Dahua
IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE=V1
Bullet Camera · 2.1MP (1920×1080)
- • 85.9° HFOV at 3.6mm/12mm/25mm
- • 100 m effective range
- • 100 m IR illumination
- • Low-light / ColorVu sensor
Side-by-side comparison · within brand
Dahua IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE=V1 vs Dahua IPC-EW5241-AS
Spec-by-spec comparison of two CCTV camera models, with EN 62676-4 lens math and design recommendations.
Dahua
IPC-EW5241-AS
Panoramic Camera · 2.1MP (1920×1080)
- • 180° HFOV at 1.4mm
- • 10 m effective range
- • 10 m IR illumination
- • Low-light / ColorVu sensor
Specification side-by-side
| Dahua IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE=V1 | Dahua IPC-EW5241-AS | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua | Dahua |
| Form factor | Bullet Camera | Panoramic Camera |
| Resolution | 2.1MP (1920×1080) | 2.1MP (1920×1080) |
| Focal length | 3.6mm/12mm/25mm | 1.4mm |
| Horizontal FOV | 85.9° | 180° |
| Effective range | 100 m | 10 m |
| IR distance | 100 m | 10 m |
| Low-light / ColorVu | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
Dahua IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE=V1 reaches further (100 m vs 10 m) — better for perimeter and parking-lot wide shots. Dahua IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE=V1 has stronger IR illumination (100 m vs 10 m) — better for unlit corridors and night perimeter.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dahua IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE=V1 better than Dahua IPC-EW5241-AS?
Dahua IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE=V1 reaches further (100 m vs 10 m) — better for perimeter and parking-lot wide shots. Dahua IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE=V1 has stronger IR illumination (100 m vs 10 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-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE=V1 vs Dahua IPC-EW5241-AS?
Dahua IPC-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE=V1 has a 85.9° horizontal FOV at 3.6mm/12mm/25mm. Dahua IPC-EW5241-AS has a 180° horizontal FOV at 1.4mm. 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-MFW5241T2-E3-ASE=V1 reaches 100 m of IR illumination versus 10 m for Dahua IPC-EW5241-AS. 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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