Comparing Analog and Ip cameras along the lines of Video quality, media types, ease of management and other key factors like cost, fault tolerance etc helps us to get a clearer and better insight of the way they work and the technology that goes in and why it is used in Cctv industry. Let us see them one by one. Let us start with video.
Ip camera
Quality
These Cameras deliver still images without managing motion but cannot deal with low light images. It is difficult to heighten the video potential in Ip Camera because they are itsybitsy in encoders and it introduces latency.
These have built in digital zoom.
Transmission
Because Ip video traffic is based on network, all network related issues(congestion, viruses, latency, bandwidth problems) affect the video potential of Ip Camera
These cameras accommodate large visual ranges that make them ideal for remote lookout needs
Interference
Ip cameras have built in encryption principles so that it makes impossible for any person to view the signals
These cameras accommodate large visual ranges that make them ideal for remote lookout needs
Analog camera
Quality
Analog Ccd Camera handles motion well and performs reasonably well in any amount of light. Video potential can be improved significantly because there are more hardware and software resources ready and beyond doubt no latency.
Basic analog cameras often lack features such as digital zoom.
Transmission
Analog video traffic is more reliable since it is not network based. It is more similar to an analog telephone connection
Interference
Sometimes signals from analog systems have interference question making it easier for man to view the resulting unencrypted signals
Remote access
Analog cameras do not work well with broad ranges generally
Digital Vs Analog Camera - Series 3 - collate Video capability