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Dahua Technology Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor vs TP-Link VIGI C340

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 19identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

The Dahua Technology Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor has 0.0005 lx more minimum illumination than the TP-Link VIGI C340 (0.0005 lx vs 0 lx). The TP-Link VIGI C340 has 628.6 mm more width than the Dahua Technology Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor (700 mm vs 71.4 mm). The TP-Link VIGI C340 has 38.6 mm more depth than the Dahua Technology Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor (174 mm vs 135.4 mm). White balance: Auto, Manual on the Dahua Technology Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor, Auto on the TP-Link VIGI C340. Optical sensor size: 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8") on the Dahua Technology Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor, 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3") on the TP-Link VIGI C340.

  • Minimum illumination
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:0.0005 lx
    • VIGI C340:0 lx
  • White balance
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:Auto, Manual
    • VIGI C340:Auto
  • Optical sensor size
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8")
    • VIGI C340:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
  • Video compression formats
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:H.264, H.265, M-JPEG
    • VIGI C340:H.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+
  • Noise reduction technology
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:Ultra 3D noise reduction
    • VIGI C340:3D noise reduction
  • Power source type
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:PoE
    • VIGI C340:DC, PoC
  • Width
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:71.4 mm
    • VIGI C340:700 mm
  • Depth
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8231EP IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:135.4 mm
    • VIGI C340:174 mm

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Comparison of DH-IPC-HF8231EP, VIGI C340
97 specifications
Performanceidentical
TypeIP security cameraIP security camera
Placement supportedIndoor & outdoorIndoor & outdoor
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)YesYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, NTRA, KC
Day/night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Alarm input/outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBullet
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeiling/wall
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP66
Camera2 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.0005 lx0 lx
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source79°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source93°
White balanceDiffersAuto, ManualAuto
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronicUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/3(4)~1/100000 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Adjustment shutter speedKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Image sensor1 differ
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8")25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of effective pixels (H x V)Known for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 mm
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6
Night visionidentical
Night visionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night vision distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 m
LED typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Video2 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1440 pixels
Total megapixelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MP
Video compression formatsDiffersH.264, H.265, M-JPEGH.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+
Frame rate30 fps30 fps
Video streamingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise reduction technologyDiffersUltra 3D noise reduction3D noise reduction
Back Light Compensation (BLC)YesYes
Digital Wide Dynamic Range (DWDR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image quality adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBrightness, Contrast, Mirror, Saturation, Sharpness
Privacy maskingYesYes
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Gain control typeKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic gain controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bit rateKnown for oneH.264: 40K ~ 10MbpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Highlight Compensation (HLC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Region of Interest (ROI) encodingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio input channelsKnown for one1.0 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one1.0 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one50 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice codecsKnown for oneG.711a, G.711uUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Ethernet interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Supported network protocolsDiffersIPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, TCP/IP, UDP, UPnP, ICMP, IGMP, SNMP, RTSP, RTP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, PPPOE, DDNS, FTP, IP Filter, QoS, BonjourTCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, RTSP, NTP, UPnP UDP, SSL/TLS
Live viewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3afUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one20 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Client interoperabilityKnown for oneONVIF, PSIA, CGIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BNC output portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MirrorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video motion detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) system featuresKnown for oneAbandoned object, Face detection, Intrusion, Missing object, People counting, Scene change, TripwireUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersPoEDC, PoC
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5 W
DC output voltage1212
AC input voltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)-30 - 60 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers71.4 mm700 mm
DepthDiffers135.4 mm174 mm
HeightDiffers65.5 mm780 mm
WeightDiffers580 g195 g
Packaging contentidentical
Number of camerasKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Waterproof connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIGI Network Camera Quick Start Guide Waterproof Cable Attachments Mounting Accessories (Screws, Drywall Anchors, Hex Key)
System requirementsidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneC/CS mountUnknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for one352 x 288,704 x 576,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080Unknown — not stated by the source

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