Cameras - IP, Megapixel, Analog, Night Vision: 39 Companies
Overview: Surveillance cameras may be categorized into 4 main segments: analog, standard definition IP, megapixel and night-vision. Analog cameras are the most traditional and commonly deployed cameras today. Analog cameras are commonly connected to DVRs or encoders so operators can view over PCs. Standard definition IP cameras offer similar resolution to analog cameras but do not require a DVR or encoder as the video as has been digitized for PC viewing inside the camera. Megapixel cameras are IP cameras that offer higher resolution than either analog or standard definition cameras. Megapixel cameras offer up to 16 MP resolution while traditional analog cameras only offer about .3 MP. Finally, night vision cameras are specialized cameras that are used to see when natural or artificial light is missing. The four major types of night vision cameras are infrared (e.g., Extreme CCTV), SWIR (e.g.,NoblePeak), thermal (e.g., Flir) and laser-based (e.g., Vumii).ACTi
ACTi offers a full line of solid quality,
inexpensive IP cameras plus NVR software. An early leader in IP cameras, ACTi
has lost ground over the past few years. Main competitor is Vivotek,
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How Good is ACTi's Video Quality? published on Mar 10, 2009
IP Cameras for the Mass Market published on Jul 15, 2008
ACTi New Low Cost HD Cameras (TCM) published on Feb 07, 2012
New ACTi Cameras with Image Enhancements Reviewed published on Jan 09, 2012
ACTi's 4MP Price/Performance Analysis published on Aug 31, 2011
ACTi Financial Results 2011 Examined published on Jul 18, 2011
ACTi to Discontinue Most SD IP Cameras published on Jan 01, 2011
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How Good is ACTi's Video Quality? published on Mar 10, 2009
IP Cameras for the Mass Market published on Jul 15, 2008
ACTi New Low Cost HD Cameras (TCM) published on Feb 07, 2012
New ACTi Cameras with Image Enhancements Reviewed published on Jan 09, 2012
ACTi's 4MP Price/Performance Analysis published on Aug 31, 2011
ACTi Financial Results 2011 Examined published on Jul 18, 2011
ACTi to Discontinue Most SD IP Cameras published on Jan 01, 2011
American Dynamics
American Dynamics offers a full line
of video surveillance products. Their flagship product is the Intellex DVR line
but they also have respected line of analog cameras and matrix switchers. Though
their products are sold into a variety of markets, their strongest market has
always been retail. In 2008, they acquired encoders and NVRs from Trident Tek
and video analytics from Intellivid. American Dynamic is building an end to end
IP video solution.
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Intellex - American Dynamics Video Surveillance Examined published on Mar 12, 2009
How Tyco/Intellivid Will Impact Retail Video Surveillance published on Jul 17, 2008
Examining American Dynamics' New Illustra 400 Series IP Cameras published on Dec 07, 2010
Examining American Dynamics' New Client Application: Victor published on Oct 13, 2010
IP Products Update published on Jun 15, 2009
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Intellex - American Dynamics Video Surveillance Examined published on Mar 12, 2009
How Tyco/Intellivid Will Impact Retail Video Surveillance published on Jul 17, 2008
Examining American Dynamics' New Illustra 400 Series IP Cameras published on Dec 07, 2010
Examining American Dynamics' New Client Application: Victor published on Oct 13, 2010
IP Products Update published on Jun 15, 2009
Arecont Vision
Arecont Vision offers a full line of
megapixel cameras up to 20MP
resolution. Arecont's cameras are fairly bare bones with no on board
storage, audio nor analytics. Only a few of their models have auto back focus.
However, Arecont's pricing per pixel is one of the lowest in the industry,
making them attractive to the cost conscious. Also, Arecont is one of a only a
few manufacturers with multi-imager cameras (like their 8MP and 20MP versions).
See our tests of their 10MP, 3MP
and in our
indoor shootout versus their main competitors. In November 2011, integrators
overwhelmingly selected Arecont as
the the IP camera delivering the worst experiences.
