IP Camera vs. CCTV: What the characteristics of each?

Reply:Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is the use of video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place, to a limited set of monitors. This technology uses analog video cameras, coaxial cable and video tape recorders. It’s just like a VCR, you have to change cassettes, image quality is average, storage tapes wear out over time, and storage is bulky. Also, the cameras, monitors, and recorders must be physically close enough together to be connected by cables. They are commonly used in banks, casinos, departmental stores etc. that require 24 hours surveillance.

Relative to the CCTV, IP camera (Also called Network Camera or Network CCTV ) is a great stride in video surveillance. What the benefits of an IP camera over CCTV as the following:

View Video Anywhere

the major benefit of IP cameras is the luxury to view live video via the internet anywherw anytime. While CCTV cameras can enable viewing over the Internet, they require additional software and hardware components generally. An IP camera is integrated with all the necessary tools and doesn’t require any additional installations.

Remote Recording
The primary function of a surveillance camera is to monitor a certain area when security and staff are unable to do so. While it serves its purpose for the most part, CCTV cameras are susceptible to security breaches, and the tapes they contain can be stolen. IP cameras enable recording to remote locations, which virtually eliminates such a scenario. Even if security is breached, the intruder will not be able to steal the tape or recording device because it is physically stationed at a remote location.

Wireless Capability
Because IP cameras leverage standard IP (Internet Protocol) networks, many of them are available in wireless variations to provide the ultimate in portability. All the device requires is a single cable for a power supply, which results in less work when installing the camera in the recording location.

Video Analytics
More IP cameras are being implemented with video analytics to provide advanced tracking and motion detection capability. This technology is so sophisticated that it has the ability to distinguish between the movement of a person, a car driving down the road, or a tree merely swaying in the wind.

More Advancements to Come
CCTV cameras aren’t completely obsolete, but are light-years behind in comparison to IP cameras. IP technology allows individuals and businesses to effectively monitor Behind many their home or office premises with little to no security risks. Evolving rapidly, it’s almost certain that you will be able to do much more with an IP camera in the very near future.
Not that CCTV is not a better solution for some places, but are light-years behind in comparison to IP cameras. It’s almost certain that you will be able to do much more with an IP camera in the very near future.

Reply time:2011/12/26 12:04:06