The Hitachi DI-SC233 can zoom in up to 30x magnification at full HD resolution (1920 x 1080). Other features of the DI-SC233 include electronic image stabilisation, auto defog, minimum sensitivity 0.4lx, enhanced intensity, whiteout reduction, wide dynamic range, digital image flip, digital output, motion detection and privacy masking. The unique high-speed auto focus system allows for swift tracking of the subject in high resolution, while electronic image stabilisation (EIS) reduces the effect of image shake caused by strong winds or vehicle vibrations, ensuring a stable picture even at high levels of zoom.

When very bright sources of light such as vehicle headlights are captured, neighbouring surfaces may cause reflections leading to whiteout. In these situations, the Hitachi DI-SC233 will reduce peak light levels to improve visibility, useful for situations such as reading license plates numbers. The DI-SC233 is equipped to reduce whiteout from very bright sources of light such as vehicle headlights and can also adjust the brightness of moving objects in dark scenes, such as people walking at night, to reduce ghosting/smearing and improve visibility. These features allow for improved security in low-brightness situations.

The sensitive CMOS sensor, lens and Hitachi's unique digital signal processor provide a minimum photo subject illumination of 0.4lx. They are designed to excel in urban monitoring situations such as traffic monitoring, station platforms and busy commercial streets, where lighting conditions change throughout the day. Conventional security cameras may have difficulty capturing dark areas such as night scenes or unlit areas. The Hitachi DI-SC233's enhanced intensity function brightens dark areas while leaving light areas untouched. This enables it to produce clear images even with people in shadows, providing greater security in low light conditions. The DI-SC233's built-in defogging capabilities provide clear images even in foggy situations enabling the user to monitor, for example, ships, airports, and highways.