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Arecont's Magical Marketing Exposed published on Oct 15, 2012
Testing Arecont's 20MP SurroundVideo Camera published on Nov 30, 2011
Arecont: You're Uninformed, We're Innovative published on Nov 18, 2011
Testing Arecont's 10MP Camera published on Nov 10, 2010
Testing Arecont Vision's AV3105 H.264 Camera published on Jul 08, 2009
AV3100 installation published on Jul 08, 2008
Exploring Details on H.264 Megapixel Cameras published on Jun 23, 2008
H.264 makes Megapixel go Mainstream published on Apr 30, 2008
Arecont Tests Firmware published on Oct 10, 2012
Arecont WDR Cameras Examined published on Apr 01, 2012
Arecont Vision's Growth Slows Significantly published on Mar 26, 2012
Arecont's New D4SO Outdoor Dome Cameras published on Sep 15, 2011
Arecont's MegaDome Version 2 published on Sep 15, 2011
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Arecont's Magical Marketing Exposed published on Oct 15, 2012
Testing Arecont's 20MP SurroundVideo Camera published on Nov 30, 2011
Arecont: You're Uninformed, We're Innovative published on Nov 18, 2011
Testing Arecont's 10MP Camera published on Nov 10, 2010
Testing Arecont Vision's AV3105 H.264 Camera published on Jul 08, 2009
AV3100 installation published on Jul 08, 2008
Exploring Details on H.264 Megapixel Cameras published on Jun 23, 2008
H.264 makes Megapixel go Mainstream published on Apr 30, 2008
Arecont Tests Firmware published on Oct 10, 2012
Arecont WDR Cameras Examined published on Apr 01, 2012
Arecont Vision's Growth Slows Significantly published on Mar 26, 2012
Arecont's New D4SO Outdoor Dome Cameras published on Sep 15, 2011
Arecont's MegaDome Version 2 published on Sep 15, 2011
ATEME
ATEME is a manufacturer of video
surveillance encoders and recorders. ATEME is best known for its leadership in
developing advanced CODECs including leading efforts in H.264.
Avigilon
Avigilon offers a full line of IP cameras,
encoders and VMS software. The company is best known for super high resolution
cameras (up to 29MP) and for optimizing the display and retrieval of such
cameras. Combined with some of the industry's most attractive pricing and
restricted dealer access, Avigilon is one of the fastest growing companies in
all of surveillance.
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Testing Avigilon's H.264 HD Camera published on Jul 13, 2011
Testing Avigilon's 2MP and 5MP Cameras published on Mar 30, 2010
Testing Avigilon ControlCenter VMS published on Mar 09, 2010
Avigilon's Megapixel Surveillance Offering Examined published on Jun 21, 2008
Avigilon Q3 2012 Up 69% published on Nov 07, 2012
The Dumbest Surveillance Chart Ever published on Nov 02, 2012
Avigilon to be $500 Million Company in 2016? published on Oct 17, 2012
Minority Report VMS Controls (Avigilon Kinect) published on Sep 10, 2012
Avigilon Growth Cools - Q2 2012 published on Aug 08, 2012
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Testing Avigilon's H.264 HD Camera published on Jul 13, 2011
Testing Avigilon's 2MP and 5MP Cameras published on Mar 30, 2010
Testing Avigilon ControlCenter VMS published on Mar 09, 2010
Avigilon's Megapixel Surveillance Offering Examined published on Jun 21, 2008
Avigilon Q3 2012 Up 69% published on Nov 07, 2012
The Dumbest Surveillance Chart Ever published on Nov 02, 2012
Avigilon to be $500 Million Company in 2016? published on Oct 17, 2012
Minority Report VMS Controls (Avigilon Kinect) published on Sep 10, 2012
Avigilon Growth Cools - Q2 2012 published on Aug 08, 2012
Axis
Axis is one of, if not the, largest manufacturers
of video surveillance globally. While the company focuses primarily on cameras,
with an extremely broad array of offerings, Axis is also developing management
systems including a hosted video solution (AVHS) and a decentralized VMS (ACC)
in addition to their traditional VMS, ACS.
