Vendor: Dahua

Dahua IPC-HDW5442TP-ZE-S3 AI 4MP Turret Motorized Camera – Starlight+, Motorized Lens, IP67

SKU: IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3
Description

4MP WizMind vari-focal vandal-proof dome camera with a large 1/1.8" sensor, motorised lens and AcuPick search.

  • 1/1.8" 4MP CMOS, 2688 x 1520 at 25/30 fps
  • Motorised 2.7-12mm vari-focal lens, F1.8
  • Smart IR up to 40m, 140dB WDR
  • WizMind: face detection, people counting, heat map, video metadata
  • SMD 3.0 with human and vehicle classification
  • AcuPick search with a compatible Dahua AI NVR
  • Built-in microphone; 2 alarm in / 1 alarm out
  • IP67 and IK10 metal housing; 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE or ePoE
4MP Ultra HD 40m IR Night Vision IP67 Weatherproof Human/Vehicle Detection Built-in Microphone
Regular price $650.00 AUD Sale price $650.00 AUD Regular price $724.00 AUD
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§ 01Overview

What the IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3 is

The Dahua IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3 is a 4MP WizMind vari-focal vandal-proof dome camera built around a large 1/1.8-inch sensor for strong low-light performance, paired with a motorised 2.7-12mm lens and 140dB WDR.

WizMind analytics add face detection, people counting, heat mapping and video metadata, while SMD 3.0 classifies humans and vehicles to filter false alarms.

Smart IR reaches up to 40m, the IK10 dome resists impact and the IP67 housing handles outdoor exposure.

AcuPick, with a compatible Dahua AI NVR, lets operators quickly find a person or vehicle across recorded footage in retail, commercial and multi-building sites.

See it in action

What the IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3 features actually look like

Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.

4MP Ultra HD

4MP captures roughly twice the detail of standard 1080p.

40m IR Night Vision

Built-in infrared sees in total darkness up to around 40m, reaching further across a larger yard or laneway. Subjects appear in clear black-and-white, sharper and brighter as they get closer.

Human/Vehicle Detection

Smart detection focuses on people and vehicles and can ignore things like swaying branches, rain or small animals — helping cut down false alerts and making the right moments easier to find.

IP67 Weatherproof

Sealed against dust and water to IP67, built to keep working through rain, storms and harsh sun — suitable for fully outdoor mounting.

Illustrative — simulated for demonstration

§ 02Engineering

IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3 specifications

- Sensor and resolution: large 1/1.8" 4MP CMOS recording 2688 x 1520 at up to 25/30 fps for clean low-light images

- Lens: motorised 2.7-12mm vari-focal, F1.8, for remote framing from wide coverage to a tighter scene

- AI analytics: WizMind face detection, people counting, heat map and video metadata extraction

- SMD 3.0: classifies humans and vehicles to filter false alarms from animals, foliage and lighting changes

- Night vision: Smart IR up to 40m, adjusting intensity to avoid overexposing close subjects

- Image processing: 140dB WDR, 3D noise reduction and HLC for harsh and backlit scenes

- AcuPick: works with a compatible Dahua AI NVR to quickly match and find a target across recorded video

- Durability and power: IP67 and IK10 metal housing; 12V DC, 24V AC,PoE or ePoE; microSD up to 1TB

§ 03Full datasheet

Detailed specifications

Camera & Image

Camera & Image — Dahua IPC-HDW5442TP-ZE-S3 AI 4MP Turret Motorized Camera – Starlight+, Motorized Lens, IP67
FeatureDetail
Image Sensor 1/1.8" CMOS
Max. Resolution 2688 (H) × 1520 (V)
ROM 4 GB
RAM 1 GB
Scanning System Progressive
Electronic Shutter Speed Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s
Min. Illumination 0.0007 lux@F1.8 (Color, 30 IRE); 0.0004 lux@F1.8 (B/W, 30 IRE); 0 lux (Illuminator on)
S/N Ratio >56 dB
Day/Night Auto(ICR)/Color/B/W
BLC Yes
HLC Yes
WDR 140 dB
Scene Self-adaptation (SSA) Yes
White Balance Auto; natural; street lamp; outdoor; manual; regional custom
Gain Control Auto
Noise Reduction 3D NR
Motion Detection OFF/ON (4 areas, rectangular)
Region of Interest (RoI) Yes (4 areas)
Image Stabilization Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
Defog Yes
Image Rotation 0°/90°/180°/270° (Support 90°/270° with 4M (2688 × 1520) resolution and lower)
Mirror Yes
Privacy Masking 8 areas
LDC Yes

