Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE 4MP Outdoor PTZ Camera, 25x Zoom, 50m IR
The Hikvision E Series HIK-2DE4A425IWDE is an outdoor PTZ camera featuring 25x optical zoom. This compact IP camera captures high-quality 4MP images using efficient H.265 or H.265+ compression for your security cameras and surveillance systems.
Offering a 360-degree endless pan range and wide tilt, this versatile network camera is ideal for outdoor monitoring across large areas in Australia. The high resolution 4MP PTZ camera allows focusing on forensic details for robust video surveillance.
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- Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 2pm, Sydney time.
- 1–4 business days Australia-wide. Free standard shipping over $300, flat $25 under.
- 3-year warranty on cameras and recorders, back-to-base, plus your Australian Consumer Law rights.
- 30-day returns on unopened items. Faulty on arrival? We cover return shipping.
- Genuine Australian stock. Never grey imports. Prices include GST.
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Most orders arrive within 1–4 business days Australia-wide; remote and regional areas can take a little longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
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§ 01Overview
What the DS-2DE4A425IW-DE is
Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DES6 4MP PTZ Network Camera delivers high-performance surveillance for expansive outdoor environments such as car parks and industrial yards by combining 50 metres of IR night vision with IP66-rated weather protection for reliable security across Australian properties.
See it in action
What the DS-2DE4A425IW-DE features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
4MP Ultra HD
50m IR Night Vision
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
DS-2DE4A425IW-DE specifications
- Powerful Optical Zoom: 25x magnification enables distant subjects to be viewed clearly without losing image quality.
- Smart Night Vision: 50 metres of infrared range ensures high-quality imaging in complete darkness with smart overexposure prevention.
- Flexible PTZ Functionality: 360-degree endless pan and -5 to 90-degree tilt allow full coverage of monitored areas and efficient tracking.
- Advanced Compression: H.265+ technology significantly reduces storage requirements and bandwidth while preserving high image quality.
- Weatherproof Design: IP66-rated housing ensures durability and reliable performance in harsh outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
- Image Enhancement: 120dB Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and 3D Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) provide clear images in high-contrast lighting.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.005 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), B/W: 0.001 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1 s to 1/30,000 s |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Zoom | 25x optical, 16x digital |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Image Settings | Saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, and white balance adjustable by client software or web browser |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | 120 dB |
| SNR | >52dB |
| Defog | Digital defog |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Privacy Mask | 24 programmable polygon privacy masks, mask color or mosaic configurable |
| Regional Focus | Yes |
| Regional Exposure | Yes |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.8 to 120 mm |
| FOV | Horizontal FOV 53.3° to 2.6°, vertical FOV 30.6° to 1.5°, diagonal FOV 60.5° to 3° |
| Focus | Auto, semi-auto, manual |
| Aperture | Max. F1.6 |
| Zoom Speed | Approx. 3.4 s |
| Movement Range (Pan) | 0° to 360° |
| Movement Range (Tilt) | -5° to 90° |
| Pan Speed | Pan speed: configurable from 0.1° to 300°/s; preset speed: 350°/s |
| Tilt Speed | Tilt speed: configurable from 0.1° to 160°/s, preset speed 200°/s |
| Proportional Zoom | Yes |
| Presets | 300 |
| Preset Freezing | Yes |
| Patrol Scan | 8 patrols, up to 32 presets for each patrol |
| Pattern Scan | 4 pattern scans, record time over 10 minutes for each scan |
| Park Action | Preset, pattern scan, patrol scan, auto scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan |
| 3D Positioning | Yes |
| PTZ Status Display | Yes |
| Scheduled Task | Preset, pattern scan, patrol scan, auto scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan, dome reboot, dome adjust |
| Power-off Memory | Yes |
| DORI Distance | Detect 2200 m (7217.8 ft); Observe 873 m (2864.2 ft); Recognize 440 m (1443.6 ft); Identify 220 m (721.8 ft) (Tele) |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supplement Light Type | IR |
| Supplement Light Range | IR Distance: up to 50 m |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (2560 × 1440, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720); 60 Hz: 30 fps (2560 × 1440, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720) |
| Sub-Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288); 60 Hz: 30 fps (704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240) |
| Third Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288); 60 Hz: 30 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240) |
| 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.265 Type | Main profile |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 8 fixed regions for each stream |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Compression | G.711alaw/G.711ulaw/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/AAC-LC |
| Audio Bit rate | 64Kbps(G.711)/16Kbps(G.722.1)/16Kbps(G.726)/32-192Kbps(MP2L2)/128 to 1024 Kbps(PCM)/16-64Kbps(AAC-LC) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | AAC: 16 kHz, 32 kHz, 48 kHz; MP2L2: 16 kHz, 32 kHz, 48 kHz; PCM: 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 32 kHz, 64 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Smart Event | Face detection, line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection, unattended baggage detection, object removal detection, audio exception detection |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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, Websocket, Websockets |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 20 channels |
