Dahua DH-SD5A825GA-HNR - 8MP 4K Starlight IR WizSense AI PTZ IP CCTV Camera

Dahua DH-SD5A825GA-HNR - 8MP 4K Starlight IR WizSense AI PTZ IP CCTV Camera

The DH-SD5A825GA-HNR is an 8MP (3840 x 2160) PTZ camera with 25x optical zoom, for covering a car park, a yard or a building perimeter from one point. The 5.4-135 mm lens spans a 61.6 degree wide view down to 3.6 degrees, and the 4K sensor keeps detail when you zoom into a recording after the event.

Auto Tracking 3.0 lets the camera follow a moving person or vehicle on its own once a rule is triggered. Perimeter protection (tripwire, intrusion, climbing fences, loitering) and SMD 4.0 are aimed at people and vehicles. Four IR illuminators reach up to 150 m, and Starlight+ imaging holds colour down to 0.005 lux.

It runs from a single PoE+ (802.3at) cable or 24 VDC, drawing up to 21 W with IR and PTZ running. The housing is IP67 and IK10 with TVS 6000 V lightning and surge protection, and rated -40 C to +70 C, so it suits exposed outdoor mounts.

Also listed as SD5A825GA-HNR.

Key features

• 1/1.8" 8MP CMOS sensor, up to 3840 × 2160 (4K) at 25/30 fps.
• 25x optical zoom (5.4 mm to 135 mm) with PFA focusing technology.
• Starlight+ technology for colour video in low light, with True WDR for direct sunlight and glare.
• IR distance up to 150 m from 4 IR illuminators.
• Deep-learning perimeter protection, Auto Tracking 3.0 and SMD 4.0.
• Face detection with 6 attributes and 8 expressions; with an AI NVR, Quick Pick searches SMD events for human and vehicle targets.
• Smart H.265+ reduces bit rate and storage requirements by up to 70% compared with standard H.265, according to Dahua.
• ONVIF conformant for interoperability with network video products from other manufacturers.
• IP67 and IK10 housing with TVS 6000 V lightning, surge and voltage transient protection, rated -40°C to +70°C.
• PoE+ (802.3at) or 24 VDC.

Technical specification

How far it can see (Dahua DORI figures)

Works with

• Dahua PFB305W wall mount bracket
• Dahua PFA140 water-proof power box
• Dahua PFA111 mount adapter
• Dahua PFB300C ceiling mount bracket
• Dahua PFA120 junction box for PTZ cameras
• Dahua PFA150 pole mount bracket
• Dahua PFA151 corner mount bracket
• Dahua PFB303S parapet mount bracket
• Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-EI2 8 Channel PoE NVR: 8 PoE ports rated 802.3af/at with up to 25.5 W per port, which covers the camera's 21 W maximum.

These are general compatibility suggestions (same brand, ONVIF IP, matching power and channel specifications), not pairings we have tested.

Compare other Dahua PTZ cameras: Dahua DH-SD5A425GB-HNR (4MP, 25x zoom), Dahua DH-SD5A445GB-HNR (4MP, 45x zoom).

Common questions

What does WizSense mean on the SD5A825GA-HNR?

Dahua lists this camera in its WizSense series, a range of AI products that use an independent AI chip and deep-learning algorithms and focus on humans and vehicles. Our WizSense guide explains the range.

Is it a 4K camera?

Yes. Dahua lists a 1/1.8" 8MP sensor with a maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160 (4K). The main stream can also run at 4M, 3M, 1080p, 1.3M or 720p at up to 25/30 fps.

Does 4K mean more storage is needed?

An 8MP stream uses more bandwidth than the 2MP and 4MP models: Dahua lists H.265 bit rates of 51 kbps to 12,288 kbps and H.264 bit rates of 128 kbps to 16,384 kbps. Smart H.265+ is designed to reduce bit rate and storage, by up to 70% according to Dahua.

How far can it see at night?

Dahua lists IR illumination up to 150 m, with 0.005 lux minimum illumination in colour, 0.0005 lux in black and white and 0 lux with the IR on. Our Starlight guide explains Starlight low light imaging.

How does the auto tracking work?

Auto Tracking 3.0 controls the pan, tilt and zoom actions of the camera to follow an object in motion and keep it in view. It can be triggered manually or by defined rules, after which the camera can zoom in and track the target automatically.

What are the DORI figures?

Dahua's DORI figures are in the table above: detect up to 2,700 m and identify up to 270 m. DORI follows the EN 62676-4 standard and does not reflect the distances of intelligent functions.

Is it suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. It has IP67 and IK10 ratings with TVS 6000 V lightning, surge and voltage transient protection, and Dahua lists an operating range of -40°C to +70°C.

Do I need a PoE switch?

It needs a PoE+ (802.3at) port or a 24 VDC 2.5 A supply, and draws up to 21 W with IR and PTZ active. A standard 802.3af port does not supply enough power.

Does it record audio?

It has a 1-channel audio input and output on bare wires, so it needs an external microphone to record sound. Check local privacy rules before recording audio.

Does it work with a Hikvision NVR?

It conforms to ONVIF Profile S, G and T, so it can generally be added to an ONVIF-compatible recorder for video and PTZ control. Dahua-specific features such as Quick Pick need a Dahua AI NVR.

Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page

Download the Dahua DH-SD5A825GA-HNR datasheet (PDF).

Supplied by Zenith Security Co, Wolverhampton. We deliver to England, Scotland and Wales, or you can collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter (please call first).

Browse the full Dahua range, more IP cameras, or contact us on 01902 902251 or visit our Wolverhampton trade counter for advice.

Browse the range: Dahua PTZ cameras · all Dahua cameras.