HIKVISION 4MP 4X PTZ DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W IR Pan Tilt Zoom Network Wi-Fi Camera Mini Dome Low Light DarkFighter IP66 AUDIO Mic

HIKVISION DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W(S6) 4MP 4X PTZ Wi-Fi Camera | DarkFighter Low-Light | IR | IP66 IK10 | Built-in Microphone

The HIKVISION DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W(S6) is a compact professional 4MP 4× optical zoom Outdoor IR Wi-Fi Mini Dome PTZ Network Camera designed for homes, offices, factories, retail premises, warehouses and commercial security applications.

It combines 4MP 2K resolution, powered-by-DarkFighter low-light technology, 4× optical zoom, pan-and-tilt control, 20m IR night vision, 120dB WDR, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, built-in microphone, microSD recording, PoE and IP66/IK10 protection. (Hikvision)

Key Specifications

Hikvision’s official documentation confirms these specifications. (Hikvision)

4MP 2K High-Resolution CCTV

The camera delivers up to:

2560 × 1440 — 4 Megapixels

at up to 25fps on 50Hz systems or 30fps on 60Hz systems. (Hikvision)

Compared with standard 2MP 1080P surveillance, 4MP provides additional image detail for monitoring entrances, corridors, offices, retail environments, factories and other security areas.

4× Optical Zoom

A major advantage over a conventional fixed dome camera is the:

2.8–12mm Motorized Lens + 4× Optical Zoom

The camera provides approximately 96.7° to 31.6° horizontal field of view. (Hikvision)

This means the operator can use:

Wide View → Monitor Overall Area

and then:

4× Optical Zoom → Examine a Specific Target

Unlike digital zoom, optical zoom physically changes the lens focal length, allowing a closer view without merely enlarging existing pixels.

Pan & Tilt PTZ Control

The DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W provides:

Pan: 0°–355°

Tilt: 0°–90°

with configurable PT movement speeds up to 100° per second and support for 300 presets. (Hikvision)

This makes one compact camera capable of monitoring several predetermined areas.

For example:

Preset 1 → Entrance

Preset 2 → Loading Area

Preset 3 → Corridor

Preset 4 → Car Park

An operator can quickly move between programmed viewpoints.

DarkFighter Low-Light Technology

One of this camera’s most important capabilities is Hikvision’s:

powered-by-DarkFighter Technology

The official minimum illumination specification is:

Colour: 0.005 Lux @ F1.5

B&W: 0.001 Lux @ F1.5

0 Lux with IR. (Hikvision)

DarkFighter technology is designed to retain useful image detail in very low-light environments where ordinary CCTV cameras may struggle.

This makes the camera particularly suitable for dim corridors, sheltered outdoor areas, warehouses, loading areas and low-light commercial environments.

20-Metre IR Night Vision

The DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W(S6) provides:

IR Night Vision up to 20 metres

with Smart Supplement Light. (Hikvision)

When ambient lighting becomes insufficient, the camera can use infrared illumination for night surveillance.

This provides:

Daytime → Colour Video

Very Low Light → DarkFighter Imaging

Darkness → IR Night Vision

120dB WDR

The camera supports:

120dB Wide Dynamic Range

which helps maintain useful details where a scene contains both very bright and very dark areas. (Hikvision)

This is particularly useful at:

Building Entrances

Glass Doors

Loading Bays

Corridors Facing Windows

Car Park Entrances

where strong backlighting can otherwise cause faces or objects to appear too dark.

2.4GHz Wi-Fi

The /W version supports:

IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

with WPA/WPA2 security support. (Hikvision)

A basic wireless network architecture can be:

HIKVISION PTZ CAMERA

↓

2.4GHz Wi-Fi

↓

Router / Access Point

↓

Network / NVR

This can reduce the requirement for a network cable in locations where CAT6 installation is difficult.

However, Wi-Fi does not eliminate the camera’s power requirement.

For critical professional CCTV installations, wired Ethernet/PoE remains preferable whenever practical because it avoids dependence on wireless signal strength and RF interference.

RJ45 Ethernet + PoE

The camera also includes:

1 × RJ45 10/100Mbps Self-Adaptive Ethernet Port

and supports:

PoE IEEE 802.3af

as well as 12VDC power. (Hikvision)

Therefore, the camera can be installed as a conventional wired PoE CCTV camera:

PoE Switch / NVR

↓

CAT6

↓

DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W

↓

POWER + VIDEO + NETWORK DATA

For permanent installations, this is generally the preferred architecture.

Built-In Microphone

The camera includes:

1 × Built-in Microphone

with Hikvision specifying sound pickup within a radius of up to approximately 5 metres. (Hikvision)

This allows compatible CCTV recordings to include audio when recording is legally and operationally appropriate.

