TP-Link VIGI C300HP-4 3MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera (4mm Fixed Lens), H.265+, Smart Detection (Line-Crossing & Area Intrusion), IR Night Vision 30m, DWDR, 3D DNR, IP67, PoE/12V DC, ONVIF

The TP-Link VIGI C300HP-4 is a 3MP outdoor bullet network camera designed for business surveillance where consistent recording, practical smart detection, and reliable night monitoring are essential. It is built for everyday security coverage in commercial environments such as storefront exteriors, office entrances, small warehouses, backdoors, delivery points, perimeter walkways, and access lanes. The bullet form factor makes it easy to aim at critical areas, while the IP67-rated housing is intended for outdoor exposure. This camera supports efficient H.265+ compression, infrared night vision up to 30 meters, smart event detection for boundary-based monitoring, and a professional installation path using PoE or 12V DC power.

This listing is specifically for the VIGI C300HP-4 (4mm fixed lens) variant. Lens choice matters because it determines how much of the scene is captured and how much detail you get at typical distances. The 4mm lens is often selected for entrances and perimeter approaches where you want a more focused view compared to wide-angle lenses. For this 4mm lens, the camera’s field of view is rated at 82.5° horizontal, 44.9° vertical, and 99.3° diagonal. The lens is fixed-focus and uses an M12 lens mount, which supports consistent scene framing once installed. The 4mm lens aperture is listed as F2.2.

Video capture is based on a 1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS sensor. The maximum recording resolution is 3MP (2304 × 1296). This provides a clear step up in detail compared to older 720p systems and supports stronger clarity for incident review, staff/customer safety monitoring, and operational oversight. The camera supports multiple main-stream resolutions, allowing installers to balance detail with bandwidth and storage requirements. Supported main-stream resolutions include 2304×1296, 2048×1280, 1920×1080, and 1280×720. The sub-stream provides lower-resolution options for bandwidth-friendly remote viewing or multi-client monitoring, with supported sub-stream resolutions including 704×576, 640×480, 352×288, and 320×240.

Frame rate selection is flexible. Both the main stream and sub-stream support frame rate options of 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, and up to 30fps. This allows a surveillance system to be tuned for smoother motion at busy entrances or tuned for longer retention by reducing frame rate where full-motion smoothness is not required.

For night monitoring, the VIGI C300HP-4 is equipped with infrared illumination designed to support visibility after dark. The IR range is specified up to 30 meters, using an 850nm wavelength. Smart IR behavior helps address common night-video challenges such as overexposure at close range and under-rendered objects at longer distances. Minimum illumination is specified as Color: 0.1 lux at F2.0, and 0 lux with IR enabled. Day/night operation uses an IR cut filter mechanism, and day/night switching modes include Day/Night, Auto, and Schedule, helping the camera adapt to changing lighting conditions or follow a defined schedule.

Outdoor entrances and perimeter edges frequently contain mixed lighting, such as bright sun with shaded areas, reflective surfaces, or uneven lighting at night. This camera supports DWDR (digital wide dynamic range) to help adjust for lighting contrast and improve usability in scenes with both bright and dark areas. In addition, image enhancement features include 3D DNR (digital noise reduction), which helps reduce image noise artifacts, and BLC (backlight compensation). The camera also lists “Prevent Overexposure to Infrared Light,” which is useful for managing IR washout effects during night operation. Image settings include mirror, brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, exposure, WDR, and white balance, adjustable by client software.

In business surveillance, storage efficiency and network bandwidth matter—especially when multiple cameras record continuously. The VIGI C300HP-4 supports modern compression formats to help reduce storage usage while maintaining usable quality. Video compression supports H.265 and H.264 for both main stream and sub-stream, and the camera supports H.264+ and H.265+ on the main stream. The listed video bit rate range is 64 Kbps to 6 Mbps, which allows installers to tune quality and network impact based on the site’s requirements.

Where this camera becomes more actionable than basic motion-only models is in its smart detection features for boundary-based monitoring. It supports smart events including Area Intrusion Detection and Line-Crossing Detection. These event types are commonly used to monitor restricted zones, entrances, corridors, perimeter boundaries, and after-hours access points. For example, you can set a line across a gate or doorway and receive alerts when it is crossed, or define an intrusion zone over a sensitive area such as a backdoor approach. The camera also supports basic events including Motion Detection, Video Tampering Detection, and exception events such as illegal login. This combination supports practical alerting for real-world security operations.

The camera is designed for network-based integration. It supports ONVIF and lists trigger notification via ONVIF and HTTPS. This helps integration planning with compatible video recorders or management platforms. Supported network protocols include TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, RTSP, NTP, UPnP UDP, and SSL/TLS. Security functions include password protection, HTTPS encryption, IP address filtering, and digest authentication. For day-to-day management, supported clients include VIGI Security Manager and the VIGI app.

Operationally, the camera supports two streams and standard management features such as mirror view, privacy masks, HTTP listening, and password reset via e-mail. A region of interest feature is also listed (1 region), which can be used to prioritize quality in an important area of the scene. Simultaneous live view capabilities are listed as either 4 main streams and 3 sub-streams, or 3 main streams and 5 sub-streams, supporting multi-client environments where different users or tools may request different streams. The system supports up to 21 users/hosts.

For physical installation, the camera includes a single RJ45 10/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port. Video output is listed as none, and a reset button is listed as none. This design is typical for compact IP cameras intended to be configured through software and installed as part of a network surveillance system.

Power options support professional installs. The camera supports 12V DC ±5% using a 5.5mm coaxial power plug, and it supports PoE (802.3af/at, class 0). Power consumption is listed as max 3W on 12V DC and max 4W on PoE. PoE is often preferred for clean installations because it carries power and data through a single Ethernet cable.

Durability and environmental specifications are aimed at outdoor business use. The protection level is listed as IP67, indicating resistance to dust ingress and protection against water exposure suitable for outdoor deployment. The housing material is listed as plastic. Operating temperature is listed as -30°C to 60°C, covering a wide range of real-world weather conditions and making it suitable for outdoor use in hot or cold climates.

For planning and logistics, the product dimensions are listed as 164.9 × 87.4 × 83.4 mm, and the product weight is listed as 283.5 g. Certifications listed include CE and RoHS.

Overall, the TP-Link VIGI C300HP-4 is a practical choice for businesses needing a focused 4mm-lens outdoor bullet IP camera with 3MP resolution, smart line-crossing and intrusion alerts, reliable 30-meter IR night vision, DWDR and 3D noise reduction for clearer scenes, efficient H.265+ recording, and flexible power via PoE or 12V DC—built to fit into a professional VIGI surveillance deployment.