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Mobotix MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016
Bullet Camera with 12.6MP (4096×3072) resolution, 120° field of view, and 0m IR night vision range.
SPECIFICATIONS · MOBOTIX MX-M73A-12DN016
Specifications
About the Mobotix MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016
The Mobotix MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016 is a rugged outdoor-grade bullet form factor designed to withstand exposure to weather, vandalism, and direct sunlight. Ultra-high resolution above 8MP is reserved for situations where one camera must replace several — large open atriums, parking decks, and stadium seating areas where digital zoom on a single feed substitutes for multiple cameras. There is no built-in IR illuminator on this model, so it depends entirely on ambient light. In dark environments, pair it with external IR floods or white-light illuminators. An ultra-wide angle (>120°) captures nearly an entire scene from one position, but pixels per meter drops sharply at the edges, so identification at the periphery is limited.
Best use cases for this camera
Entrance, lobby & vestibule
The 120° field of view captures the entire entrance and surrounding waiting area from a single ceiling mount. Useful for capturing visitors as they enter and leave.
Strengths
- •12.6MP sensor preserves detail under digital zoom on recorded footage
- •120° wide field of view reduces the number of cameras needed per area
Considerations
- •No built-in IR — requires external illumination for night use
- •Edge distortion and reduced peripheral pixel density limit identification at the corners of the frame
- •Higher resolution increases storage and bandwidth requirements proportionally — verify NVR capacity
Coverage at Different Distances
| Distance | Coverage Width | Coverage Area | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5m | 17.3m | 87 m² | Entrance, corridor |
| 10m | 34.6m | 346 m² | Room, retail aisle |
| 15m | 52.0m | 779 m² | Warehouse, parking row |
| 20m | 69.3m | 1386 m² | Parking row, courtyard |
| 30m | 103.9m | 3118 m² | Parking lot, yard |
| 50m | 173.2m | 8660 m² | Perimeter, large area |
Field of View Visualization
Night Vision Performance
Daytime
Full 12.6MP (4096×3072) resolution at 120° field of view. Effective identification range up to 50m in good lighting conditions.
Nighttime (IR)
Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 0m in complete darkness. Switches to B/W mode for clear night footage.
Installation tips for the MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016
Position so the most important subject (entrance, cash register, gate) is in the center third of the frame — peripheral pixel density drops with wide angles.
Plan storage at roughly 50 GB per camera per day for continuous H.265 recording at 15fps — verify NVR has sufficient HDD bay capacity.
Coverage geometry & DORI distances
At a 5-metre standoff the Mobotix MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016 covers about 17.3 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 34.6 m, and at 20 m to 69.3 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 55 m, observe up to 22 m, recognise up to 11 m, and produce identification-grade detail (the ≥250 px/m bar used by Polish and EU courts as evidentiary) up to 5 m. Effective range above the identify threshold relies on supplementary lighting or a longer-focal-length optic — the geometry above assumes the 1.6mm lens declared by the manufacturer.
Power & cabling
The Mobotix MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016 draws an estimated 5.5 W under typical load (with the IR illuminator engaged where applicable), placing it in the 802.3af (Class 3, ≤15.4 W) budget. A single switch port supplies enough power without an injector. Cabling: stick to Cat6 STP for runs up to 100 m end-to-end — beyond that, add an inline PoE extender or move to fibre with a media converter at the camera end. On outdoor runs, route through ø25 PVC or PE conduit to keep the cable shielded from UV and rodents.
Privacy & legal (GDPR / RODO)
Any camera operating in a publicly accessible area falls under GDPR (RODO in Poland) — Art. 13 obliges the data controller to post an information sign at every entry point with controller name, DPO contact, lawful basis (typically Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interest for property protection), purpose, and retention period. Even a narrowly-aimed bullet camera can incidentally record passers-by, so the Art. 13 sign at the entry point applies regardless of how tightly the lens is framed.
Installer time & cost (rough estimate)
A typical EU installer quotes 3–4 h of labour per bullet camera of this class (approximately €135–€185 excluding hardware), broken down as bracket mounting, cable termination at both ends, on-site commissioning, and a brief operator handover. Allow extra time for high mounts (>4 m), exterior installations requiring scaffolding, or sites where cable routing demands wall penetrations or conduit work.
Indicative EU 2024-2025 pricing — actual quotes vary by region, mounting height, and site conditions. Excludes hardware, transport, permits, and VAT.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mobotix MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016 suitable for outdoor installation?
Yes for the IP66/IP67-rated variant of this model. Bullet and dome bodies in the Mobotix range survive direct rain, snow and UV; check the IP / IK rating against your environment (IP66 for rain/dust, IK10 for vandal-prone locations).
What PoE class powers the Mobotix MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016?
The camera draws roughly 5.5 W in steady-state operation, requiring a 802.3af (Class 3, ≤15.4 W) switch port. A single Cat6 STP cable carries both data and power up to 100 m — beyond that, add an inline extender or convert to fibre near the camera.
How much storage does the Mobotix MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016 consume per day?
At 12.6MP (4096×3072) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016 produces approximately 50 GB per day — about 1500 GB per month. Motion-only or event-triggered recording typically cuts that by 40–70 % depending on scene activity. Plan NVR HDD capacity for the longest retention period required by your privacy policy or insurance contract.
Up to what distance can the Mobotix MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016 identify a person?
Per EN 62676-4:2025 pixel-density thresholds, this camera identifies (≥ 250 px/m on the target) up to about 5 m, recognises a person up to 11 m, observes general activity up to 22 m, and detects motion up to 55 m. Identification distance assumes daylight or full IR illumination on the target — at the limits of the IR cone the effective identify distance shrinks roughly 30 %.
What network bandwidth does Mobotix MOBOTIX Mx-M73A-12DN016 use?
Typical ingest is 19 Mbps for the main stream (H.265, medium scene complexity, 15 fps) plus ~0.5 Mbps for a low-resolution sub-stream used by mobile clients. For a 16-camera installation of this class, plan a 50–100 Mbps NVR uplink and a dedicated VLAN for camera traffic.
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