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White vandal-resistant minidome camera with IR LEDs and varifocal lens

Sony

Sony SNC-DH160 1.3 MP 720p Vandal-Resistant Minidome Camera

SKU CH-G8X2-VD4SX

A vandal-resistant minidome camera with 1.3 megapixel resolution, 720p video at 30 fps, IR night vision to 49 feet and PoE power

  • Product typePersonal Security
  • Vandal-resistant IK10 housing protects against physical tampering
  • IP66-rated enclosure withstands harsh outdoor weather conditions
  • 3 MP Exmor CMOS sensor delivers clear 720p HD video at 30 fps
  • IR illuminators with 21 LEDs provide night vision up to 49 feet
  • Power over Ethernet simplifies installation with single-cable connectivity

Built for outdoor security

The Sony SNC-DH160 is a vandal-resistant minidome camera rated IP66 and IK10 for harsh environments. It uses a 1/3-type progressive scan Exmor CMOS sensor to deliver 1.3 megapixel resolution at 1280 x 1024. HD 720p video streams at 30 fps using H.264, MPEG-4 or JPEG codecs with dual streaming capability. Power over Ethernet simplifies installation for professional surveillance systems.

Thermals and silent operation

A built-in heater ensures reliable start-up and operation in cold conditions without audible fans. The sealed IP66 housing protects internal electronics from dust and heavy rain while maintaining stable temperatures. PoE power delivery eliminates separate power cabling and reduces overall infrastructure load. The camera runs quietly, making it suitable for discreet monitoring in noise-sensitive areas.

Replaces analogue or fixed-lens cameras

This model upgrades installations that need varifocal flexibility between 3.1 and 8.9 mm with Easy Focus and Easy Zoom for remote setup. IR illuminators with 21 LEDs at 850 nm provide clear night vision up to 15 metres (49 feet). It is not for buyers who require higher than 1.3 megapixel resolution or cameras without PoE support. ONVIF conformance allows integration with compatible recorders and management software.

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Price $596.99
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Specifications

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Product typePersonal Security

Questions about this item

How do I mount the SNC-DH160 and where do installers most often go wrong?

Mount the vandal-resistant IK10 minidome on a ceiling or wall bracket, run a single PoE cable for power and data, then use the Easy Focus and Easy Zoom functions to set the 3.1–8.9 mm varifocal lens; the common mistake is skipping the powered focus step and leaving the image soft.

What maintenance will the IR illuminator and moving lens parts need over time?

The 21 IR LEDs at 850 nm typically last years, but dust on the dome window cuts night range below 15 m, so clean the optical surface periodically; the motorised focus and zoom mechanism has no user-serviceable parts, so plan on professional service if it drifts.

At what point does sustained recording hit a hard limit on this camera?

The sensor caps out at 1280 × 1024 (1.3 MP) and the H.264 stream is fixed at 30 fps, so continuous dual-stream recording at maximum resolution and frame rate is the first bottleneck you will reach.

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