Dahua
TPC-BF5641-B5F4
Bullet Camera · 4.1MP (2688×1520)
- • 87° HFOV at 4mm
- • 80 m effective range
- • 80 m IR illumination
Side-by-side comparison · within brand
Dahua TPC-BF5641-B5F4 vs Dahua DH-IPC-HFW7442H-Z
Spec-by-spec comparison of two bullet camera models, with EN 62676-4 lens math and design recommendations.
Dahua
DH-IPC-HFW7442H-Z
Bullet Camera · 4.1MP (2688×1520)
- • 100° HFOV at 2.7-12mm
- • 60 m effective range
- • 60 m IR illumination
- • Low-light / ColorVu sensor
Specification side-by-side
| Dahua TPC-BF5641-B5F4 | Dahua DH-IPC-HFW7442H-Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua | Dahua |
| Form factor | Bullet Camera | Bullet Camera |
| Resolution | 4.1MP (2688×1520) | 4.1MP (2688×1520) |
| Focal length | 4mm | 2.7-12mm |
| Horizontal FOV | 87° | 100° |
| Effective range | 80 m | 60 m |
| IR distance | 80 m | 60 m |
| Low-light / ColorVu | Standard | Yes |
Verdict
Dahua TPC-BF5641-B5F4 reaches further (80 m vs 60 m) — better for perimeter and parking-lot wide shots. Dahua TPC-BF5641-B5F4 has stronger IR illumination (80 m vs 60 m) — better for unlit corridors and night perimeter. Dahua DH-IPC-HFW7442H-Z ships a low-light / ColorVu sensor — better in mixed-light retail or city-street scenes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dahua TPC-BF5641-B5F4 better than Dahua DH-IPC-HFW7442H-Z?
Dahua TPC-BF5641-B5F4 reaches further (80 m vs 60 m) — better for perimeter and parking-lot wide shots. Dahua TPC-BF5641-B5F4 has stronger IR illumination (80 m vs 60 m) — better for unlit corridors and night perimeter. Dahua DH-IPC-HFW7442H-Z ships a low-light / ColorVu sensor — better in mixed-light retail or city-street scenes. For installation-specific advice — mounting height, tilt, obstacle shadowing, BOM and PoE budget — drop both cameras into TodAidesign and the FOV cones, DORI rings (per EN 62676-4) and cable schedule render in real time on a satellite map or imported floor plan.
What is the field of view of Dahua TPC-BF5641-B5F4 vs Dahua DH-IPC-HFW7442H-Z?
Dahua TPC-BF5641-B5F4 has a 87° horizontal FOV at 4mm. Dahua DH-IPC-HFW7442H-Z has a 100° horizontal FOV at 2.7-12mm. Dahua covers a wider scene at the same distance; the FOV calculator on TodAidesign converts these into linear meters of coverage at any chosen target distance.
Which camera has stronger IR illumination?
Dahua TPC-BF5641-B5F4 reaches 80 m of IR illumination versus 60 m for Dahua DH-IPC-HFW7442H-Z. The further-reaching IR camera is the better fit for unlit yards, parking perimeters and warehouses without permanent lighting.
Can I plan a project mixing Dahua and Dahua cameras?
Yes. TodAidesign is multi-vendor by design — drop Dahua and Dahua cameras on the same canvas, share the same EN 62676-4 lens math and DORI ring overlays, and consolidate them into one BOM with cable schedule and PoE budget. Vendor design tools (Axis Site Designer, Hikvision HiTools, Dahua Project Design Tool, i-PRO SDT) cannot do this because each speaks only its own catalog.
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