14 best IP cameras for video surveillance - from low-cost to high-end devices

You must have noticed a CCTV camera on the street and in various rooms more than once. Now such devices are called IP cameras. Neither the store nor the bank can do without them. At the same time IP-cameras are completely different. The smallest devices are usually placed on the table, the lens to the client - for sure you have seen something similar in the offices of banks. Models IP-cameras a little more installed under the ceiling - they can be easily seen in supermarkets and some residential entrances. Well, the largest copies are usually designed for outdoor video surveillance - they are sometimes even anti-vandal. In a word, all these devices will be discussed in this selection - we will discuss both very affordable options and top products.

Ranking of the best IP cctv cameras

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best IP cameras for outdoor surveillance	1	Hikvision DS-2CD2085FWD-I	16 392 ₽
	2	Dahua DH-IPC-PFW8601P-A180	79 730 ₽
	3	Hikvision DS-2CD2542FWD-IS	14 391 ₽
	4	Dahua DH-IPC-HFW2221RP-VFS-IRE6	12 200 ₽
	5	ActiveCam AC-D9161IR2	17 910 ₽
	6	Vstarcam C8815WIP	5 450 ₽
The best IP cameras for indoor surveillance	1	Dahua DH-IPC-K86P	20 230 ₽
	2	BEWARD BD2570	20 700 ₽
	3	Hikvision DS-2CD2442FWD-IW	12 490 ₽
	4	Hikvision Ezviz C6T	5 850 ₽
	5	Dahua DH-IPC-A26P	12 090 ₽
The best street vandal IP cameras	1	Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW5830RP-Z	27 230 ₽
	2	BEWARD BD4330RVZX	12 370 ₽
	3	LTV CNE-622 48	9 423 ₽

The best IP cameras for outdoor surveillance

Hikvision DS-2CD2085FWD-I

Rating: 4.9

Excellent IP camera for installation anywhere on the street. She can work in absolutely any conditions - even when it is very hot, even in the bitter cold. If only the necessary power was provided (12V, PoE is also supported). At the same time, the camera can monitor both a fairly large area and some specific object. There are three versions of the product, different viewing angle. The maximum available option, the angle of which is reduced to 102 °. There are also options, the above parameter which is 79 ° and 50 °. In this case, the aperture is in any case f / 2.0, so the picture for all lenses is equally bright. By the way, everything that happens can be seen even at night - the product needs minimal illumination at the level of 0.01 lux. And with an activated IR filter, everything is visible even in a room without a window and with the door closed (the range of infrared illumination is 30 m).

Hikvision DS-2CD2085FWD-I shoots video at 4K resolution and 20 frames per second. By default, it is written to a memory card, the slot for which is cleverly hidden. Also, the video is broadcast on the DVR - the maximum bitrate of the stream can reach 16 MB / s, which is enough even for viewing small details. As befits such an IP camera, the device has a motion sensor and face detection. Boast device may be a large number of supported protocols. Connection to the Internet or local network is via the traditional RJ45 port. The case of the IP camera is made of metal. Even heavy rain can withstand the camera - the protection of internal components here is implemented according to the IP67 standard.

Dahua DH-IPC-PFW8601P-A180

Rating: 4.8

This camera belongs to the panoramic type. That is, its viewing angle reaches 180 °. This allows her to see absolutely everything that is going on in front of the wall to which she is attached. The device has a pair of f / 1.8 aperture lenses. As for the matrix, it uses the Sony Exmor CMOS sensor, which has a size of 1 / 2.8 inches and a resolution of 4096x832 pixels. Such a matrix is ​​itself very sensitive. However, at night, her work is complemented by IR illumination, thanks to which no one will leave unnoticed.

Like many other modern IP cameras, considered in this rating, the device from Dahua possesses motion detection. As far as possible, the system detects objects that are 52 meters from the camera. Also here there is a feature recognition object located 10 meters from the lens. Finally, the identification of a person is also available, but for this to happen, the person must be in close proximity - at least five meters from the IP camera.

IP-camera is able to broadcast the image in three streams. The first one will take priority - the video in it has the maximum resolution. In the remaining streams, the parameter decreases by approximately three times. The frequency in all cases will be 25 frames / s. Of the other features of this model, you can highlight a variety of various settings, including the user available noise reduction. The camera is certified according to IP67 standard, which allows it to not be afraid of fog or rain. The same product belongs to the IK10 vandal-proof class - breaking the camera is not as easy as it seems. The image here is not only transmitted over one of the many supported network protocols, but is also written to a memory card. AC 24B and PoE + are used as power supply.

