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Canon VB-M42 Dome IP security camera Indoor vs Canon VB-M720F Bullet IP security camera Indoor

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 31identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • VB-M42 Dome IP security camera Indoor:Dome
    • VB-M720F Bullet IP security camera Indoor:Bullet
  • Mounting type
    • VB-M42 Dome IP security camera Indoor:Ceiling
    • VB-M720F Bullet IP security camera Indoor:Ceiling/wall
  • Product colour
    • VB-M42 Dome IP security camera Indoor:White
    • VB-M720F Bullet IP security camera Indoor:Black, Grey
  • Minimum illumination
    • VB-M42 Dome IP security camera Indoor:0.001 lx
    • VB-M720F Bullet IP security camera Indoor:0.0005 lx
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • VB-M42 Dome IP security camera Indoor:60.4°
    • VB-M720F Bullet IP security camera Indoor:112.6°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • VB-M42 Dome IP security camera Indoor:35.1°
    • VB-M720F Bullet IP security camera Indoor:60.8°
  • Optical zoom
    • VB-M42 Dome IP security camera Indoor:20x
    • VB-M720F Bullet IP security camera Indoor:3x
  • Digital zoom
    • VB-M42 Dome IP security camera Indoor:12x
    • VB-M720F Bullet IP security camera Indoor:4x

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Comparison of VB-M42, VB-M720F
66 specifications
Performanceidentical
TypeIP security cameraIP security camera
Placement supportedIndoorIndoor
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Day/night modeYesYes
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon DIGIC DV III
Light exposure modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
PTZ controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Form factorDiffersDomeBullet
Mounting typeDiffersCeilingCeiling/wall
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Grey
LED indicatorsYesYes
Camera4 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.001 lx0.0005 lx
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers60.4°112.6°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers35.1°60.8°
White balanceDiffersAuto, Fluorescent, Lamp, ManualAuto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Lamp, Manual
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.0000625 - 1 s
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one-90 - 10°Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt speedKnown for one150 °/secUnknown — not stated by the source
Pan rangeKnown for one-170 - 170°Unknown — not stated by the source
Pan speedKnown for one150 °/secUnknown — not stated by the source
Image sensoridentical
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor size25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Progressive scanYesYes
Lens system4 differ
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Optical zoomDiffers20x3x
Digital zoomDiffers12x4x
Focal length rangeDiffers4.7 - 94 mm2.8 - 8.4 mm
Focus adjustmentDiffers1.6 - 3.51.2 - 2.0
Night visionidentical
Night visionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video1 differ
Maximum resolution1280 x 960 pixels1280 x 960 pixels
Total megapixels1.3 MP1.3 MP
Video formats supportedH.264, M-JPEGH.264, M-JPEG
Supported graphics resolutions320 x 240, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 640 x 480 (VGA)320 x 240, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesDiffers480p, 720p720p
Frame rate30 fps30 fps
Full HDNoNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiNoNo
Supported network protocolsTCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SNMP (MIB2), SMTP (Client), DHCP (Client), DNS (Client), ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, SMTP authentication, RTSP, WV-HTTP (Canon proprietary), ONVIFTCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SNMP (MIB2), SMTP (Client), DHCP (Client), DNS (Client), ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, SMTP authentication, RTSP, WV-HTTP (Canon proprietary), ONVIF
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Storageidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MB
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Microphone inYesYes
USB portNoNo
InterfaceRJ-45RJ-45
Security1 differ
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUser
Security algorithmsDiffersEAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLSEAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, SSL/TLS
Video motion detectionYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typePoEPoE
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 V
Power consumption (max)Differs9.2 W7 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)YesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 85%5 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers132 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers132 mm192 mm
HeightDiffers155 mm65 mm
WeightDiffers1.14 kg670 g
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.3af PoE
Audio outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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