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Comparison Dahua DH-IPC-HDW1220SP-S3 vs Hikvision DS-2CD1321-I 4 mm

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Mountoutdooroutdoor
Body typedomedome
Connection
LAN
LAN
Camera features
Design and features
PoE 802.3af
light sensor
motion detection
mobile app
IR illumination
PoE 802.3af
light sensor
motion detection
mobile app
IR illumination
Illumination range30 m30 m
Matrix
Matrix typeCMOSCMOS
Matrix size1/2.9"1/2.8"
Number of megapixels2 MP2 MP
Video resolution1920x1080 px1920x1080 px
Frame rate25 fps25 fps
Minimum illumination0.10 lux0.01 lux
Aperturef/2.0f/1.2
Signal to noise ratio50 dB50 dB
Backlight compensationDWDR+BLCDWDR+BLC
Lens
Focal typepermanentpermanent
Focal length2.8 mm4 mm
Horizontal viewing angle110 °78 °
General
Video compression formatH.264H.264, H.264+, MJPEG
Power source
12 В /maximum consumption — 5.4 W/
12 В
Operating temperature-30 °C ~ +60 °С-30 °C ~ +60 °С
Maximum humidity90 %
Protection levelIP67IP67
ONVIF
Materialmetalmetal
Dimensions108x108x85 mm110х110х93.2 mm
Weight230 g360 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogjune 2017february 2017

Matrix size

The size of the matrix installed in the surveillance camera (diagonally).

In general, larger sensors (with the same resolution and sensor type) are considered more advanced: they get more light, which has a positive effect on image quality (especially in low light). On the other hand, increasing the size affects the cost of the entire device; and in some cases (for example, if the camera is not planned to be used in twilight and darkness), a relatively small sensor may be quite suitable.

As for specific dimensions, the most modest cameras in terms of this indicator have matrices of 1/4 "or less. Models with sensors of 1/3.8" - 1/3" and 1/2.9" - 1/2" are very popular, these values can be called average. And in advanced devices, diagonals and more than 1/2 "(up to 1/1.7") are found.

Minimum illumination

The lowest degree of illumination of the scene being shot, in which the camera is able to provide normal visibility. Usually, this item specifies the values for the daytime mode of operation (in the night mode, the minimum illumination in many models may be zero at all, because in such cases the IR illumination is turned on, see "Design and capabilities"). And if the camera is capable of shooting in colour, it usually means the lowest illumination necessary to obtain a colour image.

The lower this indicator, the better the camera works in low light, the brighter and more clearly visible image it is able to provide in such conditions. At the same time, note that in low light, night mode is often preferable, and in the presence of the aforementioned IR illumination, it is more likely to focus on the range of its operation (see above).

There are comparative tables that allow you to evaluate the degree of illumination indicated in the characteristics from a practical point of view: for example, an indicator of 0.2 lux corresponds to clear eyes on a full moon.

Aperture

Aperture of the lens installed in the camera.

Aperture characterizes the degree of attenuation of the light flux when passing from the front lens of the lens to the matrix. It is denoted as the ratio of the diameter of the active aperture of the lens to the focal length, while the size of the active aperture is designated as f and is taken as a unit — for example, f / 1.4 or f / 2.0. Moreover, the smaller the number in the designation, the higher the aperture (in our example, the second lens will be darker than the first). And for lenses with a variable focal length (see "Focal"), the actual aperture, usually, changes with a change in focal length; for such models, either the range of aperture values, or its maximum value, can be indicated.

By itself, this parameter characterizes, first of all, how light the image taken through the lens turns out, all other things being equal. High values are important, first of all, when shooting in low light conditions: a fast lens allows you to get a fairly high-quality image without increasing the sensitivity of the matrix, which is fraught with noise and “blurring” of the picture. On the other hand, the actual quality of camera operation (including in dark conditions) also depends on many other factors — the type and size of the matrix, signal processing features, etc. Therefore, aperture in most cases is more of a reference than a practically significant parameter.

Focal length

Focal length of the camera lens.

The focal length is such a distance from the lens to the matrix, at which a clear image is obtained on the matrix (when the lens is focused to infinity). The viewing angles of the lens primarily depend on this indicator (see below): the smaller it is, the wider the viewing angles and the smaller the objects in the frame (and vice versa). At the same time, it should be noted that the actual viewing angle is determined not only by the focal length, but also by the size of the matrix (see above). In fact, this means that with different sizes of matrices, lenses with the same focal length will have different working angles. Therefore, only cameras with the same matrix size can be compared with each other according to this indicator. Among CCTV cameras, lenses with a focal length of 2.8 mm, 3.6 mm, 4 mm and 6 mm are considered popular.

In models with a variable focal length (see above), in this case, the range from the minimum to the maximum distance is indicated. Also, using these data, you can derive the optical magnification factor of such a lens: for this, the maximum value must be divided by the maximum (for more details, see below).

Horizontal viewing angle

Horizontal viewing angle of the surveillance camera. For models with a variable value, the maximum value is indicated, since it is the width of the image that is important, and when zooming in, the zoom factor is more important than the angle. This paragraph also indicates the general angle of view for models with a circular field of view – in particular, cameras with a fisheye lens (see above)

The wider the viewing angle, the more space the camera captures and at the same time, the smaller the images of individual objects in the frame are obtained. Therefore, when choosing by this parameter, it is worth deciding what is more important – the ability to view a large scene or the visibility of small details in a relatively narrow field of view. Also note that with a wide field of view (100° or more), characteristic distortions can be observed at the edges of the frame, and the wider the angle, the more pronounced they are. This phenomenon can be eliminated by panoramic shooting (see "Design and features"), but this feature, in turn, complicates and increases the cost of the camera.

Video compression format

The video compression format used by the camera.

Compression is used to reduce the file sizes of captured video; different technologies can be used for this — the so-called codecs, their list is given in this paragraph. From a practical point of view, compatibility with external recording and playback devices primarily depends on the supported codecs. If you plan to use a computer as a recorder / player, you can ignore this list: modern PCs and laptops usually support a very extensive list of formats, and in extreme cases, the missing codecs can be installed separately. But if we are talking about specialized registrars, individual players (like home media centers), etc. — codec compatibility should be clarified further. So, if the advanced modern H.265 standard is very widely supported nowadays, then the more specific H.265+, originally created for surveillance systems, is much less common even in specialized equipment.

Maximum humidity

The highest relative humidity at which the camera is able to operate normally, without failures and breakdowns, for an unlimited time.

Modern electronics tolerate low humidity well, but high rates affect it negatively — with a long stay in such an atmosphere, moisture can condense on certain parts of the structure and various unpleasant consequences, from corrosion to short circuits and fires. Therefore, you can use the camera effectively and safely only in conditions where the humidity does not exceed the maximum recommended value specified in the specifications. At the same time, we note that many devices are able to endure short-term (up to several hours) exposure to high humidity without consequences.
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