Hikvision DS-2CD2542FWD-IS

Rating: 4.8

It must be one of the smallest IP cameras among those equipped with IR-illumination and intelligently implemented electronic part. The width and height of the IP camera does not even reach 10 cm, and the depth is only 52 mm. At the same time, this little girl writes a video of quite good quality - with a resolution of 2688x1520 pixels. The frequency is 20 frames / s, which is quite acceptable for video surveillance. If you reduce the resolution to traditional Full HD, the frequency will increase to 25 FPS.

It should be noted that this IP camera is designed to monitor the closest distance. When the activated IR filter can distinguish objects only at a distance of ten meters. In the daytime, the situation is better, in the daytime, the f / 1.2 aperture saves, which provides almost perfect aperture. And the matrix is ​​installed here is not bad - it is made using CMOS technology, and its physical size is 1/3 inch.

Of course, it’s not necessary to rely on the identification of persons, which the cameras already considered in this rating could boast of. But the product is endowed with the simplest motion detection. Also, it should be noted the protection according to IP67 and IK08 standards - you do not expect such certificates from such a miniature device.

On sale you can find several options for this IP camera. They differ only in the viewing angle of the installed optics. Options available to the buyer with an angle of 55.4 ° to 106 °.That is, you can pick up a camera for any ATM, as well as an option for outdoor video surveillance. This IP camera costs about 16 thousand rubles.

Dahua DH-IPC-HFW2221RP-VFS-IRE6

Rating: 4.7

This is a traditional cylindrical camera designed for outdoor video surveillance. It is one of the most affordable options, a little more than 10-12 thousand rubles are asked for this model. The IP-camera is based on a two-megapixel CMOS-matrix, the size of which is 1 / 2.7 inches. Despite the very modest characteristics, the product is able to broadcast two video streams. Image resolution is 1920x1080 pixels, the frequency is equal to the usual 25 frames / s.

You can see any part of the frame. Thanks for this you need both a hardware WDR and a diaphragm, opened up to f / 1.4. At night, infrared lights come to the rescue, with a range of up to 60 meters. It should also be noted competently implemented metal housing that protects the insides from water and dust. But vandal protection is not here - the manufacturer has saved on this. The power supply here is DC 12V, or the direction of electricity via an Ethernet cable. Savings are noticeable on the number of connectors possessed by the IP camera. There is no analog output, with alarming nests. In fact, only RJ-45 is available to the buyer - the port through which the network video stream will be transmitted. Also, the picture can be saved to a memory card, the maximum supported storage capacity of 128 GB.

ActiveCam AC-D9161IR2

Rating: 4.6

Another IP-camera in our rating, which can be called panoramic. The maximum viewing angle is achieved here through the use of fish-optics (the so-called "fisheye"). At the same time, the detailing of any area of ​​the frame remains quite high, since the video resolution is 3072x2048 (the frequency reaches 25 frames / s). The CMOS module with a size of 1 / 2.9 inches is used as a sensor here. The IP camera can work even at zero illumination, in the dark mechanical IR illumination is activated, the range of which is 20 m.

This IP-camera can be used on the street, as evidenced by the lack of fear in front of light rain and fog. But no one will prohibit the use of the product in the room, because the dimensions of the camera is very small. Including observation of unheated spaces. Another important feature of the device is the ability to focus on one of the four zones - the resolution for shooting the other three at this point is reduced, which allows to reduce the bitrate. Like the previous reviewed devices, the camera can receive electricity not only from a 12V power supply unit, but also via an Ethernet cable (this is supported by PoE technology). Also here there is a slot for a microSD memory card of up to 128 GB, which stores information even when the connection is broken.

Vstarcam C8815WIP

Rating: 4.5

The simplest cylindrical IP camera that serves for video surveillance of, say, a country house. Unlike the above devices, it is not necessary to connect it to a router or some other equipment via an Ethernet cable. The device has an external antenna and Wi-Fi module, thanks to which the signal is transmitted through the air for about 50 m. If this distance seems insufficient, then the manufacturer suggests changing the antenna to a stronger one.

The IP camera has a sealed enclosure that allows the use of an IP camera even at −20 ° C. It also helps in complete darkness - infrared illumination will allow you to see in detail what is happening at a distance of 15 m. Inside this device is a modest CMOS-matrix, the size of which is 1 / 2.9 inches. Its capabilities are quite enough for fixing pictures with Full HD resolution and a frequency of 15 frames / s. H.264 is used as a codec, up to four users can watch videos simultaneously. Electricity, unfortunately, is received only by cable from the power supply, PoE technology is not supported. It has an IP camera and a number of other restrictions. I am glad that at least the motion detection this IP camera is not devoid. In short, this is a great option for those who are looking for a surveillance camera for only 5500 rubles.