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Axis Eliminating VMS (ACC) published on Mar 21, 2012
Axis Q1604 Shootout Results published on Feb 28, 2012
The Axis Corruption Cruise Returns published on Jan 13, 2012
Axis Q1602 Lightfinder Test published on Dec 13, 2011
Axis to Enter Access Control Market published on Nov 09, 2011
Axis vs. Sony HD Shootout published on Jul 03, 2011
Axis Camera Shootout published on Jun 20, 2011
Testing: Axis P1347 5MP Camera published on Jan 25, 2011
Testing: Axis Corridor Format published on Oct 27, 2010
Testing IP Thermal Camera (Axis Q1910) published on Jun 02, 2010
Axis Enters Thermal Camera Market (Q1910-E) published on Jan 18, 2010
Testing Axis's Q1755 HD Surveillance Camera v. 2 published on Jan 05, 2010
Is Axis the IP Video Surveillance Vendor of the Year? published on Nov 30, 2009
Axis Camrea Application Platform (ACAP) Examined published on Oct 19, 2009
Testing Axis STS/AVHS Hosted Video (Secure-i) published on Aug 05, 2009
Axis Market Weakness Continues in Q2 2009 published on Jul 08, 2009
Testing Axis Camera Station - VMS Software published on Jun 01, 2009
Axis Speaks on the Future of IP Video published on May 03, 2009
Axis on Network Camera Trends published on Feb 15, 2009
Axis Hammered by Recession published on Feb 04, 2009
Axis Financial Results Points to Market Slowdown published on Oct 17, 2008
Is Axis IP camera dominance coming to an end? published on Oct 05, 2008
Reviewing Axis' NVR - "Camera Station" published on Jun 30, 2008
Axis Doubles Edge Storage Size published on Nov 15, 2012
Axis Goes Panoramic (M3007-P) published on Oct 23, 2012
Weak Growth Resumes for Axis (Q3 2012) published on Oct 18, 2012
The World's Smallest Minidome? published on Oct 04, 2012
60fps Encoder (Axis Q7411) published on Sep 08, 2012
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Axis Eliminating VMS (ACC) published on Mar 21, 2012
Axis Q1604 Shootout Results published on Feb 28, 2012
The Axis Corruption Cruise Returns published on Jan 13, 2012
Axis Q1602 Lightfinder Test published on Dec 13, 2011
Axis to Enter Access Control Market published on Nov 09, 2011
Axis vs. Sony HD Shootout published on Jul 03, 2011
Axis Camera Shootout published on Jun 20, 2011
Testing: Axis P1347 5MP Camera published on Jan 25, 2011
Testing: Axis Corridor Format published on Oct 27, 2010
Testing IP Thermal Camera (Axis Q1910) published on Jun 02, 2010
Axis Enters Thermal Camera Market (Q1910-E) published on Jan 18, 2010
Testing Axis's Q1755 HD Surveillance Camera v. 2 published on Jan 05, 2010
Is Axis the IP Video Surveillance Vendor of the Year? published on Nov 30, 2009
Axis Camrea Application Platform (ACAP) Examined published on Oct 19, 2009
Testing Axis STS/AVHS Hosted Video (Secure-i) published on Aug 05, 2009
Axis Market Weakness Continues in Q2 2009 published on Jul 08, 2009
Testing Axis Camera Station - VMS Software published on Jun 01, 2009
Axis Speaks on the Future of IP Video published on May 03, 2009
Axis on Network Camera Trends published on Feb 15, 2009
Axis Hammered by Recession published on Feb 04, 2009
Axis Financial Results Points to Market Slowdown published on Oct 17, 2008
Is Axis IP camera dominance coming to an end? published on Oct 05, 2008
Reviewing Axis' NVR - "Camera Station" published on Jun 30, 2008
Axis Doubles Edge Storage Size published on Nov 15, 2012
Axis Goes Panoramic (M3007-P) published on Oct 23, 2012
Weak Growth Resumes for Axis (Q3 2012) published on Oct 18, 2012
The World's Smallest Minidome? published on Oct 04, 2012
60fps Encoder (Axis Q7411) published on Sep 08, 2012
Axsys
Axsys
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Acquisition Examined published on Jun 05, 2009
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Acquisition Examined published on Jun 05, 2009
Basler
Basler manufacturers megapixel cameras. A
long term developer of machine vision products, Basler entered the video
surveillance market in 2007. Basler offers a line of H.264 CCD cameras up to 3
MP resolution. Basler's cameras are physically much smaller than most or all
other megapixel cameras.
