IPC-HDBW5442E-ZE-S3 - WizMind series 4MP IP dome camera , designed for professional security with advanced artificial intelligence and 1/1.8” Starlight CMOS sensor for clear images even in the dark. It offers 2.7–13.5 mm motorized zoom, facial detection, perimeter protection, audio recording , Smart H.265+ compression and PoE . The body is resistant to dust, water and vandalism ( IP67 and IK10 ), making it ideal for highly critical environments such as banks, offices and infrastructures.
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IPC-HDBW5442E-ZE-S3 | ONVIF® EPOE OUTDOOR IP CAMERA - 4 MEGAPIXEL WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - VIDEO ANALYSIS

The Dahua IPC-HDBW5442E-ZE-S3 is a 4 megapixel IP dome camera belonging to the WizMind S series, designed for advanced security applications in the professional field. Equipped with a high-performance 1/1.8” CMOS sensor, it guarantees detailed images even in low-light conditions thanks to the Starlight technology.
It integrates advanced AI functions such as face detection, perimeter protection, abandoned or removed object detection, and offers 2.7–13.5 mm motorized zoom for flexible coverage of the monitored areas. Smart H.265+ video compression optimizes bandwidth and storage use, while IP67 and IK10 protection ensures resistance to water, dust and vandalism.
This camera is ideal for critical environments such as banks, infrastructure, public areas, offices and warehouses, where it is necessary to combine high video quality and intelligent analytics.
Main specifications:
- Resolution 4MP (2688x1520) @ 25/30fps
- 1/1.8” CMOS sensor with Starlight technology for clear images even at night
- Advanced AI: Face detection, people/vehicle classification, perimeter protection
- WDR 120 dB, 3D DNR, BLC and HLC for optimized images in any condition
- Smart Codec H.265+ / H.264+ for bandwidth and storage savings
- Built-in microphone for ambient audio recording
- MicroSD slot up to 256 GB
- PoE power supply (802.3af)
- IP67 (waterproof/dustproof) and IK10 (vandal-proof) protection grade
Further details
The Dahua IPC-HDBW5442E-ZE-S3 is an advanced IP dome camera, ideal for professional video surveillance applications where detail, artificial intelligence and installation flexibility are required. Belonging to the WizMind series, it integrates intelligent technologies such as Acupick for rapid event search and supports the ONVIF standard, ensuring wide compatibility.
✅ Resolution:
✅ Varifocal optics:
2.7–12mm motorized varifocal lens with autofocus, ideal for adapting the viewing angle to the scene
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the branch of science and engineering that produces intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. In the security sector, however, the AI used is that which allows the creation of advanced devices, for environmental analysis.
✅ PoE (Power over Ethernet):
One cable for power and network, simple and efficient installation
✅ WizMind Technology:
Intelligent video analytics with facial detection, perimeter protection and
Intelligent and fast event search based on AI
✅ ONVIF Compatibility:
Easy integration with NVR and third-party software
Supports microSD up to 256 GB, Smart H.265+ video compression, IP67 (waterproof) and IK10 (vandal-proof) protection
Technical data sheet
Model | IPC-HDBW5442E-ZE-S3 |
Room | |
Image Sensor | 1/1.8” 4Megapixel progressive scan CMOS |
Effective Pixel | 2688 (H) x 1520 (V) |
RAM/ROM | 4GB/1GB |
Scanning System | Progressive |
Electronic Shutter Speed | Auto/Manual, 1/3 s–1/100000 s |
Min. Illumination |
0.0007 lux@F1.8 (Color, 30 IRE) |
Y/N Ratio | >56dB |
IR Distance | Distance up to 40 m (131 ft) |
IR On/Off Control | Auto; Zoomprio; Manual |
IR LEDs | 3 (IR LEDs) |
Angle Adjustment | Pan: 0°–355° Tilt: 0°–65° Rotation: 0°–355° |
Lens | |
Lens Type | Motorized vari-focal |
Mount Type | φ14 |
Focal Length | 2.7mm–12.0mm |
Max. Openings | F1.8 |
Angle of View | H: 115°–47°; V: 62°–27°; D: 137°–54° |
Opening Type | Car |
Close Focus Distance | 1.5 m (4.92 ft) |
Intelligence | |
IVS (Perimeter Protection) | Intrusion, tripwire, fast moving (the three functions support the classification and accurate detection of vehicle and human); loitering detection, people gathering, and parking detection |
Smart Object Detection | Smart abandoned object; smart missing object |
SMD | SMD 3.0 |
AcuPick | Uses deep learning algorithms and works with back-end devices to accurately match targets, such as people and motor vehicles, and search through live and recorded videos to quickly locate targets. |
TO THE SSA | Yes |
Face Detection | Face detection; track; snapshot; snapshot optimization; optimal face snapshot upload; face enhancement; face exposure; face extraction attributes including 6 attributes and 8 expressions; face snapshot set as face, one-inch photo or custom; snapshot strategies (real-time snapshot, quality priority and optimization snapshot); face angle filter; optimization time setting |
