Product Overview
For sites that need motorised pan, tilt, and zoom coverage from a single compact mounting point, the Dahua SD22204DB-GNY delivers 2MP WizSense PTZ performance in a ceiling-dome housing rated IP66 and IK10. Built around a 1/2.8″ CMOS sensor with Starlight-class low-light sensitivity down to 0.005 lux in colour and 0.0005 lux in monochrome, this camera covers a 355° pan range and up to 90° tilt, with a 4x optical zoom stepping between 2.8mm and 12mm. Equipped with 300 configurable presets, 8 programmable tours, 5 pattern recordings, and idle-motion behaviour, it sustains coverage across wide-area locations without operator intervention. It also includes IVS perimeter analytics, face detection with track and snapshot, SMD classification, and electronic image stabilisation. PoE (802.3af) keeps installation straightforward, while 6000V lightning protection makes it suitable for exposed outdoor positions. Please note this model carries an 8-week lead time.
Key Capabilities
4x Optical Zoom with Full PTZ Control
The 2.8mm to 12mm motorised lens provides 4x optical zoom alongside 355° pan and 90° tilt movement. Pan speed reaches 100°/s manually and at preset, allowing the camera to sweep wide areas or snap to a saved position quickly without image quality loss from digital cropping.
Starlight Low-Light Sensitivity
The 1/2.8″ CMOS sensor achieves colour imaging at 0.005 lux and monochrome at 0.0005 lux via an F1.6 maximum aperture. This allows the SD22204DB-GNY to produce usable footage in near-dark outdoor environments such as car parks, yard perimeters, and building forecourts without relying solely on supplementary lighting.
300 Presets, 8 Tours and 5 Patterns
With 300 saved positions, 8 tours supporting up to 32 presets each, and 5 recorded movement patterns, this camera can be programmed to automatically cycle through key surveillance points. Idle-motion behaviour returns the camera to a preset, tour, or pattern when no manual or event-triggered command is active.
WizSense IVS Perimeter Analytics
Onboard IVS analytics cover tripwire, intrusion, fence crossing, loitering detection, fast-moving object detection, parking detection, people gathering, and vehicle/human alarm classification. These rules help filter out nuisance events triggered by environmental movement and generate targeted alerts for meaningful detections.
Face Detection with Track and Snapshot
The SD22204DB-GNY supports face detection, face tracking, automated snapshot capture, face enhancement, and face cutout in both face and one-inch photo formats. Capturing strategies include real-time capture and quality-first modes, making this useful for entry-point monitoring where face imagery is needed for review.
IP66, IK10 and 6000V Lightning Protection
IP66 dust and water resistance combined with IK10 impact resistance makes this camera suitable for exposed outdoor mounting. The 6000V lightning-proof rating adds meaningful protection on rooftop or pole installations where surge risk is elevated, reducing the chance of damage from nearby lightning strikes.
Best For
- Wide-Area Outdoor Perimeter Monitoring: The 355° pan range, 4x optical zoom, and IVS perimeter rules allow a single SD22204DB-GNY to cover large yards, loading areas, or open carparks from a central overhead position.
- Sites with Programmed Patrol Requirements: Facilities needing automated camera tours across multiple points benefit from the 300-preset, 8-tour, and 5-pattern configuration without continuous operator control.
- Entry Points Requiring Face Detection: Foyer overhangs, gate approaches, or building entries where face snapshot capture is needed for post-incident review are well suited to this camera’s face detection and track functions.
- Exposed Rooftop or Pole-Mounted Installations: The IP66, IK10, and 6000V lightning-proof ratings make this camera appropriate for installations in locations exposed to weather, impact risk, and electrical surge.
Why Choose the SD22204DB-GNY
Where a fixed camera cannot adapt to changing activity across a wide space, the SD22204DB-GNY fills the role with motorised PTZ movement, 4x optical zoom, and a 355° pan arc. Unlike a basic fixed-lens dome, this model can be positioned on a preset tour that sweeps a loading dock, front forecourt, or internal yard at defined intervals, then snap to an event-triggered position via IVS or face detection alerts. The Starlight sensor manages difficult low-light situations that would challenge a standard 2MP outdoor camera, with colour imaging possible down to 0.005 lux. Smart H.265+ compression and a 512GB microSD slot for local backup, alongside NAS and FTP support, provide flexible storage options without additional hardware. The camera is part of the Security Wholesalers range, supplied with PoE (802.3af) support for single-cable installation. Please allow for the 8-week lead time when planning project schedules.
Buyer Decision Tips
Preset Accuracy: PTZ preset positioning accuracy can vary depending on the camera series and installation environment. For applications where the camera must return to a tightly framed position consistently, such as a narrow gate or a specific entry lane, confirm the precision meets your requirements with your sales representative before ordering. Dahua’s own documentation notes that scenes with high precision requirements should be verified before model selection.
