-IZHSY

Hikvision DeepinView IDS-2CD7A46G0/P-IZHSY 4MP AI IR Varifocal Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

4MP AI bullet with 100m IR and dual varifocal lens for perimeter surveillance
- 4MP at 30fps with 0.0001 Lux B/W sensitivity and 50–100m IR range
- Dual varifocal options (2.8–12mm or 8–32mm) with motorized P-iris and AI detection
- IP67 rated, IK10 impact resistant, PoE powered at 16.8W max
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SKU: DS-2CD1643G2-IZS

Hikvision DS-2CD1643G2-IZS 4MP Starlight WDR Outdoor PoE Bullet IP Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized 2.8–12mm lens and 50m Smart IR
- 0.005 Lux Starlight WDR captures color in near-darkness; 120dB dynamic range
- Motorized varifocal lens adjusts 95.9° to 29.2° FOV without moving camera
- Human and vehicle AI detection with IP67 vandal housing; PoE 802.3af powered
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What to Look For When Buying

The decisions that matter most before you spec.

Lens Selection & Field of View

Fixed lenses (4mm–12mm) provide cost savings and thermal stability; motorized varifocals add flexibility for multi-zone coverage but increase complexity and power draw. Confirm your pixel density and identification distance requirements before choosing focal length—undersizing lens specs is a common failure point.

PoE Power Budget & Heater/Cooler Loads

Bullet cameras with integrated IR illumination, heaters for frost prevention, and active cooling consume 10–30W each. Plan your PoE switch capacity carefully; PoE budget planning for outdoor deployments often exceeds initial estimates. Mid-scale sites (40+ units) commonly require PoE++ or auxiliary power injection.

IR Illumination Range & Bleed-Through Risk

Built-in IR extends night vision to 30–100m depending on LED power and lens aperture. In dense urban or indoor-outdoor transition zones, IR can reflect off glass, water, and nearby surfaces, creating noise and false positives. Test before large-scale rollout in reflective environments.

Mounting Rigidity & Vibration Damping

Cylindrical bullets are inherently more rigid than domes in high-wind environments (parking structures, rooftops). However, loose wall or pole mounts can introduce vibration—especially with motorized zoom. Budget for quality brackets and damping clips. Poor mounting is often overlooked in post-deployment system failure investigations.

Temperature & Humidity Performance

IP67+ housings protect against rain and dust, but internal fogging and condensation occur in extreme thermal swings (–40 to +65°C environments). Units with internal heaters and humidity-resistant optical coatings cost more upfront but eliminate warranty claims and image-quality drift over 3–5 years.

Brand Ecosystem & Codec Support

Leading brands like Hikvision, Axis, and Pelco offer proprietary enhancement tools (edge analytics, wide-dynamic-range tuning). Verify your NVR and storage throughput support the codec and frame-rate profiles you're purchasing—mismatches force expensive rework.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect bullet cameras performance.

IP67 Weatherproofing

Dust-tight and submersion-rated (1m for 30min) housings protect electronics in rain, snow, and coastal spray. Verify gasket and cable-gland construction; cheap seals fail within 18–24 months in coastal or high-humidity zones.

Varifocal Motorized Zoom

Remotely adjustable focal length (e.g., 2.8–12mm) allows post-install coverage tuning without physical access. Increases cost and power draw by 20–40%; reserve for zones where fixed-lens deployment is uncertain.

Thermal (Uncooled Microbolometer) Imaging

Long-wave infrared sensor detects body heat and warm objects independent of visible light. Essential for perimeter intrusion detection and 24/7 detection in total darkness, but provides silhouette-only identification; combine with visible-light units for forensic detail.

Starlight / Super Sensitivity

Enhanced sensor gain and large apertures (f/1.2 or wider) enable color imaging at <0.01 lux. Prevents washed-out IR-only nighttime footage in lit areas (parking lots, building entries) but increases heat signature and requires cooler climates to prevent thermal throttling.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Dual-exposure or sensor-level tone-mapping recovers detail in high-contrast scenes (bright sky + dark building shadow). Critical for perimeter coverage but increases bitrate 15–25% and can introduce motion artifacts at frame rates below 30 FPS.

H.265 / HEVC Codec

50–60% bitrate reduction vs. H.264 at equal quality. Requires HEVC-capable NVR decoder; older systems force transcoding, which collapses network core bandwidth. Verify end-to-end codec support before bulk adoption.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Retail Perimeter (40-Unit Deployment)

36× 5MP fixed-lens 4mm bullets (1920×1200 @30fps) around building edge; 4× motorized varifocals (2.8–12mm) at entry gates for zoom-in verification. Total bitrate ~80 Mbps; requires dual PoE+ switches (60W×40) + 2TB/week storage throughput budgeting. Deploy Hikvision DS-2CD2x series or Axis P1365 for proven performance.