The best IP cameras for indoor surveillance

Dahua DH-IPC-K86P

Rating: 4.9

In favor of this baby make their choice, many banks, operators of which communicate with a variety of customers. The IP camera is placed on the table with a lens to the person who applied, after which you can forget about it. The tiny device acts like a webcam, recording not only the image, but also the sound. Only the field of view here is much larger, reaching 118 °. You should also not forget that this is an IP camera. That is, the signal is transmitted to one or another network, and not via the USB connector. By default, the manufacturer offers to use the LAN port, thus connecting the IP camera to some recorder. But you can also use wireless data transmission here - the built-in Wi-Fi module is used for this.

As you know, the room is a much larger number of objects than on the street. In this regard, it requires good detail. If street models, considered in this rating, have a matrix with a resolution of 2-4 megapixels, then the Dahua DH-IPC-K86P IP camera can boast an 8-megapixel sensor. The picture is broadcast with 4K-resolution, albeit with a frequency of only 8 frames / s! For compression, modern H.264 and H.265 codecs are used, thanks to which any smartphone can easily watch a video stream in real time.

It would seem that such a device does not need IR illumination at all. However, the manufacturer had a different opinion. He still built here one IR diode, the range of which reaches 10 m. This will record what is happening in complete darkness. And here there is a hardware WDR, thanks to which the light does not happen almost never.Finally, it should be noted vandal proof housing. It is because of his IP camera weighs 310 g - much more than any webcam. And partly because of him the cost of an IP camera reaches a decent 16-17 thousand rubles.

BEWARD BD2570

Rating: 4.8

This IP camera is designed for hanging from the ceiling. Inside it is a standard by modern standards CMOS-matrix, the size of which is 1 / 2.5 inches. High-quality sensor and very good optics guarantee an expanded range of sensitivity. In favor of this device, the owners of large stores make their choice. However, install the device in less crowded areas. Buyers like the motion detector, which is available here in four types (each of them has separate settings). At night, an IR filter is triggered, thanks to which good detail is maintained even in the dark.

The matrix installed here has a 5 megapixel resolution. This allows you to broadcast a picture with a resolution of 2592x1944 pixels. Noises are present, but they successfully choke to the extent needed by the user. And here there are three WDR presets.

It may seem that the lens present here is capable of optical zoom. Unfortunately, this is not the case; only a digital zoom will be available to the guard. But otherwise it’s impossible to find fault with an IP camera. It supports powering through the Ethernet port, there are alarm inputs and outputs on its case, and the image can be broadcast in four streams.

Hikvision DS-2CD2442FWD-IW

Rating: 4.7

Another IP camera in our rating is set at the customer service location. However, the mount is arranged in such a way that the device can be placed somewhere in the corner of the room. The good motion detector with which the camera is endowed with this also hints. It has rich settings - the device can work not only when motion is detected in the frame, but also when a person crosses a certain line, or even when it invades a particular area. Also, when monitoring a room, a mechanical IR filter is useful with an auto-switching function.

Inside this model is the usual CMOS-matrix, the size of which is 1 / 2.8 inches. The aperture f / 1,2 contributes to a very high photosensitivity. Illumination, however, practically does not happen - it saves both the high-speed electronic shutter and the hardware WDR 120 dB. The resolution of the installed sensor is 4 Mp. This is quite enough to broadcast video with a resolution of 2688x1520 pixels and a frequency of 20 frames / s. A powerful processor allows you to conduct two video streams - the second one, as usual, will have a lower resolution, which is ideally suited for displaying it simultaneously with pictures received from other security cameras. It should be noted that the device can provide not only a power supply, but also an Ethernet cable with electricity. By the way, a miniature IP camera can transmit a picture without wires - it uses the built-in Wi-Fi, the range of which varies from 30 to 50 m.

Perhaps we can mention the presence of the dynamics here. This allows the operator to communicate with the client, being behind thick glass. In short, the product manufacturer managed to glory. Slightly grieving can only lack of vandal-proof. But the IP camera is on sale for only 12 thousand rubles.

Hikvision Ezviz C6T

Rating: 4.6

One of the most inexpensive IP cameras for indoor video surveillance. Its cost is about 6,500 rubles. Under the plastic dome of this device is a rotary module. Its rotation allows you to observe the entire surrounding space. That is, the camera can be conventionally called panoramic, although in practice it is still not. By the way, the module can also be tilted - the maximum allowable angle is 90 °. You can move it through a special application on your smartphone. The lens here can be closed - it happens in privacy mode when you do not need video filming.

The camera is endowed with the ability to rotate automatically. She does this at the time of tracking the object. The manufacturer on its official website recommends using this feature for tracking for children. That is, such an IP camera is useful not only in a bank or other commercial premises, but also to an ordinary person. You can even talk with your child, because two-way audio communication is implemented here (and you can also order a dog to stop chewing on your favorite slippers).

