
Hisilicon SoC IP Camera Module 1.0MP 1.3MP 2MP
HiSilicon - subsidiary company of Huawei, it's a leading SoC (System on Chip) solution provider in the world. From video security association's statistics, almost 60% of IP cameras have utilized Hisilicon SoC in their IP camera modules. Low cost + high performance + durability, Hisilicon SoC dominates the middle and low-end market of IP/network cameras. Today, we are pleased to provide detail information about Hisilicon based IP camera module which can deliver 1.0 MP, 1.3 MP, 2.0 MP resolution.
2.0 Megapixel IP Camera Module - Hisilicon

- Standard 38mm*38mm dual-layer module
- Adopt HI3516C + IMX122
- 2.0 Megapixel 1/2.9" progressive scan CMOS Image Sensor
- Maximum 1290(H)x1080(V) resolution
- Support 1080p, D1/CIF dual stream
- Built-in web server, support ROI (Region of interest) and Privacy mask
- Support ONVIF protocol and GB/T28181 standard
- Network protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, PPPOE, SMTP, NTP
- Support automatically adjust bitrate according to different bandwidth
- Support IR-CUT, Auto-iris lens, RS485 and Audio I/O
- Support Add-on TF card slot, WiFi through USB, Alarm I/O
- Working voltage DC9-12V
1.3 Megapixel IP Camera Module

- Standard 38mm*38mm dual-layer design
- Adopts HI3518C + AR0130
- 1.3 MP 1/3" low illumination progressive scan CMOS Image Sensor
- Max. resolution 1280 (H) * 960 (V)
- Support 960p/720p, D1/CIF dual stream
- Built-in Web server, support ROI and Privacy mask
- Support ONVIF protocol and GB/T28181
- Network protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, PPPOE, SMTP, NTP
- Support automatically adjust bitrate according to different bandwidth
- Support IR-CUT, Auto-iris lens, RS485 and Audio I/O
- Support Add-on TF card slot, WiFi through USB, Alarm I/O
- Working voltage DC9-12V
1.0 Megapixel IP Camera Module

- Standard 38mm*38mm single-layer design
- Adopt HI3518C + OV9712
- 1.0 Megapixel 1/4" CMOS Image Sensor
- Support maximum 1280 (H) * 720 (V) resolution
- Support 720p, D1/CIF dual stream
- Built-in web server, support ROI and privacy mask
- Support ONVIF protocol and GB/T28181 standard
- Support automatically adjust bitrate according to different bandwidth
- Support IR-CUT, Auto-iris lens, RS485 and Audio I/O
- Support Add-on TF card slot, WiFi through USB, Alarm I/O
- Working voltage DC9-12V
Ambarella A5s vs TI DM368 vs Hisilicon Hi3516
Ambarella, Texas Instrument, Hisilicon are three well-known SoC manufacturers. Below it's the comparison table between Ambarella A5s, DM368 and HI3516.
Solution | Ambarella A5s | TI DM368 | Hisilicon Hi3516 |
Architecture | ARM+Video Encoding Unit | ARM+Video Encoding Unit | |
Processor | ARM1136J-S | ARM926EJ-S | ARM Cortex A9 |
Frequency | 528 MHz | 432MHz | 800MHz |
Manufacturing process | 45 Nano | 65 Nano | unknown |
Codec | H.264 BP/MP/HP Level 5.0 MJPEG | H.264 BP/MP/HP MPEG-4,MPEG-2,MJPEG,VC1/WMV9 | H.264 BP/MP/HP MPEG4,MJPEG/JPEG |
Max. Resolution | 10MP@3fps,5MP@12fps,3MP@20fps 1080P@30fps + D1@30fps + CVBS/HDMI | 1080p,30fps | 1080P@30fps + D1@30fps |
Bit-rate Control | 1080P/30fps≤4Mbps,CBR/VBR/ConstantQP rate control | 1080P/30fps≤6Mbps | 1080P/30fps≤6Mbps |
Interface | Support all main interface | Support all main interface | Support all main interface |
3A Control | Broadcasting level 3A | Support | Support |
Power Consumption | 1080P mode≤1W | unknown | unknown |