Hanwha Low Cost WiseNet X Camera (XND-6010) Tested

Published Apr 13, 2017 14:06 PM

IPVM bought and tested the lowest-cost WiseNet X model, the indoor 2MP fixed focal XND-6010 dome, continuing our testing of Hanwha's new WiseNet X line.

We shot out the 6010 against competitive low-cost fixed focal models from Axis and Hikvision to see how it performs in full light, low light, and WDR scenes, bandwidth performance, and more.

See our results inside.

Readers should also see our test of the high end WiseNet X model, the XNV-6080R IR vandal dome.

Summary

The WiseNet XND-6010 was competitively strong in full light and WDR scenes. Also, its low light performance was strong for a non-IR camera but its lack of IR proved to be a moderate drawback in some scenes relative to the many low cost cameras with IR. Additionally, the XND-6010's bitrates were lower than competitive cameras tested in all scenes. 

In general, the 6010's combination of high end features (such as digital image stabilization, video and audio analytics, people counting, heatmaps, strong multi-exposure WDR, etc.) with low price make it an odd fit for many users, as applications requiring these bells and whistles typically look for motorized focus/zoom, as well. Conversely, those simply looking for a fixed lens minidome would likely find its price too high, when 1080p models (including Hanwha's own) may be found for under $200. 

Pricing

The XND-6010 can be purchased online for ~$320, higher than most fixed lens mini domes, such as the Axis M3045-V (~$230) and Hikvision 2522 (~$180, also includes IR). However, compared to other cameras that include all of the WiseNet X's built in bells and whistles (digital image stabilization, audio analytics, etc.), typically high end series such as Axis Q1615 or Bosch Starlight 1080p (~$800-1200), this pricing is quite low.

Physical Overview

The XND-6010 is an indoor dome with a couple of unique features.

  • Dual SD slots: The camera is equipped with two MicroSD slots, for a total of up to 512GB on board storage.
  • Wi-fi dongle: Hanwha offers a USB wireless dongle which may be plugged into the camera for aiming and focusing via mobile phone/tablet app. This is uncommon, though others such as Avigilon and Sony also offer this capability

In the video below we provide a size comparison and physical overview of the 6010. 

Configuration

The WiseNet X uses Hanwha's new web interface, similar to the P/Q series. The only new additions are options Dynamic FPS (discussed below) and audio classification analytics.

The screencast below shows this web interface, which was taken from our review of the WiseNet Q.

Image Quality Comparison

The image below provides a full field of view of the test environment / conference room.

In full light the cameras performed similarly with the 6010 providing slightly more detail in the subjects face while the Hikvision 2522 provided greater detail in the chart.

Of the 2 non-IR cameras in low light, WiseNet was better than the Axis and delivered modestly more facial details than the IR Hikvision which suffered from noise but the Hikvision captured more details on the chart:

In dark conditions, the WiseNet and Axis both struggled to capture details though WiseNet was superior to Axis. The IR Hikvision camera was moderately better than the non-IR WiseNet:

Wide Dynamic Range

We tested WDR against a South-facing exit door, shown below. Lux levels varied from approximately 45 to 10,000 outside, a 220x variance. 

The WiseNet 6010 performed best in our WDR test scene, adjusting quicker than other cameras, and providing moderately better details than Axis. 

Bandwidth

The XND-6010 had the lowest bandwidth consumption of cameras tested day and night, with H.265 being about 60%+ lower than H.264 in the 6010.

Dynamic GOV 160, Dynamic FPS, and Wisestream Medium were used in these comparisons.

In the WiseNet X series, Hanwha has introduced Dynamic FPS, in addition to dynamic compression and GOV adjustments previously available. This feature is a simple on/off checkbox, with no minimum setting (similar to Axis Zipstream 2). We discuss this feature in more detail in our test of the high end WiseNet X XNV-6080R. Also see our original Hanwha Wisestream test.

Test Parameters

The most up to date firmware was used at the time of testing:

  • Hanwha WiseNet X XND-6010: 1.00_17017
  • Axis M3045-V: 6.15.6.1
  • Hikvision DS-2CD2522FWD-IS: V5.4.5 Build 170124

Cameras were tested using default settings with few changes:

  • Exposure was set to a maximum of 1/30s in all models.
  • SSDR level 22 and WDR "High" were used in Hanwha models

The following settings were used for each camera's smart codec:

  • Hanwha XND-6010: Dynamic GOV 160 / Dynamic FPS On / Wisestream High
  • Axis M3045-V: Zipstream High / Dynamic GOP 1200
  • Hikvision DS-2CD2522FWD-IS: H.264+ On

 

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