Dahua IPC-HFW1431S 4MP IR Bullet IP Camera

The IPC-HFW1431S offers 4 MP detail at an entry-level price. It records 2688 × 1520 at 20 fps (or 3 MP at 25/30 fps) from a 1/3-inch sensor, and uses H.265 to keep storage and bandwidth low.

Its 2.8 mm lens gives a wide view for yards, building sides, and car parks, and infrared covers up to 30 m in darkness. The bullet housing is rated IP67 for outdoor use.

It runs on a single network cable carrying both power and data (PoE), connecting to a PoE switch or Dahua NVR.

At 4 MP, a camera covering a wide area still captures enough detail to be useful when you zoom into a recording, which is why this model suits budget systems that cannot afford a camera for every angle. We plan positions to get the most coverage from each camera and set up recording and alerts.