Samsung Covert WDR Camera Tested

By: Derek Ward, Published on Oct 07, 2015

IPVM member Steve Beck asked us in IPVM chat to test the Samsung covert WDR camera (the SNB-6011) so we did it.

Covert cameras are often used in ATM applications, locations with demanding dynamic range needs. However, as we saw in our Axis MP Pinhole Shootout, these cameras are often poor in these scenarios, with subjects washed out.

As part of their Wisenet III line, Samsung has introduced the SNB-6011, claiming the same 120 dB WDR found in the rest of the line, top performers in our shootouts.

We bought one and put it to the test to see how it performed in WDR, daytime, and nighttime scenes.

**** ****** ***** **** asked ** ****** ****** **** *** ******* covert *** ****** (******-****) ** ** *** it.

****** ******* *** ***** used ** *** ************, locations **** ********* ******* range *****. *******, ** we *** ** *** **** ** ******* ********, ***** ******* *** often **** ** ***** scenarios, **** ******** ****** out.

** **** ** ***** Wisenet *** ****, ******* has ********** *** ***-****, claiming *** **** *** dB *** ***** ** the **** ** *** line, *** ********** ***** *********.

** ****** *** *** put ** ** *** test ** *** *** it ********* ** ***, daytime, *** ********* ******.

*** *** ******* ******.

[***************]

Key ********

***** ** *** *****, the ***-**** *** ****** camera ******** ****** *** performance **** ******** ****** models ******, *** ****** that ** ******** *** cost ****** **** ** Hikvision ** *******'* *** Wisenet ****.

*** ***** *********** (***** 1 ***) *** ****, with ** ****** ******* of *** ******* ** test *****.

********* *********** *** **** ** full ***** ******, * Mb/s **. ~*-*.* **/* in *********** ******.

*** ***** ********* *** much ****** **** *** cost ****** ******* ******, ~6 **/* **. * or *****, *** ** the **** ** ********** IR *** * **** F **** **.* ****.

*******

*** ***-**** ***** ***~$*** *** ******. **** ** ~$**-** less **** ******* *** ******(~$*** ******), *** ~$** ****** than *** ********* **-********** covert ***** [**** ** longer *********] (~$*** ******).

*******, **** *** *** and ********* **** *** 720p. **** ****** ***** WDR ****** ***** ** part ** ***** * series, *** **** ****** ** more *********, **** *** F41 **** **** ******* for~$*** *****, **** ** ****** unit (** ********** $***+).

***************

*** ****** ************, *** Samsung ***-**** ****** *** best *** *********** ** cameras ** **** ******, at * ***** ******* to ***** ***-*** ** lower ********** ******.

Physical ********

*** ***-**** ******** ** a **** **** *** camera **** ********* *** a **/~**' *****, **** similar ** ******* *** ****** ******. ** ****** *** construction *** ******* ** the *** ** **** video:

** ******** * ******* mounting ******* **** ****** stick **** ** ***** mount. *** ***** ***** shows *** ****** **** in **** ***** ******** to ** **** *** minidome *** **** **********. The ***-**** ** ******* smaller:

*************

*** ***-****'* *** ********* is ****** ********* ** other ******* *** *******. We **** ******** *** ************* overview **** *** ******* ******* *** ****** Shootout *** *********.

Wide ******* ***** ***********

** ****** *** ** our ******** **** *****, against ****** ******** ******* an **** ******** ****, in *** *** **** here.

*** ***** ***** ***** our ******* ***** ** the ****** ** **** scene (~*'), ******* ** typical ****** ************ **** as *** *******. *** subject ** ******* *******, as ** *** **** area ** *** ***** side, ** **** ** the ******** *** ********** behind ***.

********* *** ****

*** ***-**** *********** *** Hikvision *** ******* ******* Lite ******* ** **** scene ** **** ***** and ********** **** ***** of *** *****, **** better ******* ** *** subject *** **** *****.

**** **** *** ******* looks **** ****** ** the **** **** ** this ***** *** ** the ******'* **** **** FOV ******** * **** higher ***** ** ********* than *** ******** ******.

******* ***

*** ***-**** *** * very **** ***° ***** of ****, **** ** this ******** **** **** our ****** *****.

**** **** ***** ******* in **** ***** ******* image **********, *** **** no ********* ******** ******.

******* **** *****

*** ******* ****** ****** provides ******* ***** ******* to ***** ******* ****** in **** *****, ~*****.

** *** *****, ***** 1 ***, *** ***-**** performs ******, **** ********* of *** **** ******* and ***** *** ** usable *******. **** **** the ***-**** ** *** true *** *****, **** software/electrical.

