Dahua
IPC-HFW81230E-ZE
Bullet Camera · 12.0MP (4000×3000)
- • 100° HFOV at 4.1-16.4mm
- • 60 m effective range
- • 80 m IR illumination
- • Low-light / ColorVu sensor
Side-by-side comparison · within brand
Dahua IPC-HFW81230E-ZE vs Dahua ITC952-AU3F-IRL7ZF1640
Spec-by-spec comparison of two bullet camera models, with EN 62676-4 lens math and design recommendations.
Dahua
ITC952-AU3F-IRL7ZF1640
Bullet Camera · 11.6MP (4096×2820)
- • 40° HFOV at 7-22mm
- • 60 m effective range
- • 50 m IR illumination
- • Low-light / ColorVu sensor
Specification side-by-side
| Dahua IPC-HFW81230E-ZE | Dahua ITC952-AU3F-IRL7ZF1640 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua | Dahua |
| Form factor | Bullet Camera | Bullet Camera |
| Resolution | 12.0MP (4000×3000) | 11.6MP (4096×2820) |
| Focal length | 4.1-16.4mm | 7-22mm |
| Horizontal FOV | 100° | 40° |
| Effective range | 60 m | 60 m |
| IR distance | 80 m | 50 m |
| Low-light / ColorVu | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
Dahua IPC-HFW81230E-ZE captures more pixel detail (12 MP vs 11.6 MP), useful for license-plate or face identification at distance. Dahua IPC-HFW81230E-ZE has stronger IR illumination (80 m vs 50 m) — better for unlit corridors and night perimeter.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dahua IPC-HFW81230E-ZE better than Dahua ITC952-AU3F-IRL7ZF1640?
Dahua IPC-HFW81230E-ZE captures more pixel detail (12 MP vs 11.6 MP), useful for license-plate or face identification at distance. Dahua IPC-HFW81230E-ZE has stronger IR illumination (80 m vs 50 m) — better for unlit corridors and night perimeter. For installation-specific advice — mounting height, tilt, obstacle shadowing, BOM and PoE budget — drop both cameras into CCTVplanner and the FOV cones, DORI rings (per EN 62676-4) and cable schedule render in real time on a satellite map or imported floor plan.
What is the field of view of Dahua IPC-HFW81230E-ZE vs Dahua ITC952-AU3F-IRL7ZF1640?
Dahua IPC-HFW81230E-ZE has a 100° horizontal FOV at 4.1-16.4mm. Dahua ITC952-AU3F-IRL7ZF1640 has a 40° horizontal FOV at 7-22mm. Dahua covers a wider scene at the same distance; the FOV calculator on CCTVplanner converts these into linear meters of coverage at any chosen target distance.
Which camera has stronger IR illumination?
Dahua IPC-HFW81230E-ZE reaches 80 m of IR illumination versus 50 m for Dahua ITC952-AU3F-IRL7ZF1640. The further-reaching IR camera is the better fit for unlit yards, parking perimeters and warehouses without permanent lighting.
Can I plan a project mixing Dahua and Dahua cameras?
Yes. CCTVplanner is multi-vendor by design — drop Dahua and Dahua cameras on the same canvas, share the same EN 62676-4 lens math and DORI ring overlays, and consolidate them into one BOM with cable schedule and PoE budget. Vendor design tools (Axis Site Designer, Hikvision HiTools, Dahua Project Design Tool, i-PRO SDT) cannot do this because each speaks only its own catalog.
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