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Testing Basler's Megapixel Cameras (BIP-1300/1600) published on Dec 01, 2009
Basler's New CMOS MP Box Cameras (BIP2) Examined published on Dec 07, 2010
Examining Basler's Market Acceptance published on Feb 02, 2010
Company Overview published on Apr 01, 2009
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Testing Basler's Megapixel Cameras (BIP-1300/1600) published on Dec 01, 2009
Basler's New CMOS MP Box Cameras (BIP2) Examined published on Dec 07, 2010
Examining Basler's Market Acceptance published on Feb 02, 2010
Company Overview published on Apr 01, 2009
BiKal
BiKal offers a complete line of IP video
surveillance products including IP cameras, surveillance software and bundled
analytics. BiKal focuses on making IP video inexpensive and easy for the broader
market to use. Watch demonstration
videos of Bikal's products. Though Bikal manufacturers their own IP cameras,
their surveillance software supports a wide variety of third party cameras.
Bosch Security
Bosch Security is a global video
surveillance manufacturer including a broad line of both analog and IP
products.
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Bosch Dinion Camera Testing published on Jan 09, 2012
Testing: Bosch Dinion IP (SD and 720p) published on Apr 20, 2011
Bosch Security 2012 Financials published on Sep 28, 2012
Bosch WDR 1080p Cameras Reviewed published on Sep 04, 2012
Bosch Advantage Line Additions published on Aug 27, 2012
Bosch Edge Recording Reviewed published on Mar 27, 2012
NEI-30 Dinion Infrared Imager Examined published on Jul 20, 2011
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Bosch Dinion Camera Testing published on Jan 09, 2012
Testing: Bosch Dinion IP (SD and 720p) published on Apr 20, 2011
Bosch Security 2012 Financials published on Sep 28, 2012
Bosch WDR 1080p Cameras Reviewed published on Sep 04, 2012
Bosch Advantage Line Additions published on Aug 27, 2012
Bosch Edge Recording Reviewed published on Mar 27, 2012
NEI-30 Dinion Infrared Imager Examined published on Jul 20, 2011
Cantronic
Cieffe
Cieffe develops IP video management software
and a line of encoders/cameras. Acquired by March Networks in 2008, the Cieffe line
looks to be the centerpiece of March Network's emerging IP video strategy. The
March/Cieffe offering will compete with a similar offering from Verint as well as IP video solutions from Milestone and Genetec among others.
Cisco
Cisco offers an end
to end video surveillance solution that tightly integrates with Cisco's
networking equipment. Cisco's offering includes encoders (acquired through
SyPixx) and video management software (acquired through Broadware). Cisco has
released two IP cameras and has ported the Broadware software to run as modules
in Cisco routers. Cisco's main competitors include Milestone, Genetec and other large DVR/NVR manufactures. Read
a critique of Cisco's
general positioning and a review of their video
surveillance in a router offering.