| API | Open Network Video Interface (Version 18.12), Profile S, Profile G, Profile T), ISAPI, SDK, ISUP |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users; 3 user levels: administrator, operator, and user |
| Security | Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, 802.1X authentication (EAP-TLS, EAP-LEAP, EAP-MD5), watermark, IP address filter, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, control timeout settings, security audit log, TLS 1.2, host authentication (MAC address) |
| Network Storage | NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), auto network replenishment (ANR) |
| Client | iVMS-4200, HikCentral Pro, Hik-Connect |
| Web Browser | IE 10-11, Chrome 57+, Firefox 52+, Safari 11+ |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basic Event | Motion detection, video tampering alarm, exception, alarm input and output |
| Alarm Linkage | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger alarm output, trigger recording, and PTZ actions (such as preset, patrol scan, pattern scan) |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| On-board Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support microSD/SDHC/SDXC card, up to 256 GB |
| Audio | 1 input (line in), max. input amplitude: 2-2.4 vpp, input impedance: 1 KΩ ± 10%; 1 output (line out), line level, output impedance: 600 Ω |
| Alarm | 2 inputs, 2 outputs |
| Reset | Yes |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power | 12 VDC, Max. 18 W; PoE (802.3at) |
| Dimension | Ø 169 mm × 161 mm (Ø 6.65" × 6.34") |
| Weight | Approx. 2.45 kg (5.40 lb.) |
| Operating Condition | -30 °C to 65 °C (-22 °F to 149 °F). Humidity 90% or less (non-condensing) |
| General Function | Mirror, password protection |
| Protection | IP66 (IEC 60529-2013), TVS 6000V lightning protection, surge protection and voltage transient protection |
| Camera & Image — Image Sensor | 1/2.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
|---|---|
| Camera & Image — Max. Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Camera & Image — Min. Illumination | Color: 0.005 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), B/W: 0.001 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR |
| Camera & Image — Shutter Speed | 1/1 s to 1/30,000 s |
| Camera & Image — Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Camera & Image — Zoom | 25x optical, 16x digital |
| Camera & Image — Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Camera & Image — Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Camera & Image — Image Settings | Saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, and white balance adjustable by client software or web browser |
| Camera & Image — Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Camera & Image — Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | 120 dB |
| Camera & Image — SNR | >52dB |
| Camera & Image — Defog | Digital defog |
| Camera & Image — Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Camera & Image — Privacy Mask | 24 programmable polygon privacy masks, mask color or mosaic configurable |
| Camera & Image — Regional Focus | Yes |
| Camera & Image — Regional Exposure | Yes |
| Lens & Distance — Focal Length | 4.8 to 120 mm |
| Lens & Distance — FOV | Horizontal FOV 53.3° to 2.6°, vertical FOV 30.6° to 1.5°, diagonal FOV 60.5° to 3° |
| Lens & Distance — Focus | Auto, semi-auto, manual |
| Lens & Distance — Aperture | Max. F1.6 |
| Lens & Distance — Zoom Speed | Approx. 3.4 s |
| Lens & Distance — Movement Range (Pan) | 0° to 360° |
| Lens & Distance — Movement Range (Tilt) | -5° to 90° |
| Lens & Distance — Pan Speed | Pan speed: configurable from 0.1° to 300°/s; preset speed: 350°/s |
| Lens & Distance — Tilt Speed | Tilt speed: configurable from 0.1° to 160°/s, preset speed 200°/s |
| Lens & Distance — Proportional Zoom | Yes |
| Lens & Distance — Presets | 300 |
| Lens & Distance — Preset Freezing | Yes |
| Lens & Distance — Patrol Scan | 8 patrols, up to 32 presets for each patrol |
| Lens & Distance — Pattern Scan | 4 pattern scans, record time over 10 minutes for each scan |
| Lens & Distance — Park Action | Preset, pattern scan, patrol scan, auto scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan |
| Lens & Distance — 3D Positioning | Yes |
| Lens & Distance — PTZ Status Display | Yes |
| Lens & Distance — Scheduled Task | Preset, pattern scan, patrol scan, auto scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan, dome reboot, dome adjust |
| Lens & Distance — Power-off Memory | Yes |
| Lens & Distance — DORI Distance | Detect 2200 m (7217.8 ft); Observe 873 m (2864.2 ft); Recognize 440 m (1443.6 ft); Identify 220 m (721.8 ft) (Tele) |
| Night Vision — Supplement Light Type | IR |
| Night Vision — Supplement Light Range | IR Distance: up to 50 m |
| Night Vision — Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| Night Vision — IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Video — Main Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (2560 × 1440, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720); 60 Hz: 30 fps (2560 × 1440, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720) |
| Video — Sub-Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288); 60 Hz: 30 fps (704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240) |
| Video — Third Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288); 60 Hz: 30 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240) |
| Video — 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 |
| Video — H.264 Type | Baseline Profile/Main Profile/High Profile |
| Video — H.265 Type | Main profile |
| Video — Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Video — Region of Interest (ROI) | 8 fixed regions for each stream |
