When you are looking to enhance your business facilities with security cameras in an attempt to deter thieves, there are two main types of technology to choose between — IP cameras and analogue CCTV systems.
So which one is best for your business? Join security solutions specialist 2020 Vision as they examine each system to ensure you make the best decision for your requirements:
The case for quality
When you consider the differences in quality between IP cameras and analogue CCTV systems, the main question to ask yourself is this: what exactly do you want from your security system?
The fact that analogue CCTV cameras can perform effectively across a wide variety of lighting conditions is one of the key characteristics of these devices over IP cameras. Then there’s the case that every image which is captured via analogue CCTV can be viewed live without having to deal with latency pre-compression through DVR systems.
Image quality is one of the standout features of IP cameras, due to the technology being able to capture images in high definition. You can even zoom in and out of a scene without compromising the quality.
The case for installing the technology
Analogue CCTV systems are great in that you have very little to trouble you when it comes to the installation, networking or configuration of the technology.
If you’re going to set up IP cameras, you’ll need to have some basic networking skills. If you require the technology to be installed around an enterprise, it is advised that you seek out the assistance of someone who has technical knowledge.
However, before you chalk this down as a victory for analogue CCTV systems consider that IP cameras require fewer cabling runs. Furthermore, you only need to plug an additional camera into a part of the network connection to enhance the IP camera system array once the installation is complete.
The case for the cost
Let’s get the simple matter out of the way first — analogue CCTV cameras and any required peripheral equipment is usually cheaper to purchase than their IP camera counterparts.
However, don’t think that analogue CCTV systems have won this particular battle hands down. This is because just one IP camera is capable of completing the task that would take several analogue CCTV cameras to perform.
Analogue CCTV is limited in regards to the number of fixed cameras that can be assigned to a single DVR too. Due to this, additional expenditure may have to be looked into in the long-term.