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Cisco Reboots Video Surveillance published on Sep 24, 2012
Cisco Surveillance Problems - Case Study published on Nov 15, 2011
Cisco Surveillance Strategy Shift published on Sep 20, 2011
Cisco's Video Management (VSM and Stream Manager) Examined published on Dec 08, 2010
Cisco MediaNet for IP Video Surveillance Examined published on Nov 15, 2010
Cisco's IPICS Solution Examined published on Oct 19, 2010
Testing Cisco-Linksys Switch for IP Video (SRW208P) published on Sep 01, 2010
Testing Cisco-Linksys IP Home Monitoring Camera (WVC80N) published on Jun 20, 2010
What Video Surveillance Company Should Cisco Buy? published on Oct 15, 2009
Cisco Targets Customers Who Will Buy Anything From Them published on Oct 10, 2009
Cisco Admits Failure, Partners with Pelco (v2) published on Sep 21, 2009
Testing Cisco SMB Software and PTZ Camera (PVC300) published on Jul 04, 2009
Examining Cisco's Small Business Video Surveillance published on Jun 10, 2009
Why Cisco Video Surveillance has Struggled published on Mar 01, 2009
Should I use Cisco's Video Surveillance in my Router (ISR)? published on Oct 16, 2008
How does Cisco Video Surveillance affect me? published on May 21, 2008
Automating Network Setup for Surveillance (Cisco Media Services Proxy) published on Sep 08, 2012
Cisco Virtualizing Video Surveillance published on Mar 21, 2012
Cisco Restructuring Physical Security Business published on Sep 18, 2011
Confirmed: Cisco's Lost Their 'Mojo' published on May 11, 2011
Cisco to Discontinue 1 of 2 VMSes (Stream Manager) published on Mar 17, 2011
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Cisco Reboots Video Surveillance published on Sep 24, 2012
Cisco Surveillance Problems - Case Study published on Nov 15, 2011
Cisco Surveillance Strategy Shift published on Sep 20, 2011
Cisco's Video Management (VSM and Stream Manager) Examined published on Dec 08, 2010
Cisco MediaNet for IP Video Surveillance Examined published on Nov 15, 2010
Cisco's IPICS Solution Examined published on Oct 19, 2010
Testing Cisco-Linksys Switch for IP Video (SRW208P) published on Sep 01, 2010
Testing Cisco-Linksys IP Home Monitoring Camera (WVC80N) published on Jun 20, 2010
What Video Surveillance Company Should Cisco Buy? published on Oct 15, 2009
Cisco Targets Customers Who Will Buy Anything From Them published on Oct 10, 2009
Cisco Admits Failure, Partners with Pelco (v2) published on Sep 21, 2009
Testing Cisco SMB Software and PTZ Camera (PVC300) published on Jul 04, 2009
Examining Cisco's Small Business Video Surveillance published on Jun 10, 2009
Why Cisco Video Surveillance has Struggled published on Mar 01, 2009
Should I use Cisco's Video Surveillance in my Router (ISR)? published on Oct 16, 2008
How does Cisco Video Surveillance affect me? published on May 21, 2008
Automating Network Setup for Surveillance (Cisco Media Services Proxy) published on Sep 08, 2012
Cisco Virtualizing Video Surveillance published on Mar 21, 2012
Cisco Restructuring Physical Security Business published on Sep 18, 2011
Confirmed: Cisco's Lost Their 'Mojo' published on May 11, 2011
Cisco to Discontinue 1 of 2 VMSes (Stream Manager) published on Mar 17, 2011
Dallmeier
Dallmeier
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Dallmeier Panomera 51MP Camera Examined published on Jun 09, 2011
HD Product Series Introduced published on Jul 27, 2009
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Dallmeier Panomera 51MP Camera Examined published on Jun 09, 2011
HD Product Series Introduced published on Jul 27, 2009
DVTel
DVTel offers a full line of video surveillance
products. DVTel's products center around their own line of IP cameras, encoders
and IP video surveillance software. A key differentiator is their Scene
Tracker technology that stitches cameras view into a single image to improve
viewing of large areas. In 2010, DVTel
acquired one of the leading video analytic providers, ioimage. Genetec, Verint and ONSSI are
key competitors and alternatives to DvTel.
