Product SKU: QNO-7010R
Product Overview
Built for outdoor perimeter and directional coverage, the Hanwha Wisenet QNO-7010R is a compact 4MP bullet camera suited to commercial exteriors, car parks, loading areas, and building entrances where a visible fixed-mount camera is required. Equipped with a 2.8mm fixed lens at F1.6 and a 1/3″ CMOS sensor, it captures wide-angle coverage with a minimum colour sensitivity of 0.5 lux, dropping to 0 lux with the 20m IR illuminators active. Featuring Hanwha’s WiseStream compression technology, the QNO-7010R reduces bandwidth consumption by up to 50%, and when combined with H.265 encoding, that efficiency gain reaches up to 75% compared to H.264 alone. It also integrates defocus detection to flag degraded image quality automatically, lens distortion correction to clean up wide-angle edge distortion, and a hallway view mode for corridor or fence-line framing. With IP66 weather resistance, IK10 impact resistance, and onboard micro SD storage up to 128GB, it suits installations where network reliability and storage redundancy both matter.
Key Capabilities
WiseStream Bandwidth Compression
WiseStream reduces bandwidth by up to 50% on its own, and pairing it with H.265 encoding pushes that efficiency to up to 75% compared to H.264. For sites running multiple cameras or limited uplink capacity, this directly reduces storage and network costs without dropping resolution.
120dB Wide Dynamic Range
The 120dB WDR rating allows the QNO-7010R to handle high-contrast outdoor scenes, such as building entrances with bright backlight or shaded driveways adjacent to open areas, retaining usable detail in both bright and shadowed zones within the same frame.
Defocus Detection
The camera continuously monitors its own image sharpness and triggers an alert if the lens becomes obstructed or knocked out of focus. This is particularly useful on outdoor bullet cameras exposed to vibration, weather events, or deliberate tampering that may shift the lens alignment.
Hallway View and Lens Distortion Correction
Hallway view mode rotates the sensor output to a portrait orientation, making it effective for long narrow coverage zones such as corridor approaches, fence lines, and loading dock lanes. Lens distortion correction compensates for the barrel distortion typical of a 2.8mm wide-angle lens.
IP66 and IK10 Protection
IP66 dust and water resistance keeps the camera operational through rain and outdoor conditions, while IK10 impact resistance is the highest rating in the IK scale and provides protection against direct blows. This combination makes the QNO-7010R suited to exposed external walls and publicly accessible outdoor areas.
Best For
- Bandwidth-Constrained Installations: WiseStream combined with H.265 reduces stream size by up to 75% versus H.264, making the QNO-7010R appropriate for sites with limited uplink or large camera counts sharing a single connection.
- Exposed Outdoor Wall Mounting: The IK10-rated housing handles direct impact, and the IP66 rating handles driving rain and dust, making it suitable for unprotected exterior walls on warehouses, commercial yards, and public-facing buildings.
- Wide-Angle Entry and Approach Coverage: The 2.8mm fixed lens at F1.6 provides a broad field of view suited to capturing wide coverage of building entrances, gate approaches, and open outdoor areas within a 20m IR range.
- Edge Storage Redundancy: The onboard micro SD slot supports up to 128GB, providing local recording as a backup if network connectivity is interrupted, which is relevant for remote or single-point outdoor installations.
Why Choose the QNO-7010R
The QNO-7010R stands apart from basic 4MP outdoor cameras through its combination of WiseStream compression, 120dB WDR, and IK10 mechanical protection in a compact bullet housing. Where a lower-specification camera would require more storage, more bandwidth, or offer no protection against deliberate physical interference, the QNO-7010R addresses all three. The defocus detection capability is a practical feature for outdoor bullet cameras that are exposed to vibration or potential misalignment over time, automatically alerting operators rather than leaving a degraded feed unnoticed. Remote focus adjustment via the network reduces return visits during commissioning. The hallway view mode extends the utility of the fixed 2.8mm lens to long narrow zones without needing a different camera. Available through Security Wholesalers, the QNO-7010R is suited to commercial and industrial projects where bandwidth efficiency and physical durability are both priorities.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens and IR Range: The 2.8mm fixed lens delivers a wide field of view but does not allow focal length adjustment. If your coverage zone requires a narrower angle to reach targets at greater distance, a camera with a longer fixed focal length or varifocal lens would be more appropriate. The 20m IR range is also a practical consideration for large open yards or long driveways where subjects may be further than 20m from the camera mounting point.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
4MP maximum |
| Sensor |
1/3″ 4M CMOS progressive scan |
| Lens |
2.8mm fixed lens, F1.6 |
| Frame Rate |
Max. 20fps at 4MP; max. 30fps at below 2MP (H.265/H.264) |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG |
| WiseStream |
Up to 50% bandwidth reduction; up to 75% when combined with H.265 vs H.264 |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120dB |
| Minimum Illumination (Colour) |
0.5 lux |
| Minimum Illumination (B/W) |
0 lux (IR LED active) |
| IR Range |
20m |
| Analytics |
Motion detection, tampering, defocus detection |
| Lens Distortion Correction |
Supported |
| Hallway View |
Supported |
| Local Storage |
Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC, up to 128GB |
| Network Interface |
RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet |
| Power |
PoE (IEEE802.3af, Class 3) / 12V DC |
| Weather Resistance |
IP66 |
| Impact Resistance |
IK10 |
Ideal Use Cases
Commercial Car Parks
The 2.8mm wide-angle lens and 120dB WDR handle the mixed lighting conditions typical of open and covered car parks, while IK10 protection guards the housing against accidental or deliberate impact in publicly accessed areas.