§ 04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3

Strong low-light imaging

A large 1/1.8-inch sensor with 140dB WDR delivers cleaner night images and balanced footage in harsh or backlit scenes such as glass entries.

Analytics for busy sites

WizMind face detection, people counting, heat mapping and video metadata, plus SMD 3.0 classification, suit retail, offices and public sites where insight matters as much as recording.

Faster investigations

With a compatible Dahua AI NVR, AcuPick lets operators quickly locate a person or vehicle across hours of recorded video, cutting review time.

Built to take a hit

An IK10 dome and IP67 housing handle impact, dust and water in exposed and public-facing positions.

§ 05Where it fits

Right at home in these scenarios

Retail floors and entries

People counting, heat mapping and face detection support security and footfall awareness, while WDR handles bright shopfront entries.

Offices and reception areas

Clean low-light imaging and metadata search suit lobbies and corridors where clear identification is needed.

Public and education sites

IK10 impact resistance suits transport, council and school sites where tampering and weather are concerns.

Car parks and forecourts

Vehicle and human classification with 40m IR covers bays and entries while filtering nuisance alerts.

§ 06Setup

Installation & setup

01

Pick a power source

Choose 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE or ePoE to match the site. ePoE suits longer cable runs back to the recorder.

02

Mount on wall or ceiling

The dome suits wall or ceiling positions. Use a Dahua mount or junction box where surface cabling or extra clearance is needed; confirm bracket fit for the model.

03

Set IR and WDR for the scene

Tune Smart IR and WDR to the scene to avoid overexposing close subjects and to balance bright backlights at entries.

04

Pair an AI NVR for AcuPick

To use AcuPick, connect the camera to a compatible Dahua AI NVR (NVR5-series) so target search runs across recorded video.

§ 07Questions

Frequently asked about the IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3

Q.01

How far does the night vision reach on the IPC-HDBW5442EP-ZE-S3?

The Dahua datasheet specifies Smart IR up to 40m. Smart IR adjusts intensity as the lens zooms to avoid overexposing subjects close to the camera while keeping distant detail usable.
Q.02

Why does the larger sensor matter?

The 1/1.8-inch sensor gathers more light than the smaller 1/3-inch and 1/2.7-inch sensors used in many 4MP domes, giving cleaner, more usable images in low light and after dark.
Q.03

Does it have two-way audio?

No. It has a built-in microphone for one channel of audio recording plus RCA audio in and out for external devices, but no built-in speaker, so it does not provide self-contained two-way talk.
Q.04

What is AcuPick and what do I need for it?

AcuPick lets you quickly search recorded video for a specific person or vehicle. It works with the camera paired to a compatible Dahua AI NVR, typically an NVR5-series recorder, rather than on the camera alone.
Q.05

What analytics does it run?

It runs WizMind deep-learning analytics including face detection, people counting, heat mapping and video metadata, plus SMD 3.0 that classifies humans and vehicles for more relevant alerts.
Q.06

Is it suitable for vandal-prone areas?

Yes. The dome is rated IK10 for impact resistance and IP67 for dust and water, suiting public areas, retail floors, building entries and exposed exteriors where tampering is a risk.
Q.07

Can I adjust the lens after installation?

Yes. The motorised 2.7-12mm vari-focal lens sets zoom and focus remotely, so you can reframe from a wide entry to a tighter scene without returning to the camera.
Q.08

How is it powered?

It accepts 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE or ePoE. ePoE supports longer cable runs than standard PoE; run quality cable back to the switch or recorder.

§ 09Bundles

Recommended packages

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Mounting

For surface cabling or angled positions, add a Dahua mount such as the PFB204W wall bracket; confirm it suits this dome before ordering.