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Lowest Bandwidth Camera? (DVTel Quasar) published on Nov 13, 2012
Testing DVTel's Latitude 6.0 VMS Software published on Feb 08, 2010
DVTel Acquires ioimage: Deal Debated published on Jan 12, 2010
DVTel TruWitness Overview published on Apr 02, 2012
Turning Smartphones into Surveillance Cameras published on Feb 15, 2012
DVTel to Merge & Reverse IPO published on Nov 01, 2011
DVTel Mobile App Examined published on Oct 21, 2011
DVTel's "Lifetime" Warranty Examined published on Sep 30, 2011
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Lowest Bandwidth Camera? (DVTel Quasar) published on Nov 13, 2012
Testing DVTel's Latitude 6.0 VMS Software published on Feb 08, 2010
DVTel Acquires ioimage: Deal Debated published on Jan 12, 2010
DVTel TruWitness Overview published on Apr 02, 2012
Turning Smartphones into Surveillance Cameras published on Feb 15, 2012
DVTel to Merge & Reverse IPO published on Nov 01, 2011
DVTel Mobile App Examined published on Oct 21, 2011
DVTel's "Lifetime" Warranty Examined published on Sep 30, 2011
EverFocus
EverFocus manufacturers a broad range of
DVRs, analog and IP cameras primarily for the budget / SMB markets. Everfocus is
one of the founding members of the HDcctv
alliance - a group that plans to deliver non-IP megapixel cameras that work
with existing coax. Read our analysis of Everfocus'
potential to make HD affordable and simple for the budget/SMB market.
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Can Everfocus Make Megapixel Simple and Inexpensive? published on Jun 28, 2009
Everfocus HDcctv Line Overview published on Jan 17, 2012
Sales Decline Continues but Positive Signs published on Mar 15, 2010
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Can Everfocus Make Megapixel Simple and Inexpensive? published on Jun 28, 2009
Everfocus HDcctv Line Overview published on Jan 17, 2012
Sales Decline Continues but Positive Signs published on Mar 15, 2010
Flir
Flir specializes in the production of Infrared /
thermal cameras. In the surveillance market, these products are primarily used
for nightvision or scenarios where heat can be detected but light is obscured.
Flir is the market leader.
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FLIR Thermal Network Cameras Examined published on Feb 02, 2010
FLIR Acquires Lorex - A Stunning Deal published on Oct 26, 2012
FLIR Wide Dynamic Thermal (FC Series) published on Sep 26, 2012
FLIR Operational Analytics (A Series) Examined published on Apr 13, 2012
Super Low Light Color Cameras Examined (EMCCD Cameras) published on Nov 09, 2011
Color Night Vision Cameras published on Nov 07, 2010
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FLIR Thermal Network Cameras Examined published on Feb 02, 2010
FLIR Acquires Lorex - A Stunning Deal published on Oct 26, 2012
FLIR Wide Dynamic Thermal (FC Series) published on Sep 26, 2012
FLIR Operational Analytics (A Series) Examined published on Apr 13, 2012
Super Low Light Color Cameras Examined (EMCCD Cameras) published on Nov 09, 2011
Color Night Vision Cameras published on Nov 07, 2010
Geutebrueck
Geutebrueck is a manufacturer of a broad
variety of video surveillance products including DVRs, cameras and analytics.
Strongest presence is in Europe.
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Grandeye
Grandeye offers 360 degree panoramic cameras.
Grandeye offers both analog and IP versions. The analog version is 3MP and
requires its own dedicated record. The IP version offers 5MP resolution, uses
MJPEG and integrates with a variety of leading video management systems. The
closest competitive camera is the Mobotix Q22.
