Product comparison · 2 security cameras

D-Link DCS-5230 security camera vs D-Link H.264 PTZ Network Camera

17specifications compared
13differ
4identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Tilt angle range
- DCS-5230 security camera:5 - -85°
- H.264 PTZ Network Camera:-87 - 34°
Pan range
- DCS-5230 security camera:130 - -180°
- H.264 PTZ Network Camera:-165 - 165°
Camera shutter speed
- DCS-5230 security camera:1/60 - 1/15000 s
- H.264 PTZ Network Camera:1/50 - 1/120000 s
Sensor type
- DCS-5230 security camera:CMOS
- H.264 PTZ Network Camera:CCD
Optical sensor size
- DCS-5230 security camera:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
- H.264 PTZ Network Camera:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
Maximum resolution
- DCS-5230 security camera:1280 x 1024 pixels
- H.264 PTZ Network Camera:704 x 576 pixels
Wi-Fi
- DCS-5230 security camera:Yes
- H.264 PTZ Network Camera:No
Weight
- DCS-5230 security camera:393 g
- H.264 PTZ Network Camera:810 g

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Comparison of DCS-5230, H.264 PTZ Network Camera
32 specifications	A D-Link DCS-5230 security camera Model DCS-5230 View product	B D-Link H.264 PTZ Network Camera View product
Performance1 differ
CertificationDiffers	-FCC Class B, -IC, -CE, -C-Tick.	-FCC, -IC, -CE, -C-Tick.
Camera3 differ
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.02 lx
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	51°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40°
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	5 - -85°	-87 - 34°
Pan rangeDiffers	130 - -180°	-165 - 165°
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1/60 - 1/15000 s	1/50 - 1/120000 s
Image sensor2 differ
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")	25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.8 - 38 mm
Video1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1280 x 1024 pixels	704 x 576 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H.264, MPEG4
Frame rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 fps
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Supported network protocolsDiffers	IPv4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP Client, NTP Client (D-Link), DNS Client, DDNS Client (D-Link), SMTP Client, FTP Client, HTTP Server, Samba Client, PPPoE, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, 3GPP	IPv4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP Client, NTP Client (D-Link), DNS Client, DDNS Client (D-Link), SMTP Client, FTP Client, HTTP Server, Samba Client, PPPoE, UpnP Port Forwarding, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, 3GPP
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	5.64 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	393 g	810 g
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, Linux, MAC OS X10.3	Windows XP, Vista
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	105 x 112 x 110 mm	136.1 x 140.3 x 140.1 mm
Power requirementsDiffers	12V, 1.25A	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.4 A
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	802.11b/g/n draft	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	58 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for one	WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2	Unknown — not stated by the source

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