Product comparison · 2 security cameras

D-Link DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor vs Dahua Technology CA-DW480CN security camera Dome Indoor & outdoor

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:Black, White
    • CA-DW480CN security camera Dome Indoor & outdoor:White
  • Sensor type
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:CMOS
    • CA-DW480CN security camera Dome Indoor & outdoor:CCD
  • Optical sensor size
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
    • CA-DW480CN security camera Dome Indoor & outdoor:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
  • Fixed focal length
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:4.5 mm
    • CA-DW480CN security camera Dome Indoor & outdoor:3.6 mm
  • Night vision distance
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:5 m
    • CA-DW480CN security camera Dome Indoor & outdoor:50 m
  • Maximum resolution
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:1280 x 720 pixels
    • CA-DW480CN security camera Dome Indoor & outdoor:976 x 494 pixels
  • Ethernet LAN
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:Yes
    • CA-DW480CN security camera Dome Indoor & outdoor:No
  • Interface
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:RJ-45
    • CA-DW480CN security camera Dome Indoor & outdoor:BNC

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Comparison of DCS-5211L, CA-DW480CN
55 specifications
Performanceidentical
TypeKnown for oneIP security cameraUnknown — not stated by the source
Placement supportedIndoor & outdoorIndoor & outdoor
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, CE LVD, C-TickUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Mounting typeCeilingCeiling
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDome
Protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWater resistant
Cameraidentical
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one45.7°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one29.5°Unknown — not stated by the source
White balanceAutoAuto
Minimum illuminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.02 lx
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/60 - 1/100.000 s
Image sensor2 differ
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Effective sensor resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480000 pixels
Lens system1 differ
Digital zoomKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthDiffers4.5 mm3.6 mm
Focus adjustmentKnown for one1.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Night vision1 differ
Night visionYesYes
Night vision distanceDiffers5 m50 m
LED typeIRIR
Video1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels976 x 494 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for oneH.264, M-JPEG, MPEG4Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Frame rateKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of TV linesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffersRJ-45BNC
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power2 differ
Power source typeKnown for onePoEUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs9 W7 W
DC output currentKnown for one1.24 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)DiffersYesNo
DC output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+12V
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-30 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers114 mm135 mm
DepthKnown for one114 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightDiffers125 mm104.5 mm
WeightDiffers540 g600 g
Other featuresidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 dB

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