Another alternative is Immervision that provides 360 degree lenses for up to
1.3 MP cameras. Read a review of Grandeye's products
and positioning. Note: Grandeye recently had a significant
company restructuring.
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Grandeye Major Company Restructuring published on Nov 13, 2008
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Grandeye Major Company Restructuring published on Nov 13, 2008
Hikvision
Hikvision is one of the largest Chinese
security manufacturers, offering encoder cards, cameras and DVRs.
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Hikvision IP Camera Test Results published on May 16, 2012
DVR vs VMS Software: Test Results published on Mar 23, 2011
Testing HikVision's 2MP Camera (DS-2CD852MF-E) published on Feb 09, 2010
Hikvision IP Camera Competitiveness Examined published on Sep 09, 2011
Hikvision Financial Performance and Product Sales Examined published on Aug 16, 2011
Hikvision's Expansion into System Integration Examined published on Dec 17, 2010
Hikvision's Huge IPO Examined published on May 28, 2010
Expands in Europe and Russia published on Dec 02, 2009
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Hikvision IP Camera Test Results published on May 16, 2012
DVR vs VMS Software: Test Results published on Mar 23, 2011
Testing HikVision's 2MP Camera (DS-2CD852MF-E) published on Feb 09, 2010
Hikvision IP Camera Competitiveness Examined published on Sep 09, 2011
Hikvision Financial Performance and Product Sales Examined published on Aug 16, 2011
Hikvision's Expansion into System Integration Examined published on Dec 17, 2010
Hikvision's Huge IPO Examined published on May 28, 2010
Expands in Europe and Russia published on Dec 02, 2009
Honeywell Video
IndigoVision
IndigoVision offers an end to end IP
video solution. IndigoVision's product line consists of IP cameras, encoders,
NVR appliances and IP video surveillance software. IndigoVision does not support
third party IP cameras though plans to release 3rd party support in 2010. Key
differentiator for IndigoVision is their in-house designed video CODECs that
IndigoVision claims provides higher quality at lower bandwidth.
IQinVision
IQinVision provides a full line of megapixel
cameras. One of the pioneers of megapixel surveillance, IQinVision has fallen
behind as megapixel has moved mainstream. In August 2011, a major management shakeout
occurred.
Lumenera
Lumenera offers a line of megapixel cameras.
Key differentiators for Lumenera include (1) megapixel cameras with low light
sensitivity (using a CCD imager rather than CMOS), (2) supporting video
analytics (in their li series), and (3) 11 MP camera. Comparable products
include Arecont Vision who generally offers
lower prices and IQinvision who offers a
broader line of housing and body types.
Mango DSP
Mobotix
Mobotix Mobotix manufactures megapixel cameras
and video management systems. Key differentiators for Mobotix are: (1) provide
the video management system for no charge and (2) do not require video
management servers (video can be transmitted directly to storage). Mobotix
generated over $50M
annual revenue in 2008. Mobotix's product approach is most similar to Avigilon.
Panasonic
Panasonic is one
of the top analog camera providers. Panasonic also carries a line of DVRs and is
expanding their IP camera product offering. They are regarded for their high
quality cameras (especially their SDIII line). For analog cameras, their main
competitor is Pelco. For IP cameras, it is Axis. In July 2008, Panasonic announced a new
President and a strategic
shift to sell solutions rather than products.
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Pelco
Pelco is one of the largest companies in video
surveillance. A market share leader in analog cameras, Pelco offers a broad
series of surveillance cameras as well as 3 lines of video management systems -
classic DVRs, the Integral product line and the Endura hybrid DVR/NVR system.
In the last year, Pelco has increased their product offering and market focus for IP camera, launching Sarix, their platform for IP/megapixel cameras.
Given Pelco's large size, they compete against a broad variety of companies. In the IP camera market, Pelco's two largest competitors are Axis and Sony. Pelco's historically been well regarded for their customer service. However, their video management technology is widely viewed as average and their IP camera offerings are still limited.
