HIKMICRO M20 Thermal Camera – 256 × 192 IR Resolution

M20

The HIKMICRO M20 Thermal Camera is a professional handheld thermography camera designed for HVAC technicians, electricians, building inspectors, maintenance teams and mechanical service professionals. With 256 × 192 thermal resolution, SuperIR image enhancement and an 8MP visual camera, it helps users quickly identify heat patterns, hidden faults and temperature differences during inspection work.

The M20 measures temperatures across a wide range, making it suitable for HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building inspection, insulation, maintenance and equipment troubleshooting applications. The 25Hz image frequency provides smooth thermal viewing, while the 3.5" LCD touch screen gives technicians a clear and easy-to-use display in the field.

With Thermal, Visual, Fusion, PIP and Blending image modes, the HIKMICRO M20 allows users to view thermal information alongside visual reference images. Manual focus, 1.0x to 8.0x continuous digital zoom, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C connectivity, removable Micro SD storage, IP54 protection and approx. 6 hours battery operating time make it a practical thermal camera for professional inspection and reporting work.

Key Features

• Professional handheld thermal imaging camera for inspection and maintenance work

• 256 × 192 IR resolution with 49,152 thermal pixels

• SuperIR image enhancement up to 512 × 384 / 196,608 pixels

• High-sensitivity thermal detector with NETD < 40mK

• Wide temperature measurement range up to 650°C

• Accuracy of ±2°C / ±2% under specified conditions

• 25Hz image frequency for smooth thermal viewing

• Manual focus with 0.1m minimum focus distance

• 8MP visual camera for detailed reference images

• 3.5" LCD touch screen with 640 × 480 resolution

• Multiple image modes: Thermal, Visual, Fusion, PIP and Blending

• 1.0x to 8.0x continuous digital zoom

• Measurement tools include centre spot, hot spot, cold spot, user-definable spots, line, rectangles and circles

• Auto, manual and 1-tap touch-screen level/span adjustment

• Colour alarms include above, below, interval and insulation modes

• Voice note and text note annotation support

• MP4 video and radiometric video recording support

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

• USB Type-C interface for charging and data transfer

• Built-in LED light and Class II laser pointer

• Interchangeable rechargeable Li-ion battery with approx. 6 hours operating time

• IP54 protection rating and 2m drop test rating

• UNC 1/4"-20 tripod mounting thread

Specifications

• Brand: HIKMICRO

• Model: M20

• Product Name: HIKMICRO M20 Thermal Camera

• Tool Type: Thermal Imaging Camera / Handheld Thermography Camera

• IR Resolution: 256 × 192 pixels / 49,152 pixels

• SuperIR: 512 × 384 pixels / 196,608 pixels

• Thermal Sensitivity / NETD: < 40mK at 25°C, F# = 1.0

• Image Frequency: 25Hz

• Detector Pitch: 12μm

• Spectral Range: 7.5 to 14μm

• Focal Length: 6.9mm

• F-Number: F1.0

• Field of View: 25° × 18.8°

• Spatial Resolution / IFOV: 1.74mrad

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.1m / 0.33ft

• Focus Mode: Manual focus

• Visual Camera: 3264 × 2448 / 8MP

• Display: 3.5" LCD touch screen, 640 × 480 resolution

• Digital Zoom: 1.0x to 8.0x continuous

• Image Modes: Thermal, Visual, Fusion, PIP and Blending

• Colour Palettes: White Hot, Black Hot, Rainbow, Ironbow, Red Hot, Fusion, Rain and Blue Red

• Focus Mode Palette: Above, below and interval

• Colour Alarm: Above, below, interval and insulation

• Object Temperature Range: -20°C to 150°C and 100°C to 650°C

• Accuracy: Max. ±2°C / ±2% under specified conditions

• Measurement Tools: Centre spot, hot spot, cold spot, user-definable spots, line, rectangles and circles

• Level and Span Mode: Auto, manual and 1-tap touch-screen

• Storage Media: Removable Micro SD card

• Image File Format: Radiometric JPEG

• Annotations: Voice note and text note support

• Video File Format: MP4 video and radiometric video

• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz and 5GHz

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

• USB Interface: USB Type-C

• LED Light: Yes

• Laser: Class II, 635nm wavelength, <1mW power

• Battery Type: Interchangeable rechargeable Li-ion battery

• Battery Operating Time: Approx. 6 hours

• Battery Charging Time: Approx. 4 hours fully charged

• Protection Rating: IP54

• Drop Test Height: 2m

• Working Temperature Range: -10°C to 50°C

• Storage Temperature Range: -20°C to 70°C

• Relative Humidity: <95% non-condensing

• Tripod Mounting: UNC 1/4"-20

• Application: HVAC inspection, electrical fault finding, building inspection, mechanical maintenance, insulation checks, equipment troubleshooting and thermal reporting work

Ideal For

• HVAC technicians

• Refrigeration technicians

• Electricians

• Building inspectors

• Facilities maintenance teams

• Mechanical maintenance technicians

• Electrical fault finding

• HVAC inspection and diagnostics

• Finding insulation issues and thermal bridging

• Mechanical equipment maintenance

• Equipment troubleshooting and reporting

• Service vehicles, maintenance tool kits and inspection work

Professional Thermal Camera for HVAC, Electrical and Building Inspection

The HIKMICRO M20 Thermal Camera gives technicians a professional handheld thermal imaging tool for finding faults, temperature differences and hidden issues during inspection work. With 256 × 192 IR resolution, SuperIR image enhancement, manual focus, an 8MP visual camera and a 3.5" touch screen, it provides clear thermal and visual information for field inspections.

For HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, building inspection and maintenance professionals, the M20 is a practical thermal camera for everyday fault finding, system checks, mechanical inspections and documentation when accurate thermal imaging and detailed reporting are required on site.

Difference Between HIKMICRO M20 and M20W

The main difference between the HIKMICRO M20 and M20W is the lens and field of view. The M20 uses a manual focus lens with a narrower 25° × 18.8° field of view, making it better suited to detailed inspections where precise focus on specific components is important.

The M20W uses a focus-free wide-angle lens with a wider 50° × 37.2° field of view, making it better suited to inspecting larger areas quickly. The M20 is generally the better choice for focused electrical, HVAC and mechanical component inspections, while the M20W is better when you want to capture more of the scene in one image.