Hikvision 4MP Outdoor Mini PTZ Camera, 4x Zoom, H.265+, 120dB WDR, IK10, PoE/12VDC, 2.8-12mm
The Hikvision DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3 is a compact 4MP mini PTZ camera with 4x optical zoom and pan/tilt control in a small dome body. It runs on standard PoE, so it needs no PoE+ switch, and its IP66 / IK10 housing suits exposed or higher-risk positions.
Key points
- 4MP (2560 x 1440) on a 1/3" sensor (this is a 4MP camera, not 4K)
- 2.8-12mm motorised lens, 4x optical plus 16x digital zoom
- Full pan and tilt with presets and patrol routes
- 20m Smart IR; 120dB WDR for mixed lighting
- IP66 weatherproof and IK10 vandal-resistant
- Standard PoE (802.3af) or 12V DC; no PoE+ needed
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§ 01Overview
What the DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3(2.8-12MM) is
The Hikvision DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3 is a compact 4MP mini PTZ camera for small sites that want pan, tilt and zoom without the size, cost or power demands of a full PTZ dome.
It captures 2560 x 1440 video (a 4MP camera, not 4K) and uses a 2.8-12mm motorised lens for 4x optical zoom, so you can sweep an area and then zoom in on a door, counter or gate.
A useful practical point is power: it runs on standard PoE (802.3af, around 9W), so it does not need the PoE+ switch that larger PTZ cameras require, which keeps the install simpler and cheaper.
The small dome is discreet, and the IP66 weatherproof and IK10 vandal-resistant housing lets you mount it in exposed or higher-contact spots such as a lobby or entry.
Smart IR reaches about 20 metres and adjusts intensity to avoid washing out close subjects, and 120dB WDR holds detail in mixed lighting like a shopfront window.
The camera supports presets and patrol routes for automatic scanning, a microSD card up to 256GB for on-board recording, and a line in/out audio interface for an external microphone or speaker (there is no built-in microphone).
It is normally fitted by a security or cabling technician.
See it in action
What the DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3(2.8-12MM) features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
4MP Ultra HD
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3(2.8-12MM) specifications
- 2.8-12mm motorised lens with 4x optical and 16x digital zoom for flexible framing.
- Full pan and tilt with presets and patrol routes for automatic scanning.
- 20m Smart IR that adjusts intensity to avoid overexposing close subjects.
- IP66 weatherproof and IK10 vandal-resistant compact dome housing.
- Standard PoE (802.3af) or 12V DC power; line in/out audio interface, no built-in microphone.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/3" progressive scan CMOS |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.005 Lux @(F1.6, AGC ON); B/W: 0.001 Lux @(F1.6, AGC ON); 0 Lux with IR |
| White Balance | Auto/Manual/ATW (Auto-tracking White Balance)/Indoor/Outdoor/Fluorescent Lamp/Sodium Lamp |
| Gain | Auto/Manual |
| Shutter Time | 50Hz: 1/1 s to 1/30,000 s; 60Hz: 1/1 s to 1/30,000 s |
| Day & Night | IR Cut Filter |
| Digital Zoom | 16× |
| Privacy Mask | 24 programmable privacy masks |
| Focus Mode | Auto/Semi-automatic/Manual |
| WDR | 120 dB WDR |
| Max. Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Image Enhancement | 3D DNR, HLC, EIS, Regional Exposure, Regional Focus |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 2.8 mm to 12 mm, 4× optical zoom |
| Zoom Speed | Approx. 2 s (optical lens, wide-tele) |
| Field of View | Horizontal field of view: 100° to 33°(Wide-Tele); Vertical field of view: 53° to 18°(Wide-Tele); Diagonal field of view: 119° to 37.5°(Wide-Tele) |
| Working Distance | 10 mm to 1500 mm (wide-tele) |
| Aperture Range | F1.6 to F2.7 |
| Movement Range (Pan) | 0° to 330° |
| Pan Speed | Configurable, from 0.1°/s to 100°/s, Preset speed: 100°/s |
| Movement Range (Tilt) | From 0° to 90° |
| Tilt Speed | Configurable, from 0.1°/s to 100°/s Preset Speed: 100°/s |
| Proportional Zoom | Support |
| Presets | 300 |
| Power-off Memory | Support |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IR Distance | 20 m |
| Smart IR | Support |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Video Compression | Main Stream: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 | Sub-stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG | Third Stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG |
| H.264 Type | Baseline Profile/Main Profile/High Profile |
| H.264+ | Support |
| H.265 Type | Baseline Profile/Main Profile/High Profile |
| H.265+ | Support |
| Video Bitrate | 32 Kbps to 16384 Kbps |
| SVC | Support |
| Main Stream | 50Hz: 25fps (2560 × 1440, 2048 × 1536, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720) | 60Hz: 24fps (2560 × 1440), 30fps (2048 × 1536, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720) |
| Sub-Stream | 50Hz: 25fps (704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288) | 60Hz: 30fps (704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240) |
