Waterproof Rating | Outdoor installations | Industry: IP65 (resists jets) ▲ Base: IP66 (dust/waterproof) ▲▲ Advanced: IP67 (submersible) | Base: Outperforms industry in moderate rain; Advanced: Survives submersion (1m for 30min) | Industry: Limited to light rain; Advanced: Higher cost due to reinforced materials |
Night Vision Range | Low-light surveillance | Industry: 10m (standard IR) ▲ Base: 15m (enhanced IR) ▲▲ Advanced: 30m (long-range IR) | Base: 15m coverage ideal for driveways; Advanced: Detects vehicles at 30m | Industry: Blurry beyond 10m; Advanced: Requires more power for extended range |
Network Connectivity | Remote areas without Wi-Fi | Industry: Wi-Fi only ▲ Base: 4G (LTE) ▲▲ Advanced: 5G + Wi-Fi6 (dual-band) | Base: Works without Wi-Fi; Advanced: 5G speeds (up to 1 Gbps) for real-time streaming | Industry: Dependent on Wi-Fi coverage; Advanced: Needs 5G subscription and hardware |
Resolution | Detailed identification | Industry: 720p ▲ Base: 1080p (2MP) ▲▲ Advanced: 4K (8MP) | Base: 1080p for clear facial recognition; Advanced: 4K for zooming without blur | Industry: Blurry at distance; Advanced: Larger file sizes (2x storage needed) |
Sensor Technology | Low-light environments | Industry: Standard CMOS ▲ Base: Backlit CMOS ▲▲ Advanced: Starlight CMOS (0.01 lux) | Base: Reduces noise in dim light; Advanced: Detects motion in near-total darkness | Industry: Grainy images; Advanced: Higher price due to advanced sensor tech |
Video Compression | Bandwidth optimization | Industry: H.264 ▲ Base: H.264 ▲▲ Advanced: H.265 (HEVC) | Base: Maintains quality at 2Mbps; Advanced: 50% smaller files (1.2Mbps at 1080p) | Industry: Larger file sizes; Advanced: Requires H.265-compatible decoders |