Product comparison · 2 security cameras

D-Link DCS-855L/P security camera IP security camera Indoor vs TP-Link NC250 security camera Cube IP security camera Indoor

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 13identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Connectivity technology
    • DCS-855L/P security camera IP security camera Indoor:Wireless
    • NC250 security camera Cube IP security camera Indoor:Wired & Wireless
  • Minimum illumination
    • DCS-855L/P security camera IP security camera Indoor:0 lx
    • NC250 security camera Cube IP security camera Indoor:0.5 lx
  • Ethernet LAN
    • DCS-855L/P security camera IP security camera Indoor:No
    • NC250 security camera Cube IP security camera Indoor:Yes
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DCS-855L/P security camera IP security camera Indoor:-20 - 70 °C
    • NC250 security camera Cube IP security camera Indoor:-40 - 70 °C
  • Width
    • DCS-855L/P security camera IP security camera Indoor:109.2 mm
    • NC250 security camera Cube IP security camera Indoor:76 mm
  • Depth
    • DCS-855L/P security camera IP security camera Indoor:114.2 mm
    • NC250 security camera Cube IP security camera Indoor:69 mm
  • Height
    • DCS-855L/P security camera IP security camera Indoor:131.3 mm
    • NC250 security camera Cube IP security camera Indoor:137 mm

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Comparison of DCS-855L/P, NC250
74 specifications
Performance1 differ
TypeIP security cameraIP security camera
Placement supportedIndoorIndoor
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
Auto-trackingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Day/night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC
PTZ controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCube
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesk
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers0 lx0.5 lx
Field of view (FOV) angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64°
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one70.4°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one43°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one84.6°Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one-25 - 95°Unknown — not stated by the source
Pan rangeKnown for one-170 - 170°Unknown — not stated by the source
Image sensoridentical
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
Lens systemidentical
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.85 mm
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8
Night visionidentical
Night visionYesYes
Night vision distanceKnown for one5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Total megapixelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Video formats supportedH.264H.264
Frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP / IP, DHCP, PPPoE, ARP, ICMP, FTP, SMTP, NFS, DNS, NTP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Storageidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUser
Motion sensorYesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Temperature sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC output currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 3.0, Android 3.1, Android 3.2, Android 4.0, Android 4.1, Android 4.2, Android 4.3, Android 4.4, Android 5.0, Android 5.1, iOS 7.0, iOS 7.1, iOS 7.2, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.1, iOS 8.2, iOS 8.3, iOS 8.4, iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers109.2 mm76 mm
DepthDiffers114.2 mm69 mm
HeightDiffers131.3 mm137 mm
WeightKnown for one396 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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