Warehouse and Industrial Exteriors
IP66 dust and water sealing keeps the QNO-7010R operational in exposed conditions, while the 20m IR range provides useful night-time coverage of external walls, roller door approaches, and goods receiving areas.
Building Entry Points
Wide-angle coverage from the 2.8mm fixed lens captures the full width of pedestrian entries and access gates. The 4MP resolution provides detail across the full frame, and the camera’s compact bullet profile sits neatly on a wall or soffit above the entry.
Multi-Camera Bandwidth-Limited Networks
WiseStream with H.265 reduces per-camera bandwidth by up to 75% versus H.264, making the QNO-7010R a practical choice for installations where many cameras share a constrained uplink or where NVR storage capacity is a budget consideration.
Corridor and Fence-Line Monitoring
The hallway view mode rotates the output to a portrait orientation that suits long narrow coverage zones. Combined with the wide 2.8mm lens, this makes the QNO-7010R effective for outdoor walkways, fence-line approaches, and side passages where a standard landscape framing wastes significant field of view.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your installation requires a wide-angle outdoor bullet camera with IK10 impact resistance, bandwidth-efficient H.265 and WiseStream encoding, and a compact housing suited to wall or soffit mounting in exposed commercial or industrial locations.
- Choose a different model if: Your target zone is further than 20m from the mounting point, in which case a camera with a longer IR range would be more effective. If you need to adjust framing after installation without physically repositioning the camera, a varifocal bullet camera would give you that flexibility. If the installation requires face-level detail at distance rather than wide-area coverage, a longer focal length fixed lens would be a better starting point.
FAQs
- What does WiseStream actually do on the QNO-7010R and how much does it help?
WiseStream is Hanwha’s dynamic compression technology that intelligently reduces the bitrate in low-activity areas of the frame while preserving detail where motion is detected. On the QNO-7010R it can reduce bandwidth by up to 50% on its own. When the camera is also configured to use H.265 encoding, the combined efficiency gain reaches up to 75% compared to a standard H.264 stream, which directly reduces NVR storage consumption and network load.
- The QNO-7010R is listed at 20fps at 4MP. Is that sufficient for outdoor surveillance?
20fps at full 4MP resolution is adequate for most general outdoor surveillance applications including vehicle detection, pedestrian monitoring, and perimeter coverage. The frame rate increases to a maximum of 30fps when recording at below 2MP resolution. If smooth slow-motion review of fast-moving subjects is a priority, it is worth confirming the frame rate is sufficient for your specific use case before selecting this model.
- What is defocus detection and why does it matter for a bullet camera installed outdoors?
Defocus detection continuously analyses the sharpness of the live image and generates an alert if it falls below a defined threshold. On an outdoor bullet camera like the QNO-7010R this is useful because vibration from nearby machinery, wind load on a wall bracket, or deliberate interference with the housing can shift the lens out of focus. Rather than leaving a blurred feed undetected, the camera flags the issue so it can be addressed promptly.
- Can the QNO-7010R be powered over Ethernet, and what PoE class does it require?
Yes. The QNO-7010R supports PoE to the IEEE802.3af standard at Class 3, which draws a maximum of 15.4W from the switch port. Most current PoE switches and PoE NVRs support Class 3 devices natively, so no additional injector or higher-class PoE infrastructure is required. It also accepts 12V DC power as an alternative.
- How does the hallway view mode work on the QNO-7010R and when should it be used?
Hallway view rotates the sensor output to a portrait orientation, effectively changing the aspect ratio so that the longer dimension of the frame runs vertically rather than horizontally. This is most useful for monitoring long narrow spaces such as outdoor corridors, fence lines, gate approaches, and side passages, where a standard landscape frame would capture significant wasted space to the left and right and reduce the effective coverage distance of the camera.
- Where can I find the datasheet and purchase the QNO-7010R in Australia?
The QNO-7010R datasheet is linked in the Additional Information section below. The camera is available through Security Wholesalers, which supplies Hanwha Wisenet products across Australia. The datasheet includes full dimensional drawings, accessory compatibility details, and complete technical specification tables for reference during system design.
Additional Information
