Hikvision 8MP Cameras

Hikvision 8MP 4K cameras by form factor:

• Hikvision 8MP Turret Cameras — DS-2CD2386G2 series. AcuSense + ColorVu (LSU/SL) + Smart Hybrid Light variants.
• Hikvision 8MP Bullet Cameras — DS-2CD2T86G2 series. 60m IR, motorised varifocal options, ColorVu variants.
• Hikvision 8MP Dome Cameras — DS-2CD2186G2 series. IK10 vandal-proof for retail and commercial.
• 8MP PTZ variants — see Hikvision PTZ cameras for current 8MP PTZ stock.

Pair with any current Hikvision NVR. For complete 4K kits, see Hikvision 4K CCTV kits.

Hikvision 8MP 4K Specifications (Typical Range)

Resolution: 3840×2160 (8MP, 4K) at up to 25fps
Sensor: 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS (premium)
Lens: 2.8mm / 4mm fixed (most), 2.8-12mm motorised varifocal (Z variants)
Min. illumination: 0.0005 lux on ColorVu (-LSU/SL) variants, 0.005 lux on standard
IR range: typically 30m (turret/dome), 60m (bullet)
ColorVu: full-colour night vision on -LSU/SL variants
Smart Hybrid Light: IR + white LED auto-switch on -SL variants
WDR: 140dB on premium variants
Compression: H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+
Audio: built-in mic on most current variants
AI: AcuSense (current generation, all models)
Vandal rating: IK10 on dome models
Ingress protection: IP67
Power: PoE 802.3af / 12VDC, slightly higher draw on Smart Hybrid Light
Warranty: 3-year Australian

Hikvision 8MP Variant Selection — Standard vs ColorVu vs Smart Hybrid Light

Standard 8MP AcuSense (DS-2CD2386G2-IU): 4K resolution + IR night vision + AcuSense AI. The default 4K choice. Choose for daytime detail + reliable black-and-white IR night-time recording.

ColorVu 8MP (-LSU/SL): Adds F1.0 super-aperture lens and warm-white LED for full-colour night vision down to 0.0005 lux. Choose when night-time identification with clothing colours and vehicle paint matters — front doors, key entry positions, retail entries with low ambient light.

Smart Hybrid Light 8MP (-SL): Default IR for 24/7 monitoring; white LED switches on when AcuSense detects a human or vehicle. Combines passive recording with active visible deterrence. Closest Hikvision equivalent to Dahua TiOC strobe approach (without the siren).

Step down to 6MP: for general perimeter where 4K detail isn't required. Hikvision 6MP cameras offer 33% better storage economy with sufficient detail for typical residential distances.

Evidence-Grade 4K Detail
3840×2160 captures four times the pixels of 1080p Full HD. Faces remain identifiable at extended range, licence plates remain readable at driveway distances, and digital zoom on recorded footage retains useful detail. Meets standard requirements for police investigation evidence and insurance claim documentation.

ColorVu — Full-Colour Night Vision
Hikvision ColorVu (-LSU/SL variants on select 8MP models) provides vivid full-colour footage at 0.0005 lux — equivalent to a moonless starlit night. F1.0 super-aperture lenses and warm-white LED illumination capture clothing colours, vehicle paint, and facial details that conventional IR cameras render in black-and-white only. Critical for night-time identification.

Smart Hybrid Light Active Deterrence
8MP Smart Hybrid Light variants intelligently switch between invisible IR (24/7 default) and white LED illumination (when AcuSense detects a human or vehicle). Combines passive monitoring with active visible deterrence — the closest Hikvision equivalent to Dahua TiOC's siren-based approach.