Network (IP) vs. Analog Cameras
Advantages of the Analog Cameras
Usually they are cheaper than Network (IP) cameras. However, prices on IP cameras have been continuously declining.
There is more analog hardware available for the special applications.
There is an abundance of existing analog installations.
Security dealers and installers have a vast experience installing analog cameras.
Advantages of the Network (IP) Cameras
Existing local network infrastructure (CAT5 and WiFi) could be used for the installation.
Comparably less cabling required then with an analog installation.
Network cameras have built-in motion detectors and compression engines, which enables the DVR Server to use a minimum of its computer resources, therefore, the same computer can also be used for other tasks.
There are no requirements on CPU or chipset manufacturers, since Network Cameras do not require any additional hardware to be installed in to the computer.
There are Network (IP) cameras with very high resolution (1.3 Megapixels and more). Analog cameras are incapable of achieving such resolution.
Network (IP) camera installations are highly scaleable and upgradeable. There is no need to buy and install additional video capture boards for the DVR system in the event you want to add a camera or increase performance of the system.
Any analog camera can be converted to a network camera by using a Network (IP) server.
There is no geographical limitation for the installation.
Effective offsite recording (either by itself or in addition to onsite recording) eliminates the possibility of destruction of the video medium due to deliberate actions or an accident (fire, flooding, etc.).
Some of the network cameras also can be used as a webcam to serve as an advertising engine for a business.
Usually they are cheaper than Network (IP) cameras. However, prices on IP cameras have been continuously declining.
There is more analog hardware available for the special applications.
There is an abundance of existing analog installations.
Security dealers and installers have a vast experience installing analog cameras.
Advantages of the Network (IP) Cameras
Existing local network infrastructure (CAT5 and WiFi) could be used for the installation.
Comparably less cabling required then with an analog installation.
Network cameras have built-in motion detectors and compression engines, which enables the DVR Server to use a minimum of its computer resources, therefore, the same computer can also be used for other tasks.
There are no requirements on CPU or chipset manufacturers, since Network Cameras do not require any additional hardware to be installed in to the computer.
There are Network (IP) cameras with very high resolution (1.3 Megapixels and more). Analog cameras are incapable of achieving such resolution.
Network (IP) camera installations are highly scaleable and upgradeable. There is no need to buy and install additional video capture boards for the DVR system in the event you want to add a camera or increase performance of the system.
Any analog camera can be converted to a network camera by using a Network (IP) server.
There is no geographical limitation for the installation.
Effective offsite recording (either by itself or in addition to onsite recording) eliminates the possibility of destruction of the video medium due to deliberate actions or an accident (fire, flooding, etc.).
Some of the network cameras also can be used as a webcam to serve as an advertising engine for a business.
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