Hikvision IP cameras are divided into series with some characteristic features, such as video content analytics (VCA), H.265(+) video compression, compact housings with IK10 rating (vandal-proof) etc. Knowledge of the characteristics of a given line along with the relevant symbols allow for quick selection of camera models suitable for a specific installation.

Currently, the economy line consists of three series:

• EasyIP Lite,
• EasyIP 2.0 plus,
• EasyIP 3.0,
• shortly, there will be another series, EasyIP 4.0.

Older series, like EasyIP 2.0, are being replaced by the newer ones with H.265 video compression.

Marking	Series	Additional information
DS-2CD1XX1	EasyIP Lite	H.264+, H.264
DS-2CD1XX3	EasyIP Lite	H265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264
DS-2CD2XX2WD/FWD	EasyIP 2.0	H.264+, H.264
DS-2CD2XX3	EasyIP 2.0 plus	H265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264
DS-2CD2XX5	EasyIP 3.0	H265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, DarkFighter technology in selected models
DS-2CD2XX6 DS-2CD2XX7	EasyIP 4.0	H265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, DarkFighter, AcuSence, ClorVu

The DS-2CD segment in the name of a camera from these series is the same (the DS-2CE is an exception for PTZ cameras, not discussed here). The series and features of a camera are coded in the first and last digits of the type/name, which have been bolded in the following list.

The meaning of symbols in the names of Hikvision IP cameras from economical series (without PTZ models) is given below.

Position	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	–	VII
Example model	DS-2CD	2	6	4	3	G0		IZS

 

Compact IP camera Hikvision DS-2CD2643G0-IZS K17856

I. Regular segment – color Hikvision IP camera

II. Product series
In the economical line, 1 means EasyIP Lite, 2 means EasyIP 2.0 / 2.0 plus / 3.0 / 4.0.

III. Housing type

• 0 – compact (bullet) with fixed focal length
• 1 – ceiling (dome) with fixed focal length
• 3 – Turret
• 4 – Cube
• 5 – mini dome
• 6 – compact (bullet) with varifocal lens
• 7 – ceiling (dome) with varifocal lens
• T – larger compact (bullet) with fixed focal length
• 8 – Box
• 9 – Fisheye
• D – Pinhole
• F – dome with PT (Pan-Tilt)
• H – Turret with varifocal lens

IV. Resolution

• 0 – 1.0 MP
• 1 – 1.3 MP
• 2 – 2.0 MP
• 3 – 3.0 MP
• 4 – 4.0 MP
• 5 – 5.0 MP
• 6 – 6.0 MP,
• 8 – 8.0 MP

V. Video compression

• 0 to 2 – H.264
• 3 to 7 – H.265

VI. Product localization and generation

In newer series: G – intended for the international market, and product generation number:

• G0 – first generation
• G1 – second generation
• G2 – third generation

If a camera in the V position has 0, 1 or 2, then instead of G0, G1, G2 there may be older symbols, F, WD:

• F – memory card slot
• WD – hardware WDR

VII. Additional letters

• I – IR illuminator
• L – white light illuminator
• Z – motozoom
• S – audio/alarm input/output
• W – Wi-Fi

Comparison of the three most popular series of IP cameras from the economic line:

Feature	Camera series
	EasyIP Lite	EasyIP 2.0 plus	EasyIP 3.0
Position adjustment	ceiling/dome: 2-axis compact/bullet: 3-axis	3-axis
Reset button	–	Yes
EXIR illuminator	Not all models	Yes
Video compression	H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264; MJPEG for auxiliary stream (EasyIP Lite cameras of DS-2CD1XX1 series do not support H.265+/H.265)
VCA functions	–	Yes
Virtual line	–	Yes	Yes
Intruder detection	–	Yes	Yes
Object leaving detect.	–	–	Yes
Object taking detect.	–	–	Yes
Face detection	–	Yes	Yes
Corridor mode	–	Yes	Yes
ROI	Yes	Yes	Yes
microSD slot	F or G0 symbols in models with varifocal lenses	F or G0 symbols
ANR function	Cameras with memory card slot
Audio & alarm (IN/OUT)	Cameras with S symbol
WDR	Models with varifocal lenses (others: D-WDR)	All models
3D-DNR	Yes
BLC	Yes
HLC	–	Yes	Yes
Hik-Connect support	Yes