In the last year, Pelco has increased their product offering and market focus for IP camera, launching Sarix, their platform for IP/megapixel cameras.
Given Pelco's large size, they compete against a broad variety of companies. In the IP camera market, Pelco's two largest competitors are Axis and Sony. Pelco's historically been well regarded for their customer service. However, their video management technology is widely viewed as average and their IP camera offerings are still limited.
Pixim
Pixim offers specialized WDR imaging systems
used by dozens of camera manufacturers. Pixim's key competitive advantage is the
ability to overcome harsh lighting conditions that are common in video
surveillance applications, allowing people and objects to be seen more clearly
than in traditional CCTV cameras. Watch a demo of Pixim's
abilities. Pixim also claims an advantage in reducing
storage consumption. Pixim sells its systems to camera manufacturers,
enabling hundreds of
cameras, but does not sell directly to integrators or end users. The closest
competitive offering to Pixim is the Panasonic
SDIII.
Q-See
Raytec
Raytec is a specialist provider of IR and
white light illumination products.
Sony
StarDot
StarDot is a megapixel camera
manufacturer, providing a range of cameras from VGA to 5MP. StarDot has an
extensive history of manufacturing megapixel cameras for non-security
applications. In the past few years, StarDot entered in the surveillance market
and has gained VMS support from a number of leading providers such as Milestone
and Exacq.
Veracity
Veracity manufacturers products for
transmitting IP video. Highwire is Veracity's flagship product. Highwire
consists of adapters that allow IP cameras to reutilize existing analog cabling,
eliminating the need to pull new cabling. Highwire is available in 1 and 4
channel versions and is viewed as a key enabler to quickly and cost effectively
migrate from analog CCTV to IP video. A single channel Highwire adapter pair
costs approximately $400 USD. For this price point, Highwire is ideal for longer
cable runs (more than a few hundred feet) or for areas where access or
installation is difficult or problematic. For short, easy cable runs, the
alternative is to simply replace the coax cabling.
Verint
Verint is a leading IP
video provider offering a broad line of cameras, encoders, wireless, analytics
and IP video management software. Over the last 5 years, Verint has evolved from
a high end DVR manufacturer to an end to end video provider. Verint's offering
centers around their Nextiva platform which provides tight integration with
analytics and advanced command and control functionality. Verint's main
competitors include March Networks, Genetec and DvTel.
Vicon
Vicon manufacturers a wide range of video
surveillance products. One of the older companies in the industry, Vicon is
widely considered to be a leader in analog CCTV. Over the last few years, Vicon
has expanded their product portfolio to include both IP cameras and IP video
surveillance software. Vicon provides free VMS licenses for use with Vicon
cameras and OEMs integrated analytics through Agent Vi and access control from S2. Vicon is a publicly traded company, reporting 2008
annual revenues of $66.9 M USD.
VideoIQ
VideoIQ integrates video analytics, cameras
and storage to create all-in-one surveillance appliances. While traditionally,
all 3 elements were run in separate devices (a camera, a recorder and a server
for analysis), VideoIQ bundles all of them inside their camera (which they call
iCVRs).
VIVOTEK
VIVOTEK offers a broad line of inexpensive IP
cameras. VIVOTEK serves the lower end of the market from the consumer to the
small/medium sized business. It is one of, if not the largest provider, in this
segment, with almost $40 M USD 2008 revenue. VIVOTEK ranks 8th overall in
network cameras.
Vumii
Vumii offers long-range night vision systems
using lasers to illuminate targets at long distances. Key differentiators for
Vumii include the ability to identify details of targets (clothing, facial
features, writing, vehicle type) and to do so at ranges over 1500 meters. Vumii
competes with thermal imaging cameras, primarily from Flir by claiming lower cost and far high image
quality than the blurred image generally produced on thermal cameras.
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