| Audio — Audio Compression | G.711alaw/G.711ulaw/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/AAC-LC |
| Audio — Audio Bit rate | 64Kbps(G.711)/16Kbps(G.722.1)/16Kbps(G.726)/32-192Kbps(MP2L2)/128 to 1024 Kbps(PCM)/16-64Kbps(AAC-LC) |
| Audio — Audio Sampling Rate | AAC: 16 kHz, 32 kHz, 48 kHz; MP2L2: 16 kHz, 32 kHz, 48 kHz; PCM: 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 32 kHz, 64 kHz |
| Audio — Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
| AI & Deep Learning — Smart Event | Face detection, line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection, unattended baggage detection, object removal detection, audio exception detection |
| Network & Storage — 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, Websocket, Websockets |
| Network & Storage — Simultaneous Live View | Up to 20 channels |
| Network & Storage — API | Open Network Video Interface (Version 18.12), Profile S, Profile G, Profile T), ISAPI, SDK, ISUP |
| Network & Storage — User/Host | Up to 32 users; 3 user levels: administrator, operator, and user |
| Network & Storage — Security | Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, 802.1X authentication (EAP-TLS, EAP-LEAP, EAP-MD5), watermark, IP address filter, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, control timeout settings, security audit log, TLS 1.2, host authentication (MAC address) |
| Network & Storage — Network Storage | NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), auto network replenishment (ANR) |
| Network & Storage — Client | iVMS-4200, HikCentral Pro, Hik-Connect |
| Network & Storage — Web Browser | IE 10-11, Chrome 57+, Firefox 52+, Safari 11+ |
| Event & Alarm — Basic Event | Motion detection, video tampering alarm, exception, alarm input and output |
| Event & Alarm — Alarm Linkage | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger alarm output, trigger recording, and PTZ actions (such as preset, patrol scan, pattern scan) |
| Interface — Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| Interface — On-board Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support microSD/SDHC/SDXC card, up to 256 GB |
| Interface — Audio | 1 input (line in), max. input amplitude: 2-2.4 vpp, input impedance: 1 KΩ ± 10%; 1 output (line out), line level, output impedance: 600 Ω |
| Interface — Alarm | 2 inputs, 2 outputs |
| Interface — Reset | Yes |
| General & Environment — Power | 12 VDC, Max. 18 W; PoE (802.3at) |
| General & Environment — Dimension | Ø 169 mm × 161 mm (Ø 6.65" × 6.34") |
| General & Environment — Weight | Approx. 2.45 kg (5.40 lb.) |
| General & Environment — Operating Condition | -30 °C to 65 °C (-22 °F to 149 °F). Humidity 90% or less (non-condensing) |
| General & Environment — General Function | Mirror, password protection |
| General & Environment — Protection | IP66 (IEC 60529-2013), TVS 6000V lightning protection, surge protection and voltage transient protection |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DS-2DE4A425IW-DE
DarkFighter Low-Light Performance
Usable colour footage in very dim conditions before IR activates.
50 m Smart IR
Adjusts intensity to avoid close-range washout. Covers medium-size car parks and yards.
AcuSense with Smart Tracking
Classifies people and vehicles. Auto-tracks a moving target and returns to preset after.
IP66 with Lightning Protection
TVS 6000V surge protection. Operates from -30°C to 65°C.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Medium Car Park or Yard
Set patrol routes to sweep the area. 50 m IR covers the lot at night. 25× zoom identifies plates and faces.
School or Campus Gate
Preset positions cover the entry. Smart tracking follows suspicious movement.
Commercial Building Perimeter
Compact dome is less obtrusive than a full-size speed dome. 25× zoom still reaches across a car park.
Construction Site Entry
IP66 handles dust and rain. Zoom in to check workers and vehicles at the gate.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the Box
1. Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE PTZ Camera × 1 2. Mounting Screws & Anchors × 1 set 3. Quick Start Guide × 1
Installation Requirements
1. Power: PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, max 24 W) or 12V DC. 2. Cable: Cat5e or Cat6, max 100 m. 3. Mounting: Pole, wall, or pendant. Camera weighs about 2.45 kg. 4. Clearance: Allow 360° pan and 90° tilt range.
App Setup
1. Download Hik-Connect app (iOS or Android). Create an account. 2. Power the camera via PoE+. Wait about 90 seconds for boot. 3. Add by QR code or serial number. 4. Set preset positions, patrol routes, and smart tracking rules.
§ 08Questions
Frequently asked about the DS-2DE4A425IW-DE
Q.01
How is this different from the DS-2DE4A425IWG-E?
Q.02
Does it need PoE+?
Q.03
Does it have a microphone?
Q.04
Can it read number plates?
Q.05
Does it support microSD?
Buying from Smarket
Is your Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI stock genuine Australian stock?
Yes, 100%. Every Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI product we sell is a genuine Australian-market model sourced through Australian supply chains — never grey imports. That means factory-sealed units, Australian-region firmware that works with the official apps out of the box, and a full 3-year local warranty.
How long does delivery take?
Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Most orders arrive within 1–4 business days Australia-wide; remote and regional areas can take a little longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
How much is shipping?
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
What warranty do you offer?
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
What is your return policy?
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Do you offer installation?
We can connect you with licensed installers in Sydney and Melbourne. Installation typically starts from around $200 per camera depending on cable runs and site conditions. Email sales@smarket.com.au with your address and camera count for a quote.