Lead Time Planning: The SD22204DB-GNY carries an 8-week lead time. Factor this into project timelines, especially for staged installations or contract-deadline projects. Order early to avoid delays to system commissioning.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8″ CMOS |
| Resolution |
2MP – 1920 x 1080 (max) |
| Video Frame Rate |
Up to 25/30fps @ 1080p |
| Min. Illumination |
Colour: 0.005 lux @ F1.6 / B/W: 0.0005 lux @ F1.6 |
| Focal Length |
2.8mm to 12mm |
| Optical Zoom |
4x |
| Digital Zoom |
16x |
| Field of View |
H: 99.1° to 31.9°; V: 53.4° to 18.0°; D: 117.7° to 36.6° |
| Pan / Tilt Range |
Pan: 0° to 355° / Tilt: 0° to +90° |
| Manual Control Speed |
Pan: 0.1°/s to 100°/s / Tilt: 0.1°/s to 60°/s |
| Presets / Tours / Patterns |
300 presets / 8 tours (up to 32 presets per tour) / 5 patterns |
| Intelligence |
WizSense IVS (tripwire, intrusion, fence crossing, loitering, fast moving, parking detection, people gathering, vehicle/human classification), face detection with track and snapshot, SMD |
| Video Compression |
Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, H.264B, H.264H, MJPEG (sub stream) |
| Power Supply |
12VDC 1A ±10% / PoE (802.3af) |
| Power Consumption |
Basic: 2.3W / Max: 6.1W |
| Protection Rating |
IP66, IK10, 6000V lightning protection |
| Storage |
Micro SD card (up to 512GB), FTP, NAS |
| Operating Temperature |
-30°C to +60°C |
| Dimensions / Weight |
89mm x 122mm (diameter) / 0.5kg net |
| Interoperability |
ONVIF Profile S, G and T / P2P / CGI / SDK |
Ideal Use Cases
Commercial Car Parks
The 355° pan range and 4x optical zoom allow a single ceiling or pole-mounted SD22204DB-GNY to cover wide carpark areas, with IVS vehicle/human classification and loitering detection generating targeted alerts without constant manual operation.
Warehouses and Distribution Facilities
Programmed tours across 300 presets allow this camera to cycle through loading bays, staging areas, and access doors automatically. IVS intrusion and tripwire rules provide event-driven alerts when boundaries are crossed outside operating hours.
Building Entrances and Forecourts
Face detection with tracking and snapshot capture supports post-incident review at main entrances. The camera can hold a preset on an entry point and snap to a secondary preset when an IVS event triggers at an adjacent boundary, reducing blind spots.
Industrial Yards and Fenced Perimeters
IP66 and IK10 ratings, combined with 6000V lightning protection, make this camera a practical choice for pole or wall mounting along perimeter fence lines. IVS crossing-fence detection generates alerts when boundaries are breached, even in low-light conditions thanks to Starlight sensitivity.
Retail Forecourts and Shopping Centre Exteriors
The compact dome housing keeps the installation profile manageable on fascia or awning mounts, while the motorised zoom allows operators to visually inspect activity at distance without physically repositioning the camera. SMD classification reduces irrelevant motion alerts from passing traffic.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need motorised pan, tilt, and zoom coverage from a single camera position with automated tour programming, Starlight low-light performance, WizSense IVS perimeter analytics, and a vandal-resistant outdoor-rated housing for wide-area sites.
- Choose a different model if: You need continuous 360° rotation without a blind spot in the pan arc, as this camera has a 355° pan limit. If your application requires very long-range optical zoom beyond 4x to cover large open distances such as wide outdoor plazas or long driveways, a higher optical zoom PTZ would be a better fit. If your coverage area is fixed and does not change, a fixed-lens dome or turret camera will typically offer a more cost-effective installation.
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FAQs
- What is the maximum pan range of the SD22204DB-GNY?
The camera pans from 0° to 355°, with a manual pan speed of 0.1°/s to 100°/s and a preset speed of 100°/s. This allows it to sweep large areas rapidly or snap to a saved position. Note that a 5° blind spot exists in the pan arc, which matters for installations where continuous 360° coverage is required.
- How many presets and tours can be configured?
The SD22204DB-GNY supports 300 presets and 8 tours, with each tour holding up to 32 preset positions. It also stores 5 pattern recordings. When no manual or event-triggered command is active, the idle-motion function can return the camera automatically to a preset, tour, or pattern to maintain ongoing coverage.
- What analytics does this camera support?
Onboard WizSense IVS analytics include tripwire, intrusion, crossing fence detection, loitering detection, abandoned and missing object detection, fast-moving object detection, parking detection, and people gathering detection, with vehicle and human alarm classification. Face detection includes tracking, snapshot, face enhancement, and face cutout in face and one-inch photo formats. SMD is also supported.
- Does the SD22204DB-GNY support PoE, and what power does it draw?
Yes. The camera accepts PoE via the 802.3af standard as well as 12VDC at 1A. Power draw is 2.3W at basic operation and 6.1W at maximum load, which sits comfortably within standard 802.3af PoE budgets. This allows single-cable installation from a PoE switch or NVR with PoE ports.
- What is the camera’s low-light performance?
The Starlight 1/2.8″ CMOS sensor achieves colour imaging at 0.005 lux and monochrome imaging at 0.0005 lux, both measured at F1.6 aperture. This makes the camera capable of producing usable colour footage in very low ambient light conditions without requiring supplementary IR illumination, which is a key advantage over standard 2MP sensors in this form factor.
- What local storage options are available?
The SD22204DB-GNY supports a Micro SD card up to 512GB, FTP, and NAS storage. The onboard SD card slot provides a practical local backup option for sites where continuous NVR recording is supplemented by edge storage, or where network outages could cause recording gaps.
- Is this camera available now, and where is it supplied from?
The SD22204DB-GNY carries an 8-week lead time from date of order. It is available through Security Wholesalers. Factor this lead time into your project schedule when planning staged installations or working to a fixed commissioning date to avoid delays to system handover.
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