What is the difference between IP and CCTV cameras?
An IP camera is a digital camera that can be used for surveillance and data transmission over a high-speed Ethernet connection. It streams video as a digital stream instead of physically storing the film.
Video can be recorded live or sent to the NVR via the Internet. IP cameras use TV broadcast signals.
CCTV cameras use coaxial cables to send video signals back to a central station. Power and network connections are routed between each camera and the central station. Cabling for CCTV cameras must be managed centrally. When using CCTV cameras, there is two-way audio to communicate with each other.
IP camera security systems offer better security and many additional features compared to traditional CCTV security systems. IP cameras provide high quality video and allow data transmission over Ethernet network links.
Difference between IP and CCTV cameras:
- IP camera is a type of digital video camera used for surveillance that transmits data via a network Ethernet link whereas a CCTV camera transmits a signal for observation on the monitor.
- IP camera broadcasts video as a digital stream of data over an IP network to an NVR rather than a DVR whereas a CCTV camera broadcasts the video through coaxial cables.
- IP cameras use POE so that the need for power cables is eliminated and CCTV cameras use UTP cables as power and network cables.
- IP cameras offer higher resolution video than CCTV cameras.
