Understanding CCTV Camera Types: A Complete Overview

Surveillance has become one of the most vital security measures in a technologically advanced city like Bangalore. CCTV cameras are used as surveillance to monitor, protect, and serve as a piece of evidence. There are different types of security cameras that are available in the market today, and choosing the right type can be beneficial in identifying crime and protecting the people of our city. But choosing the right CCTV camera can be difficult if you don’t know its features. In this blog, we will talk about the various CCTV cameras along with their specifications, features, and where they can be used.

CCTV camera types are primarily divided into two categories – Analog and IP cameras.

Analog camera

These are traditional cameras that send video footage through cable to DVRs (Digital Video Recorders).

IP camera

IP cameras use cables to send signals for video footage that can be stored on any network, server, or cloud-based storage. Let’s see the types of security cameras in the IP camera category:

1. Day/Night CCTV camera: These cameras are designed to be used in any environment, these cameras will give video footage even during pitch darkness.

Specifications:

• Charge-coupled devices (CCD) or complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors
• The resolution ranges from standard to HD and even 4K
• The infrared cut filter provides clean-colored images

Features:

• It can capture footage in well-lit and low-light environments
• Infrared LEDs can provide visibility in darkness

2. Dome CCTV Camera: These cameras are shaped like a dome and are good for indoor usage in general.

Specifications:

• CCD or CMOS image sensors
• Motorized lenses adjust the focal length
• Water and dust-resistant casing
• Uses ethernet as a power source
• Built-in motion detectors

Features:

• Some models offer 360-degree rotation.
• Can be controlled remotely

Use cases: Office buildings, hospitals or healthcare units, educational institutions.

3. Bullet CCTV cameras: These cameras are used for outdoor surveillance to capture long-range footage.

Specifications:

• Narrow or wide-angle lenses
• Water and dust-proof casing
• Infrared LEDs for night vision
• Standard, HD, and 4K resolution

Features:

• Useful for a long-range view
• Balances lighting for visibility
• Motion detection

Use cases: Highway or other road traffic, industrial sites, parking lots, agricultural fields and commercial properties.

4. Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) CCTV cameras: These types of security cameras for business can be controlled to capture the exact footage.

Specifications:

• Motorized lens for adjusting focal length
• Full control over the footage that you want to record
• Infrared LEDs improve visibility in low-lighting

Features:

• Pan (left and right), tilt (up and down), and zoom (in and out) features
• Controlled through software and mobile applications
• Can be monitored for tracking and capturing movements

Use cases: City surveillance, retail stores, industrial sites, airports, and other transportation hubs.

5. Wireless CCTV cameras: This camera needs less time to install and has a neat appearance without any wires.

Specifications:

• Uses Wi-Fi for easy communication with networks
• Battery operated
• Infrared LEDs for night vision

Features:

• Remote control access
• Built-in microphone and speakers for two-way communication
• Cloud storage

Use cases: Construction sites, event venues, retail stores, residential properties, and to monitor children and pets.

HD CCTV cameras: These cameras are for capturing high-quality videos for precise surveillance.

Specifications:

• Resolution starts from 720p up to 1080p, 2K, and 4K
• Compresses videos without compromising quality
• Traditional power sources

Features:

• Provides sharp and clear images and video footage.
• Built-in motion detection sensors that trigger alerts.
• Two-way audio
• Facial recognition and object detection can be found in high-end models

Use cases: Banks, offices, commercial properties, government buildings, transportation hubs, and warehouses.

Conclusion

Now that you understand the various kinds of CCTV cameras, you can choose the one that fits your needs or go through Trident Automation’s website to learn more about these CCTV cameras and reach out to us to install them.