When choosing security cameras you will hear of the differences between analogue cameras and IP cameras but it is safe to say that both types work well in either personal or business security scenarios. However, the main difference is that an analogue camera feeds your security images directly to a television, VCR, or DVD player while IP, or network, camera feeds your security images directly to a Web server.
Here are more differences to help you select the type of security
cameras:-
Budget is generally a primary concern for anyone looking to install a
new security system or replace an existing one. Analog cameras are cheaper than
IP cameras because the technology behind the analogue security feed is tried, true and
old thus these cameras cost less than the newer and more technologically
advanced IP models.
However, the IP models are easier to install than analogue units are as
they feed the security image directly to Web server, so any wiring you need is
likely present in your home or business for your computers. The installation
and wiring fees for an analogue camera might offset the difference in camera
cost should you choose an IP.
Lighting
Security cameras do you no good if you can’t see the images they
are projecting analogue camera works very well at recording images in many
different hues of light. An IP camera performs much better in well-lit
conditions.
To spare your neighbors the annoyance of high-voltage mercury lighting
around the perimeter of your property you should go with an analogue camera. If
you’re securing a premise with lighting all around the property keeping it
bright throughout the night, an IP camera is ideal.
Distance
Analog cameras record well in light, but lose clarity the further away
the image. IP cameras maintain clarity at longer distances, so they work well
for securing larger areas, such as parking lots or warehouses, for example.
In terms of motion sensitivity, however, an analogue camera is far more
stable thus it can handle the shaking of high winds or even an earthquake
better than an IP camera. Your image will stay truer on a disturbed analogue
camera than a disturbed IP one.
Clarity
This is where the differences in technology come into play, and one of
the reasons why IP cameras are more expensive than analogue cameras. Just like
pictures taken with digital cameras, the more pixels the better the clarity. The maximum amount of megapixel resolution of an analogue camera is 0.4
megapixels where as an IP camera has as much as 10 megapixel resolution, so
your image will be much clearer with an IP camera
Projection Feed
The security systems you see monitored on TV screens by security guards
are generally analogue CCTV systems. These cameras are hardwired into a
recording device, such as a VCR or DVD recorder, and are constantly recording
and projecting the security images onto the TV screen. An IP camera system can be hard-wired or wireless, and the image feeds
to a network server. The server to which the feed is transmitted can be
accessed by any electronic device with Internet capabilities. All you would
need is log in to the server hosting your camera feed and instant security
images on your computer, smartphone, notepad, or other mobile device.
Security Camera Security
Your analogue security camera is feeding the images directly into a
recording device. This makes your security feed susceptible to anyone with the
capabilities of getting their hands on your tapes, DVDs, or recording units.
An IP security camera encrypts your security feed prior to sending it to
the network server. It does this for several reasons, including compressing the
data into a smaller size and securing it for transport over the Internet;
therefore, if you are concerned about the security of your security images,
you’ll probably feel more comfortable with an IP CCTV security system than an analogue
one.