Despite, if you can put it that way, amateur status, the Hikvision Ezviz C6T camera is endowed with IR illumination, the range of which reaches 10 m. The shooting here is done with Full HD resolution, in this respect, the IP camera is not surprising. It can connect to the network either via an Ethernet cable or via Wi-Fi. Also, the picture can be written on a memory card, the maximum supported volume of which is 128 GB.

Dahua DH-IPC-A26P

Rating: 4.5

And after our rating comes another dome IP camera, but from a time-tested brand. Its cost reaches 11 thousand rubles, which speaks of richer opportunities. Yes, and in terms of the size of the IP-camera turned out a little more massive. If you do not get a grasp of the technical specifications, the difference with the budget fellow is difficult to notice. It uses a 2-megapixel CMOS-matrix, which provides video with the same resolution of Full HD. Here, too, there is a microphone and speaker, thanks to which two-way audio communication is realized. IR illumination is used the same - it lasts for about 10 m. Video streaming is also carried out either via an Ethernet cable or via Wi-Fi.

So what's the difference? They are mostly software. It supports the H.265 codec, which has the best compression algorithms. Also should please the function DWDR, allowing you to see the image in the shadows or areas with bright light. There is also a well-implemented noise reduction. It may still seem that the device works a little more stable, and the users can connect to the broadcast a little more.

The best street vandal IP cameras

Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW5830RP-Z

Rating: 4.9

This dome IP camera has an 8 megapixel CMOS sensor. Light enters it through a lens endowed with fourfold optical zoom. This allows you to hang the camera high enough above the object of observation, if necessary, simply increasing the image. The maximum angle of view is 102 ° (horizontal), with a fourfold zoom, this parameter is reduced to 39 °. It should be noted that there are two IR diodes here. They are extremely powerful, so even at night you can see everything that happens at a distance of up to 50 m.

The video here is broadcast with 4K resolution and a frequency of 15 frames / s. Additionally, two more video streams can be maintained with a slightly lower resolution, but with a greater frequency. As usual, there is a motion detection, which has an abundance of various settings. And still should please the noise reduction function, implemented by 3D DNR technology. Interestingly, the IP camera allows you to add up to four private zones to the video, where what is happening will be indistinguishable. Of course, there is here and vandal resistance, which complemented the traditional moisture protection.

BEWARD BD4330RVZX

Rating: 4.8

Traditional outdoor camera, supplemented by IR illumination. Inside this device is a relatively modest CMOS-matrix, which has only 2 megapixel resolution. This does not allow us to recommend a product for video surveillance of particularly important objects - for these purposes, other options considered in our rating are intended. BEWARD BD4330RVZX can be installed outside of a small store where Full HD video resolution is enough. You can watch what is happening at any time of the day, as the aforementioned infrared illumination hits a 25-meter distance.

Despite its seemingly simplicity, this IP camera has a threefold optical zoom. This allows at any time to reduce the viewing angle from 98 ° to 35 ° (horizontal), having considered the attacker's face in all details. Also, it should be noted that there are alarm inputs and outputs, the signal to which is transmitted in certain programmed cases. But the slot for the memory card is pumped up here - the maximum supported by the camera is a 32-gigabyte drive.

Like many other IP cameras, this model can boast support for receiving power via an Ethernet connector. However, in this case, the product will refuse to work after the frost has exceeded -10 ° C. Therefore, iexpert.techinfus.com/en/en/ recommends providing the product with traditional 12 or 24 volt power. This model is worth 25 thousand rubles. Buy it is becoming increasingly difficult, since the camera is discontinued.

LTV CNE-622 48

Rating: 4.8

Another relatively simple IP camera in our ranking, designed for outdoor video surveillance. It has a cylindrical body with anti-vandal protection. It is very difficult to put such a camera out of operation, while it will see the attacker's face even in complete darkness - thank the array of infrared diodes for this, shining at a distance of 20-30 m. (it can not stand only a full immersion under water). The product can work even in severe frost, especially if it is provided with electricity using a conventional 12-volt system. If you transmit power over an Ethernet cable, some problems may occur in the winter.

Otherwise, this is a typical outdoor security camera, which is able to shoot a picture with a resolution of 1080p and a frequency of 25 frames / s. She is able to conduct three video streams at once. Also, the IP camera can please 4x optical zoom. This model is worth only 10500 rubles.

Conclusion

Now you can easily find a surveillance camera for your entrance. Our selection should help the owners of commercial organizations. Each of the above IP cameras is doing an excellent job with its main task. It remains only to determine its purpose and the amount that you are willing to spend.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.