Hikvision cameras 12/16 MP

[kruja]

A large selection of models for 2026 (12/16 Mp).
I had a big problem, should I buy 4 or 8 MP.
-Hikvision DS-2CD23123G2-LI2UY/S(L)(RB)
-Hikvision DS-2CD23166G3-I(2U)Y

DS-2CD23123G2-LI2UY/S(L)(RB)

Hikvision 12MP Acusense Strobe Light and Audible Warning & Smart Hybrid Light Fixed Turret Network Camera DS-2CD23123G2-LI2UY/S(L)(RB)

www.hikvision.com

DS-2CD23166G3-I(2U)Y

Hikvision 16MP Acusense Powered by Darkfighter Fixed Turret Network Camera DS-2CD23166G3-I(2U)Y

www.hikvision.com

 

[Dan]

Hi @kruja

Thanks for sharing.

We were unaware of these new 12/16MP models.

We are speaking to our Hikvision UK contact to get more information on when these will be available in the UK and which model will be available.

There will probably be more information available in the New Year.

 

[JB1970]

16MP with a 1/1.8" sensor, I'm surprised at that. I noticed that the new dark fighter turret (DS-2DC23x6G3) keeps the 1/1.8" for 8MP but for the 4MP models it's only 1/3".

 

[kruja]

It seems incredible. ,16 MP --- Color: 0.0008 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON),B/W: 0 Lux with IR.

 

[gp116126]

Need an NVR to handle it / them of course and also an 8k monitor to view the higher resolution 16mp

 

[JB1970]

The low light performance will be the trade off for the higher resolution. It's a 1/1.8" sensor and f1.6 aperture. A couple of other things that jump out from the product data:

• Set to 16MP it's limited to 12.5 FPS
• Set to 12MP it's limited to 20 FPS
• If you want 25 FPS, you'll need to drop it the resolution to 8MP
• The max bitrate is the same 16Mbps as always.

Of course I'm sure if they do become available in the UK, I'll jump in and get one to try....

 

[trempa92]

16Mbps is bottleneck for 12 and 16MP

As well sensor size

I have put my 8MP camera to a bitrate test on highest quality

VBR showed at some points 40 mbits of traffic.

So if FPS doesnt bother you and night image. Regardless if you dont have 8K monitor to view the resolution, atleast on daytime you will have a good digital zoom detailed picture compared to 8MP.
It all comes down to what you actually need.