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Comparison Hikvision DS-2CE16D0T-IT5F 3.6 mm vs Hikvision DS-2CE16C0T-IR

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Hikvision DS-2CE16D0T-IT5F 3.6 mm
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Mountoutdooroutdoor
Body typebeamedbeamed
Connection
BNC
BNC
Camera features
Design and features
light sensor
IR illumination
light sensor
IR illumination
Illumination range80 m20 m
Matrix
Matrix typeCMOSCMOS
Matrix size1/3"1/3"
Number of megapixels2 MP1 MP
Video resolution1920x1080 px1280x720 px
Frame rate25 fps25 fps
Minimum illumination0.01 lux0.10 lux
Aperturef/1.2f/1.2
Signal to noise ratio62 dB
Lens
Focal typepermanentpermanent
Focal length3.6 mm
3.6 mm /2.8mm, 6mm (optional)/
Horizontal viewing angle82 °70.9 °
General
Power source
12 В /maximum consumption — 6 W/
12 В /maximum consumption — 4 W/
Operating temperature-40 °C ~ +60 °С-40 °C ~ +60 °С
Maximum humidity90 %90 %
Protection levelIP66IP66
Materialmetalplastic
Dimensions87x82x226 mm70x70x149.5 mm
Weight430 g360 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogjune 2019november 2015

Illumination range

Operating range of the backlight (see "Design and capabilities") installed in the surveillance camera. This term usually means the maximum distance from the camera to the observed object, at which it is able to provide a relatively high-quality and legible image in the complete absence of other light sources. Of course, the actual backlight range may differ from the claimed one, and these differences are most often in the direction of increase (for example, due to the presence of the same additional light sources). However, if the possibility of shooting with backlight is important for you, you should focus on the claimed range.

Number of megapixels

Camera sensor resolution in megapixels (millions of pixels).

The higher the resolution of the matrix, the higher the video resolution can be (see below), the more detailed the image is capable of providing the camera. At the same time, note that as the number of megapixels increases (without changing the size of the matrix), the size of each individual pixel decreases, which increases the likelihood of noise and deterioration in the overall image quality. Therefore, high resolution in itself is not necessarily a sign of high quality — a lot depends on other things, for example, on the size of the matrix (see above).

As for specific values, in the most modest matrices it does not exceed 1.3 MP, which corresponds to the maximum HD resolution. 2 MP sensors allow for already Full HD resolution (usually 1920x1080 or 1600x1200), 3 MP, 4 MP, 5 MP and 6 MP are capable of better resolution, but still do not reach 4K, which is typical for 8 MP.

Video resolution

The maximum video resolution that the camera can capture.

The higher the resolution of the video, the more details you can see on it, the less details will be blurry. On the other hand, high resolution means large volumes of video materials, which, accordingly, requires capacious media for their storage and fast communication channels for broadcasting video in real time. Yes, and this indicator significantly affects the cost of the camera.

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.

Signal to noise ratio

The signal-to-noise ratio that the surveillance camera corresponds to.

This indicator describes the ratio of the level of the useful signal (the actual image produced by the camera to an external device) to the level of extraneous noise that inevitably arises during the operation of electronic circuits. Such noise appears in the image as characteristic noise (“snow”). The higher the signal-to-noise ratio, the less interference on the screen, the clearer and better the image is, and the smaller the volume of recorded video files. It is believed that visible noise practically disappears at a ratio of at least 45 dB. However, among modern cameras there are also higher rates.

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.

Material

The main material used in the construction of the camera body.

— Plastic. Inexpensive and at the same time quite practical material. Plastic is light, quite strong (not as strong as metal, but still quite sufficient for most cases), chemically inert (and therefore not susceptible to corrosion and insensitive to moisture), and also has a relatively low thermal conductivity (which provides additional protection for extreme temperature fluctuations). Due to all this, this material is very popular in indoor chambers (see "Usage"). At the same time, it is somewhat less suitable for outdoor work.

— Metal. The main advantage of metal, in comparison with plastic, in the case of surveillance cameras is high strength and reliability. This allows you to use it even for street models that work in difficult conditions and must have a certain anti-vandal resistance (at least not immediately “give up” when trying to break or break). At the same time, such material is much more expensive, and therefore less common.
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