The camera also provides separate audio input and audio output interfaces for suitable external audio equipment. (Hikvision)

Up to 256GB microSD Recording

The camera has a built-in memory-card slot supporting:

microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 256GB. (Hikvision)

This provides several recording possibilities:

Camera → microSD

or

Camera → Hikvision NVR

or

Camera → NAS

depending on system requirements.

Actual recording retention depends on resolution, frame rate, bitrate, H.265+ configuration and recording schedule.

H.265+ Compression

The main stream supports:

H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264

compression. (Hikvision)

H.265+ can help reduce storage and bandwidth requirements in suitable CCTV scenes.

This becomes particularly important when using onboard microSD recording or transmitting video through a limited-bandwidth network.

Smart Event Detection

The camera supports several smart-event functions, including:

Face Detection

Line Crossing Detection

Intrusion Detection

Region Entrance Detection

Region Exiting Detection

Unattended Baggage Detection

Object Removal Detection

Audio Exception Detection. (Hikvision)

These functions allow the camera to do more than simply record continuous video.

For example:

PERSON CROSSES VIRTUAL LINE → EVENT → RECORD / NOTIFICATION / PTZ ACTION

The exact alarm workflow depends on the NVR, software and camera configuration.

Hik-Connect Mobile Viewing

Hikvision lists the camera for use with:

Hik-Connect

iVMS-4200

HikCentral Professional. (Hikvision)

An important technical detail: Hikvision specifically notes that direct Hik-Connect connection over the camera’s Wi-Fi is not supported. The camera should be correctly networked into the CCTV/LAN architecture for Hik-Connect remote access. (Hikvision)

A typical setup is:

PTZ Camera → Router / NVR → Internet → Hik-Connect → Mobile Phone

IP66 Weatherproof + IK10 Vandal Resistant

The camera is officially rated:

IP66 Weather Protection

and

IK10 Vandal Resistance. (Hikvision)

It also incorporates TVS 4000V lightning, surge and transient-voltage protection. (Hikvision)

This makes it significantly more robust than a typical indoor consumer Wi-Fi PT camera.

DORI Distance at Full Telephoto

Hikvision publishes the following DORI figures at the telephoto end:

These are calculated according to EN 62676-4 criteria and should be treated as planning references rather than guaranteed identification distances under every real-world condition. (Hikvision)

Suitable Applications

The DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W is suitable for offices, factories, warehouses, shops, restaurants, corridors, building entrances, sheltered outdoor areas, residential premises and commercial CCTV systems where a compact camera with PTZ movement and optical zoom is useful. Hikvision itself lists applications including corridors, offices, factories, convenience stores and restaurants. (Hikvision)

Important Model Difference

Be careful not to confuse:

DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W(S6) — 2-series mini PTZ, 20m IR

with:

DS-2DE3A404IW-DE/W(S6) — 3-inch model, up to 50m IR plus additional features. (Hikvision)

They are similar model numbers but not the same camera.

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10 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W a 4MP camera?
Yes. Its maximum resolution is 2560 × 1440 / 4MP. (Hikvision)

2. Does it have optical zoom?
Yes. It provides 4× optical zoom using a 2.8–12mm motorized lens, plus 16× digital zoom. (Hikvision)

3. Is it a PTZ camera?
Yes. It provides motorized pan and tilt movement, including 0°–355° pan, 0°–90° tilt and 300 presets. (Hikvision)

4. Does it support DarkFighter?
Yes. Hikvision officially specifies powered-by-DarkFighter technology for improved low-light imaging. (Hikvision)

5. How far is the IR night vision?
For the DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W(S6), Hikvision specifies up to 20 metres IR distance. (Hikvision)

6. Does it have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The /W model supports 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. (Hikvision)

7. Does it have a microphone?
Yes. It includes a built-in microphone with an official pickup radius of up to approximately 5 metres. (Hikvision)

8. Can it record to an SD card?
Yes. It supports microSD/SDHC/SDXC cards up to 256GB. (Hikvision)

9. Is it suitable outdoors?
Yes. It carries IP66 weather resistance and IK10 vandal protection. (Hikvision)

10. Can it work with Hik-Connect and HikCentral?
Yes. Hikvision lists Hik-Connect, iVMS-4200 and HikCentral Pro as supported clients/platforms, subject to correct network configuration. (Hikvision)

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Hikvision DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W official product information

HIKVISION 4MP 4X PTZ DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3/W IR Pan Tilt Zoom Network Wi-Fi Camera Mini Dome Low Light DarkFighter IP66 AUDIO Mic

The TP-Link VIGI NVR2016H-16P is a professional 16-channel PoE+ Network Video Recorder designed for business, office, retail, warehouse, factory, condominium and commercial CCTV systems.

The latest V2 hardware version provides 16 PoE+ camera ports, 160Mbps incoming/outgoing bandwidth, up to 8MP recording, 4K HDMI output, H.265+ compression, dual SATA HDD bays, remote monitoring and a Gigabit self-adaptive Ethernet interface. (VIGI)

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