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Hanwha Vision cameras: formerly Samsung

Hanwha Vision cameras, Hanwha cameras for short, are the Wisenet cameras from South Korea, which you may still know as Samsung cameras.

Here you can read who Hanwha Vision is, what the brand makes in 2026 and how RRB Security installs Hanwha cameras.

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Hanwha Vision cameras: Hanwha camera on a façade above a container port, with a zoomed-in image of a ship

31years of experience

  • 1990Start of video surveillance
  • Wisenet 9Its own AI chip
  • South KoreaHead office in Seongnam
  • SpecialistIn security since 1995

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Who is Hanwha Vision?

Hanwha Vision from Seongnam (South Korea) started in video surveillance in 1990, then as Samsung Techwin. The cameras carry the Wisenet brand name.

  • 2015: the Hanwha Group acquires the company, which continues as Hanwha Techwin
  • Since 1 March 2023 it has been called Hanwha Vision
  • Designs the chips in its cameras itself and develops its own AI software
  • Builds in its own factories in South Korea and Vietnam: by its own account, it controls the entire chain, from chip design to final assembly
  • In 2026 it supplies much more than individual cameras: also audio, storage, access control and video management software
  • Such as the hybrid AI platform BLAZE: local storage combined with management via the cloud

Video: Hanwha Vision introduces itself (with subtitles)

Hanwha Vision in figures

More than 35 years of video surveillance

1990

Start of video surveillance, then still as Samsung Techwin

10 million

Cameras produced in its own factory in Vietnam (a 2023 landmark)

Wisenet 9

Latest in-house chip for AI in the camera, released in 2025

ISO/IEC 42001

Certification for managing AI systems, achieved in 2026

Source: hanwhavision.com, About Hanwha Vision, accessed 1 November 2026. Figures from the manufacturer; Hanwha Vision does not publish employee numbers or revenue there.

The history of Hanwha Vision

The key steps according to Hanwha Vision's own timeline (accessed 1 November 2026).

1990: Start as Samsung Techwin

The company starts in video surveillance, as part of Samsung.

2015: Hanwha takes over

The Hanwha Group buys Samsung Techwin; the new name becomes Hanwha Techwin.

2017: Wisenet 5 and the X series

Its own Wisenet 5 chip and the first X series cameras.

2018: Factory in Vietnam

Hanwha opens its own production company in Vietnam.

2020: Wisenet 7 and P series with AI

Wisenet 7 receives the UL certificate for cyber security (UL CAP); the P series AI cameras are launched.

2023: New name: Hanwha Vision

Name change on 1 March, plus ISO 27001 and recognition as a CVE Numbering Authority.

2025: Wisenet 9

New AI chip Wisenet 9, the second-generation X series and a 26-megapixel AI camera.

2026: BLAZE and AI certification

Hybrid AI video management system BLAZE; ISO/IEC 42001 and SOC 2 (Type 1) certification.

What does Hanwha Vision make?

Hanwha Vision divides its network cameras into series (Hanwha Vision naming). Almost all new models have AI analytics in the camera.

P series: premium

The top series, called 'Premium' by Hanwha. It includes multisensor and panoramic cameras with AI, which cover a large area with a single camera.

X series: versatile

'Versatile' according to Hanwha. Since 2025 there has been a second-generation X series with the Wisenet 9 chip, for recognising people and vehicles in the camera.

Q and L series: entry level

The Q series ('Quality') and L series ('Entry') are the simpler cameras for smaller projects and general surveillance.

T series: special cameras

For special conditions: thermal cameras, explosion-proof AI cameras and rugged PTZ cameras.

Recorders and BLAZE

NVRs, AI appliances and, since 2026, the hybrid video management system BLAZE. With official plug-ins for Milestone XProtect and Genetec Security Center.

AI apps and audio

AI packages for manufacturing and safety, traffic and retail, plus IP audio. Read more about smart analytics under video content analytics.

Sources: network cameras, recorders and software on hanwhavision.com, accessed 1 November 2026.

Why choose Hanwha Vision?

Its own Wisenet chip with AI

Hanwha designs the chip in its cameras itself. With Wisenet 9, the camera recognises people and vehicles and you can search afterwards by attributes such as clothing colour or vehicle type.

Cyber security with certificates

Hanwha Vision cites ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 42001 and SOC 2 (Type 1), among others, and is a CVE Numbering Authority: it registers and publishes vulnerabilities itself. More about cyber security and cameras.

NDAA: statement from Hanwha

Hanwha Vision states that all its cameras, components and systems comply with the US NDAA, and manufactures in South Korea and Vietnam. That is a manufacturer claim; for tenders, we check the datasheet for each model.

Broad support

From entry-level camera to thermal camera, with recorders, software and AI apps from the same brand, and official integrations with Milestone and Genetec.

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Hanwha Vision at RRB Security

RRB Security installs Hanwha Vision cameras for businesses, owners' associations (VvE) and institutions. We see Hanwha as a brand that fills a gap between the most expensive and the cheapest cameras: good build and image quality at a reasonable price.

The warranty applies according to the manufacturer's terms and conditions.

31years of experience

What RRB Security does for you

  • Advice on the right series and number of cameras
  • Installation of cameras, recorders and network
  • Integration with Milestone, Genetec or Hanwha software
  • Maintenance, updates and service

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Hanwha Vision

Can't find your question? Our specialists are happy to help with advice that fits your situation.

Is Hanwha Vision the same as Samsung?

Hanwha Vision is the former Samsung Techwin, Samsung's camera division. The Hanwha Group acquired the company in 2015; it was then called Hanwha Techwin and since 1 March 2023 Hanwha Vision. The cameras carry the Wisenet brand name.

What is Wisenet 9?

Wisenet 9 is the latest chip (SoC) that Hanwha Vision designs itself. It was released in 2025, together with the second-generation X series, and according to Hanwha it is made for AI analytics in the camera itself.

Can I integrate Hanwha cameras with Milestone or Genetec?

Yes. Hanwha Vision offers official plug-ins for Milestone XProtect and Genetec Security Center. You can also use Hanwha's own software, such as Wisenet WAVE or the hybrid video management system BLAZE.

Are Hanwha cameras NDAA-compliant?

Hanwha Vision states that all its cameras, components and systems comply with the US NDAA and that it manufactures in South Korea and Vietnam. That is a statement from the manufacturer. If you need to demonstrate NDAA compliance, we check the datasheet for each model.

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