Industrial Yard Perimeter (80-Unit Thermal + Visible)

40× visible-light 4MP bullets (6mm fixed) on fencing; 40× 640×480 thermal microbolometer units (9Hz 19mm) on alternate poles for intrusion detection. PoE++ required (95W×40 visible + 10W×40 thermal); dual NVR servers for redundancy and core throughput. Plan 5TB/week. Pelco Sarix or i-PRO H+ series recommended.

Parking Garage Multi-Level (120-Unit Starlight Deployment)

5 levels × 24 units per level; 3MP starlight bullets (f/1.2, 2.8mm) at 2.5m height, spaced 6m apart. Zero IR supplementation (LED glare risk off polished concrete). Total bitrate ~60 Mbps; 3-week retention on 8TB SAN. Verify starlight performance in your actual lighting profile before purchase. Hanwha QNB or Vivotek IB8360 series.

School Campus Perimeter (25-Unit Mixed Deployment)

20× 2MP fixed 4mm bullets (entry points + fence lines); 5× motorized 2.8–8mm varifocals (gate verification). K-12 best practice requires 30 FPS @2MP (30 Mbps total), 90-day rolling retention (650GB), and hardened NVR behind firewall. Axis M2014-E or Hikvision DS-2CD2043G0-I recommended for education integrator support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a bullet and a dome camera for outdoor use?

Bullets have a cylindrical shroud with fixed or varifocal lenses optimized for directed long-distance coverage (fence lines, corridors, building facades). Domes mount flush to ceilings and are better for short-range wide-angle coverage. Bullets resist wind sway better; domes are easier to conceal. Choose bullets for perimeter; domes for entries and soffit mounting.

Do I need a heater for outdoor bullets in cold climates?

Yes, in areas below 0°C. Integrated heaters (5–10W) prevent internal condensation and maintain focus accuracy. Without them, image quality degrades and lenses fog overnight. Factor heater power into your PoE budget calculations—a 40-unit cold-climate deployment can add 200W+ of heater demand.

Can I use a 4K bullet camera with an older PoE switch?

No. 4K units at 30 FPS generate 80–120 Mbps per camera; 10–15 units will saturate a 1 Gbps switch. You also need PoE++ (95W) for integrated IR and processing. Budget for new infrastructure: PoE++ switch, gigabit uplink, and multi-TB NVR. PoE switch failure is common at scale—plan ahead.

How do I choose between thermal and visible-light bullets?

Thermal detects body heat and warm objects in total darkness but shows only silhouettes; visible-light requires ambient or IR illumination but provides color detail and facial recognition. Best practice: use thermal for perimeter intrusion detection (24/7) and visible-light for entry gates and forensic identification. Combine both for incident reconstruction.

What frame rate should I use to avoid storage and bandwidth waste?

Default 30 FPS works for stationary subjects; use 15 FPS for slow-moving perimeter zones to cut bitrate by 50%. High-motion zones (parking lots, loading docks) need 30 FPS. Careless frame-rate selection amplifies storage costs without improving detection. Profile your actual scene motion before rolling out.

Which brands offer the best support for integrators?

Leading brands include Hikvision (cost-effective, good analytics), Axis (premium support, proprietary features), Pelco (VMS ecosystem), i-PRO (Sony optics), and Hanwha (Wisenet ecosystem). Verify NVR codec support, firmware update cycles, and regional support before committing to bulk orders.

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Hanwha XNO-8080R 5MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

Hanwha XNO-8082R 6MP Outdoor IR Bullet Network Camera

Hanwha XNO-9082R 4K Outdoor IR Bullet Network Camera

Hanwha XNO-9083R 4K Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha XNO-9083R/KEX 4K IR Bullet AI Camera

Hanwha XNO-A6084R 2MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Hanwha XNO-A8084R 5MP Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha XNO-C7083R 4MP Varifocal IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha XNO-C7083R/KEX 4MP IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha XNO-C8083R 6MP Varifocal IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha XNO-L6080R 2MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

Hikvision AcuSense DS-2CD2083G2-IU 8MP AI IR Outdoor Fixed Bullet IP Camera

Hikvision AcuSense PCI-B15F6S 5MP IR Outdoor Fixed Bullet IP Camera with 6mm Lens

Hikvision AcuSense PCI-LB12F4S 2MP AI Starlight IR Bullet IP Camera

Hikvision DeepinView IDS-2CD7A46G0/P-IZHSY 4MP AI IR Varifocal Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

Hikvision DS-2CD1643G2-IZS 4MP Starlight WDR Outdoor PoE Bullet IP Camera

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