Product comparison · 2 security cameras

D-Link DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor vs Dahua Technology CA-F781EN-A security camera Box Indoor & outdoor

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 6identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Mounting type
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:Ceiling
    • CA-F781EN-A security camera Box Indoor & outdoor:Wall
  • Product colour
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:Black, White
    • CA-F781EN-A security camera Box Indoor & outdoor:Black, Grey
  • White balance
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:Auto
    • CA-F781EN-A security camera Box Indoor & outdoor:Auto, Manual
  • Sensor type
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:CMOS
    • CA-F781EN-A security camera Box Indoor & outdoor:CCD
  • Optical sensor size
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
    • CA-F781EN-A security camera Box Indoor & outdoor:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
  • Maximum resolution
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:1280 x 720 pixels
    • CA-F781EN-A security camera Box Indoor & outdoor:976 x 494 pixels
  • Ethernet LAN
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:Yes
    • CA-F781EN-A security camera Box Indoor & outdoor:No
  • Interface
    • DCS-5211L IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:RJ-45
    • CA-F781EN-A security camera Box Indoor & outdoor:BNC

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Comparison of DCS-5211L, CA-F781EN-A
55 specifications
Performanceidentical
TypeKnown for oneIP security cameraUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, CE LVD, C-TickUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Mounting typeDiffersCeilingWall
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack, Grey
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Camera1 differ
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 balanceDiffersAutoAuto, Manual
Minimum illuminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.001 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 systemidentical
Digital zoomKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one4.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Focus adjustmentKnown for one1.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Night visionidentical
Night vision distanceKnown for one5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
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
RS-485 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 W6 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers114 mm64.6 mm
DepthDiffers114 mm131.3 mm
HeightDiffers125 mm59.6 mm
WeightDiffers540 g500 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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