| Third Stream | 50Hz: 25fps (1280 × 720, 704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288) | 60Hz: 30fps (1280 × 720, 704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240) |
| ROI | Main stream, sub-stream, and third stream respectively support two fixed areas. |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Compression | G.711alaw/G.711ulaw/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM |
| Audio Bitrate | 64 Kbps (G.711)/16 Kbps (G.722.1)/16 Kbps (G.726)/32 Kbps to 160 Kbps(MP2L2) |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Smart Event | Face Detection, Intrusion Detection, Line Crossing Detection, Region Entrance Detection, Region Exiting Detection, Object Removal Detection, Unattended Baggage Detection, Audio Exception Detection |
| Smart Record | ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment), Dual-VCA |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Network Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC, up to 256 GB; NAS (NPS, SMB/CIPS), ANR |
| Protocols | IPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1x, Qos, FTP, SMTP, UPnP, SNMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTCP, RTP, TCP/IP, UDP, IGMP, ICMP, DHCP, PPPoE, Bonjour |
| API | Open-ended, support ONVIF, ISAPI, and CGI, support HIKVISION SDK and Third-Party Management Platform, support Hik-Connect |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 20 channels |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users; 3 levels: Administrator, Operator and User |
| Security Measures | User authentication (ID and PW), Host authentication (MAC address); HTTPS encryption; IEEE 802.1x port-based network access control; IP address filtering |
| Client | iVMS-4200, iVMS-4500, iVMS-5200, Hik-Connect |
| Web Browser | IE 8 to 11, Chrome 31.0 to 44, Firefox 30.0 to 51 |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basic Event | Motion Detection, Video Tampering Detection, Exception |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Interface | 1-ch audio input and 1-ch audio output |
| Network Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M Ethernet, PoE |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power | 12 VDC & PoE; Max.: 12 W (Max. 3.9 W for IR) |
| Working Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
| Working Humidity | ≤ 90% |
| Protection Level | IP66 Standard, IK10, TVS 4000V Lightning Protection, Surge Protection and Voltage Transient Protection |
| Material | Aluminum alloy, PC, PC+ABS |
| Dimensions | Φ 130.7 mm × 101.7 mm (Φ 5.15" × 4.00") |
| Weight | Approx. 0.53 kg (1.17 lb) |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3(2.8-12MM)
Standard PoE, simpler install
It runs on ordinary 802.3af PoE rather than PoE+, so it works on common switches and NVR ports with no special power planning.
Discreet and tough
The compact dome is unobtrusive, while IP66 and IK10 ratings let you mount it outdoors or in high-contact areas.
Backed locally
Supplied by an authorised dealer with a 3-year Australian warranty and support.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Small retail or office entries
Ceiling-mount it to check the door and counter, panning and zooming to follow activity as needed.
Apartment lobbies
The IK10 dome handles rough treatment, and the compact size does not intimidate residents and visitors.
Front entries and patios
Zoom in to confirm faces at the door from a wider mounting position, with 20m IR for the surrounding area at night.
Small car parks and courtyards
Pan to sweep a small lot and zoom onto a vehicle, with IR covering the area after dark.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
Power
Standard PoE (802.3af) or 12V DC. A common PoE switch or NVR port is enough; no PoE+ is required.
Mounting
Use a pendant or wall bracket and allow clearance for the dome to pan and tilt freely. The unit is about 0.5kg.
Cabling
Run one Cat5e/6 cable, maximum 100m, from the switch or NVR to the camera position.
Setup
In Australia a network camera is usually fitted by a licensed security installer or a competent IT/cabling technician, who runs the Cat5e/6 cable, terminates the RJ45, mounts the unit and adds it to the NVR or app. Add it in Hik-Connect or your NVR, then set preset positions and patrol routes.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3(2.8-12MM)
Q.01
Is this a 4K camera?
Q.02
Does it need a PoE+ switch?
Q.03
How much zoom does it have?
Q.04
Does it have a built-in microphone?
Q.05
How far does the night vision reach?
Q.06
Is it weatherproof and vandal-resistant?
Q.07
Can it run preset tours and patrols?
Q.08
Does it record on board?
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Record it on an NVR
Pair it with a Hikvision PoE NVR such as the DS-7604NI-M1/4P or DS-7608NI-M2/8P 6TB for recording and PTZ control.
Add storage
Fit a surveillance drive such as the 6TB in the NVR for continuous recording.
Mount it
Use the DS-1294ZJ-PT wall mount bracket for a tidy, stable PTZ installation.
Need more zoom
For long-range coverage step up to the DS-2DE4425IW-DE(T5) with 25x optical zoom and 100m IR.