Bandwidth ***********

*** ***-**** *** *** highest ********* *********** ** cameras ** **** ****, nearly ****** *** ******* Wisenet **** ***** ** full *****. ** **** scenes, ******* ** **** higher *** ** *** lack ** ********** **.

*******, *** ***-****'* ********* consumption ** **** ***** is **** ****** **** its******* *** ***** *** counterpart, *** ***-****, ***** *** ******** 1-1.5 **/* ** **** tests. *******, *** ***** time *********** ** *****, generally ********, ** *** SNB-6004 ***** ****** >** Mb/s.

Test ***********

******* **** ****** ***** default ******** ****** ********* noted. ******* ***** *** standardized ** * *** of */*** ** *** cameras, *** ************ ******** to ~**.

*** ********* ******** *** software ******* **** ****:

  • ********* **-*******-*: **.*.*
  • ******* ***-****: *.*********
  • ******* ***-******: *.*********
  • *********** ************: *.*.*.*****

Comments (11)

Undisclosed Manufacturer #1

10/07/15 02:39pm

(Samsung Employee)

Just wanted to comment on a few things:

  • The SNB-6011 is almost identical to the SNB-6010. The 6010 has a 4.6mm lens vs. 2.4mm lens on the 6011.
  • The SNB-6011 has an analog video output port with included BNC cable, SNB-6010 does not.
  • The web interface of all WiseNetIII cameras has been updated vs. what is shown in the video above to make things more streamlined, add a few new things as well.
  • There is a 1.5 meter cable version for applications where there is no where to stash the cable bundle (SNB-6011-15) for the same price.
  • There is also an ATM kit, which includes the camera and an ATM bracket. You choose the cable length 1.5/8 meters.
  • There are two corner mounts available SHD-200C & SHD-300C
  • The SNB-6010 is part of the new height strip camera model SNB-H-6010.
Avatar

Ari Erenthal

Chesapeake & Midlantic
In reply to Undisclosed Manufacturer #1 | 10/07/15 03:33pm

Do you have a link or a picture of the ATM kit?

Undisclosed Manufacturer #1

In reply to Ari Erenthal | 10/07/15 08:24pm

The kit doesn't seem to be posted yet, but here is a picture of the bracket that makes up the ATM kit. It has 2 pivot points for adjustment.

.

Reed Galli

IPVMU Certified | 10/07/15 08:49pm

What is the simplest way to connect this Samsung covert camera to send snapshots via email?

Undisclosed Manufacturer #1

In reply to Reed Galli | 10/07/15 09:39pm

All Samsung cameras can send pictures upon event detection to an SMTP e-mail server. Gmail works well.

Let me know any other details regarding what you are trying to accomplish.

Reed Galli

IPVMU Certified | In reply to Undisclosed Manufacturer #1 | 10/08/15 02:26am

As a end user looking for a covert camera that triggers on motion, records on SD card , and sends email of a snapshot. This would be in a large facility the covert camera would be placed in a location with limited space for a NVR. There is a decent cell signal available. One location is outside and one inside both within 25 ft of an outlet. Just looking for a covert camera that is easy to conceal but limited space. This facility is in a manufacturing center, the target is a storage container. The camera could be hidden in a small box about half the size of a shoebox on a shelf about 100 ft from the container.

Undisclosed Manufacturer #1

In reply to Reed Galli | 10/08/15 12:14pm

Yes, the camera can send e-mail when motion is detected. In addition, you can use the web interface or the included SmartViewer to view live/search/playback/download video from the SD card.

Just make sure that you use an SMTP mail server, such as gmail. Also note that gmail limits the number of emails you can send via SMTP per day. If you exceed this due to the amount of motion, you may need another SMTP mail provider.

Dirk van Atten

Hacousto Group BV
10/12/15 07:06am

HI All, could you test the Dahua and ACTI covert cams as well? Thanks

John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Dirk van Atten | 10/12/15 11:14am

Maybe, but covert cameras are not a priority for testing for us as they tend to get low interest.

As for Dahua, do you know the model numbers for them? I can't find it but Dahua has so many models across different websites and regions that I might have missed it online.

Dirk van Atten

Hacousto Group BV
In reply to John Honovich | 10/12/15 01:37pm

Dahua IPC-HUM8101

Avatar

Rob Hammond

IPVMU Certified | In reply to John Honovich | 01/13/16 05:04pm

I would like to second the motion for reviewing the covert ACTI camera. we do some high end residential projects where the owners don't like the looks of the typical cameras. ACTI has some interesting mountings that blend in with the room décor.