People Counting | Tripwire people counting, generating and exporting reports (day/week/month/year); people counting in area and queue management, generating and exporting reports (day/week/month); 4 rules can be set for tripwire, people counting in area and queue management. |
Heat Map | Yes |
Video Metadata | Motor vehicle, non-motor vehicle, face, human body detection; track; snapshot; snapshot optimization; optimal face snapshot upload. Motor vehicle attributes: vehicle type, vehicle color, vehicle logo and other attributes: seatbelt, smoking, calling. Non-motor vehicle attributes: type, color, number of people, top type and color, hat. Human body attributes: gender, top/bottom type and color, bag, hat and umbrella. Face attributes: gender, age, expressions, glasses, face mask and beard. |
SmartSearch | Work together with Smart NVR to perform refine intelligent search, event extraction and merging to event videos |
Smart Sound Detection | Yes |
Video | |
Compression | H.265; H.264; H.264H; H.264B; MJPEG (Only supported by the sub stream) |
Smart Codec | Smart H.265+; Smart H.264+ |
AI Coding | AI H.265; AI H.264 |
Streaming Capability | 4 Streams |
Resolution |
4M (2688 × 1520); 3.6M (2560×1440); 3M (2048 × 1536); 3M (2304 × 1296); 1080p (1920 × 1080); 1.3M (1280×960); 720p (1280 × 720); D1 (704 × 576/704 × 480); VGA (640 × 480); CIF (352 × 288/352 × 240) |
Frame Rate |
Main stream: 2688 × 1520 (1 fps–25/30 fps) /1920 × 1080 (1 fps–50/60 fps)) |
Bitrate Control | CBR/VBR |
Bitrate |
H.264: 32Kbps–16384kbps |
Day/Night | Auto (ICR) / Color / B/W |
BLC | Yes |
HLC | Yes |
WDR | 140dB |
Scene Self-adaptation (SSA) | Yes |
White Balance | Car; natural; street lamp; outdoor; manual; regional custom |
Gain Control | Car |
Noise Reduction | 3D DNR |
Motion Detection | Off / On (4 Zones, Rectangle) |
Region Of interest | Yes (4 areas) |
Image Stabilization | Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) |
Smart IR | Yes |
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 |
Audio | |
Built-in MIC | Yes |
Compression | G.711a; G.711Mu; PCM; G.726; G.723 |
Alarm | |
Alarm Event | No SD card; SD card full; SD card error; network disconnection; IP conflict; illegal access; motion detection; video tampering; tripwire; intrusion; fast moving; abandoned object; missingobject; loitering detection; people gathering; parking detection; scene changing; audio detection; voltage detection; external alarm; face detection; video metadata; SMD; people counting in area; stay detection; people counting; people number error detection; queue people number alarm; queue time alarm; security exception; defocus detection |
Network | |
Network Port | RJ-45 (10/100 Enhancement Base-T) |
SDK and API | Yes |
Network Protocol |
IPv4; IPv6; HTTP; TCP; UDP; ARP; RTP; RTSP; RTCP; RTMP; SMTP; FTP; SFTP; DHCP; DNS; DDNS; QoS; UPnP; NTP; Multicast; ICMP; IGMP; NFS; SAMBA; PPPoE; SNMP; P2P |
Interoperability | ONVIF (Profile S/Profile G/Profile T); CGI |
User/Host | 20 (Total bandwidth: 80M) |
Storage |
FTP; SFTP; Micro SD card (support max. 512GB); NAS |
Browser | IE: IE 9 and later Chrome: Chrome 102 and later Firefox: Firefox 88 and later |
Management Software | Smart PSS, DSS, DMSS |
Smartphone | iOS, Android |
Cyber Security | Configuration encryption; trusted execution; Digests; security logs; WSSE; account lockout; syslog; video encryption; 802.1x; IP/MAC filtering; HTTPS; trusted upgrade; trusted boot; firmware encryption; generation and importing of X.509 certification |
Certifications | |
Certifications | CE-LVD: EN62368-1; CE-EMC: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU; FCC: 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B; UL/CUL: UL62368-1 & CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14 |
Port | |
Audio Input | 1 channel (RCA port) |
Audio Output | 1 channel (RCA port) |
Alarm Input | 2 channels in: wet contact, 5mA 3V–5V DC |
AlarmOutput | 1 channel out: wet contact, 300mA 12V DC |
Power | |
Power Supply | 12 VDC/24 VAC/PoE (802.3af)/ePoE |
Dual Power Backup | When the power adapter and PoE provide power at the same time, disconnect one of them. The device will continue to work, but will not restart. |
Power Consumption |
Basic: 3.6W (12VDC); 4.3W (24VAC); 5.4W (PoE) |
Environmental | |
Operating Temperature | –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to +140 °F) |
Operating Humidity | ≤95% |
Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to +140 °F) |
Storage Humidity | 10%–95% (RH), non-condensing |
Protection | IP67; IK10 |
Construction | |
Casing | Metal + plastic |
Dimensions | Φ159.1 mm × 118.1 mm (6.26" × Φ4.65") |
Net Weight | 0.91 kg (2.01 lb) |
Gross Weight | 1.22 kg (2.69 lb) |