IP Security Cameras

Here is an example of an analog camera (left) vs. an IP camera (right) image captured from our store front cameras. As you can see, details, such as the bus route and the van license plate are much clearer.

Analog vs. IP for Beginners

Resolution

Analog
Maximum Resolution
Not high resolution
640x480 (307,200 total pixels per image)
Does not even reach Mega Pixel resolution

IP
Maximum Resolution
High Definition Quality
1.3 Megapixel IP Camera: 1280x1024 (1,310,720 PPI)
2.0 Megapixel IP Camera: 1600x1200 (1,920,000 PPI) (up to 10 MP: 3648x2736 (9,980,928 PPI)

Uses

Analog
General surveillance for overall environment (not detail specific)

IP
Clearly see facial recognition, license plates, forensic detail, loss prevention, general surveillance

Picture Quality after Enlargement

Analog
Pixelated

IP
Crystal Clear

Camera Density Per Server

Analog
Require more servers and uses more energy

IP
Require fewer servers and uses less energy

Efficiency

Analog
Requires multiple cameras to cover one large area of surveillance

360 degree with PTZ only

IP
One IP camera can replace the surveillance capacity of up to 24 analog cameras (depending of type)

360 degree viewing

Maintenance

Analog
Requires more maintenance on site

IP
Can remotely troubleshoot and update

Technology

Analog
Requires DVR (digital video recorder)

IP
The video signal can be sent through the network
Two way data and audio

Progressive scanning

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