Login to read this IPVM report.
Why do I need to log in?
IPVM conducts unique testing and research funded by member's payments enabling us to offer the most independent, accurate and in-depth information.

Related Reports

Hanwha Wisenet X Plus PTRZ Tested on Feb 14, 2020
Hanwha has released their PTRZ camera, the Wisenet X Plus XNV-6081Z, claiming the "modular design allows for easy installation". We bought and...
Color Low Light Mega Camera Shootout - Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision, Panasonic, Speco, Sony, Vivotek on Nov 12, 2019
This is the biggest color low light shootout ever, testing 20+ super low light models from 10 manufacturers: Increasingly, each manufacturer...
Pelco Sarix Pro3 Camera Tested on Oct 16, 2019
Pelco has released their Sarix Professional Series 3 cameras, claiming "more security detail in challenging scenes with excellent low light and...
Uniview Prime Series 4K Camera Tested on Sep 18, 2019
Is the new Uniview 'Prime' better than the more expensive existing Uniview 'Pro'? In August, IPVM tested Uniview 4K 'Pro' but members advocated...
Uniview Pro 4K Camera Tested (IPC3238ER3-DVZ) on Aug 29, 2019
In our 8MP / 4K Fixed Lens Camera Shootout, Uniview's low end 8MP was firmly in the middle of the pack. Does their higher end Pro Series 4K camera...
Dahua 4K Camera Shootout on Aug 20, 2019
Dahua's new Pro Series 4K N85CL5Z claims to "deliver superior images in all lighting and environmental conditions", but how does this compare to...
Hikvision 4K Camera Shootout on Aug 02, 2019
With their latest Smart Series 5 cameras, Hikvision is claiming cameras "fully loaded" with "state-of-the-art technology for high performance and...
Hanwha 4K Wisenet P Camera Tested on Jul 30, 2019
Hanwha claims "premium performance" and to "deliver the best in high resolution performance and efficiency" with their Wisenet P series 4K models,...
Bosch Starlight 8000i Cameras Tested on Jul 23, 2019
Bosch has released their new Flexidome IP Starlight 8000i cameras, claiming "exceptional detail even in extreme low-light situations." To see...
UTC Interlogix Series 6 Tested on Mar 25, 2019
UTC Interlogix has long been deceptively OEMing Hikvision as our 2017 results show. Now, Interlogix is back with their newest IP camera series,...

Most Recent Industry Reports

Embedded Logix Thermal Temperature Detection System Examined on Apr 08, 2020
Embedded Logix has been producing thermal temperature measurement systems for industry and fire detection for over 10 years. Now, they are entering...
Micron 1 TB SD Cards Aim To Eliminate NVRs on Apr 08, 2020
Micron has boldly proclaimed their latest 1TB microSD "eliminates the need for network video recorders", targeting the growing market of...
US DoD Declares "Can No Longer Do Business" With Contractors Using Dahua, Hikvision, Huawei on Apr 08, 2020
The US Department of Defense has confirmed to IPVM that they fully support and intend to proceed with the NDAA 'blacklist clause' covering Dahua,...
IPVM's 12th Anniversary - Thank You! on Apr 07, 2020
IPVM is proud to celebrate it's 12 anniversary expanding our commitment to providing the industry independent and objective information on video...
Mobotix Thermal Body Temperature Detection Examined on Apr 07, 2020
Mobotix has jumped into the Coronavirus temperature detection market, but how do they compare to thermal incumbents like FLIR or ICI who have been...
Verkada Coronavirus Response: Free Temp Systems For Government and Health Care on Apr 07, 2020
Verkada has built a reputation on giving away things for free - free Yeti Tumblers, free trial cameras and now free temporary systems for...
Hikvision USA Refuses, Dahua USA Drives Forward With "Coronavirus Cameras" on Apr 07, 2020
Both have been federally banned, both sanctioned for human rights abuses but only one - Dahua - is taking aim at the booming "coronavirus cameras"...
China Surveillance Vulnerabilities Being Used To Attack China, Says China on Apr 07, 2020
While China video surveillance vulnerabilities have been much debated in the West in the past few years, China is now saying those vulnerabilities...
USA ICI Elevated Skin Temperature Detectors Examined on Apr 06, 2020
Infrared Cameras, Inc. (ICI) is aiming to help slow the spread of COVID-19 with "pinpoint accurate skin temperature measurement" using their...
Trade Groups Request NDAA Blacklist Delay Citing Coronavirus on Apr 06, 2020
Two trade groups representing government contractors have asked Congress to delay implementation of the NDAA's 'blacklist' clause from this August...