Product comparison · 2 security cameras

Dahua Technology IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor vs LevelOne GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof

60specifications compared
29differ
31identical
75known for one product only

Key differences

The LevelOne GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof has 0.014 lx more minimum illumination than the Dahua Technology IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor (0.014 lx vs 0 lx). The LevelOne GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof has 8° more lens viewing angle, horizontal than the Dahua Technology IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor (88° vs 80°). The LevelOne GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof has 0.5° more lens viewing angle, vertical than the Dahua Technology IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor (47.5° vs 47°). Form factor: Bullet on the Dahua Technology IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor, Dome on the LevelOne GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof. Optical sensor size: 25.4 / 1.9 mm (1 / 1.9") on the Dahua Technology IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor, 25.4 / 2.9 mm (1 / 2.9") on the LevelOne GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof.

Form factor
- IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:Bullet
- GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof:Dome
Minimum illumination
- IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:0 lx
- GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof:0.014 lx
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:80°
- GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof:88°
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:47°
- GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof:47.5°
Optical sensor size
- IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:25.4 / 1.9 mm (1 / 1.9")
- GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof:25.4 / 2.9 mm (1 / 2.9")
Optical zoom
- IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:4x
- GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof:4.3x
Focal length range
- IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:4.1 - 16.4 mm
- GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof:2.8 - 12 mm
Maximum aperture number
- IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:1.53
- GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof:1.4

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Comparison of IPC-HFW8232E-Z, FCS-3097
135 specifications	A Dahua Technology IPC-HFW8232E-Z security camera Bullet IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Model IPC-HFW8232E-Z View product	B LevelOne GEMINI Zoom Dome IP Network Camera, 5-Megapixel, H.265, 4.3X Optical Zoom, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, two-way audio, Indoor/Outdoor, Vandalproof Model FCS-3097 View product
Performance1 differ
Type	IP security camera	IP security camera
Placement supported	Indoor & outdoor	Indoor & outdoor
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)	Yes	Yes
Day/night mode	Yes	Yes
Infrared (IR) cut-off filter	Yes	Yes
CertificationDiffers	CE (EN 60950:2000) UL:UL60950-1 FCC: FCC Part 15 Subpart B	CF/FCC
Alarm input/outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote viewingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffers	Bullet	Dome
Mounting type	Ceiling/wall	Ceiling/wall
Product colour	White	White
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
Protection featuresDiffers	Dust resistant, Vandal proof, Water resistant	Vandal proof
International Protection (IP) code	IP67	IP67
IK code	IK10	IK10
WeatherproofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Fog proofKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera3 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers	0 lx	0.014 lx
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	80°	88°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	47°	47.5°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103°
Camera shutter speed	1/3 - 1/100000 s	1/3 - 1/100000 s
Camera pan controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera tilt controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Angle of rotationKnown for one	360°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	0 - 90°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pan rangeKnown for one	0 - 360°	Unknown — not stated by the source
White balanceKnown for one	Auto, Lamp, Manual, Natural, Outdoor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera shutter typeKnown for one	Electronic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image sensor1 differ
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 1.9 mm (1 / 1.9")	25.4 / 2.9 mm (1 / 2.9")
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Number of sensorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Number of lenses	1	1
Optical zoomDiffers	4x	4.3x
Focal length rangeDiffers	4.1 - 16.4 mm	2.8 - 12 mm
Focus	Motorized	Motorized
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	1.53	1.4
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	0.5 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night vision1 differ
Night vision	Yes	Yes
Night vision distanceDiffers	50 m	30 m
LED type	IR	IR
Number of illumination LEDsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2944 x 1656 pixels
Total megapixelsDiffers	2 MP	5 MP
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVI
Video compression formatsDiffers	H.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+	H.264, H.265
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	352 x 240, 352 x 288, 640 x 480 (VGA), 704 x 480, 704 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 960, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	2944 x 1656, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 1440
Frame rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Video streaming	Yes	Yes
Image quality adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
Privacy masking	Yes	Yes
Supported video modesKnown for one	720p, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Gain control typeKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bit rateKnown for one	H.264: 24~ 10240Kbps H.265: 14~ 6144Kbps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bit rate controlKnown for one	Constant Bit Rate (CBR)/Variable Bit Rate (VBR)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flip & mirrorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Highlight Compensation (HLC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Region of Interest (ROI) encodingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart IRKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio input channels	1.0 channels	1.0 channels
Audio output channels	1.0 channels	1.0 channels
Audio codecsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	G722.1/G711ulaw/G711alaw/G726/MP2L2
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	50 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Voice codecsKnown for one	G.711Mu, G.711a, G.726	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.3af
Supported network protocolsDiffers	HTTP;HTTPs;TCP;ARP;RTSP;RTP;UDP;SMTP;FTP; DHCP;DNS;DDNS;PPPOE;IPv4/v6;QoS;UPnP;NTP; Bonjour;802.1x;Multicast;ICMP;IGMP;SNMP	TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, PPPoE, NTP, UPnP,SMTP, SNMP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv6
Number of usersDiffers	20 user(s)	32 user(s)
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Streaming methodKnown for one	Multicast, Unicast	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Built-in HDD	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card size	128 GB	128 GB
Internal memoryKnown for one	1024 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ROM capacityKnown for one	128 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Terminal block portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RJ-45
RS-485 portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-flickerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital watermarkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HeartbeatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IP address filteringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) system featuresDiffers	Abandoned object, Face detection, Intrusion, Missing object, People counting, Tripwire	Face detection
Mirror	Yes	Yes
Video motion detectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web browserKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Behavior analysisKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intrusion detection, Line crossing detection, Object removal detection, Unattended baggage detection
Reset buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Web-based managementKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffers	DC, PoE	PoE
Power consumption (max)Differs	13 W	10 W
Power consumption (Power over Ethernet (PoE))Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 W
DC output voltage	12	12
DC output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 A
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 60 °C	-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	95 mm	133.1 mm
DepthDiffers	273.2 mm	153 mm
HeightDiffers	96.4 mm	153 mm
WeightDiffers	1.12 kg	1.29 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	174 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	173 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	244 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.52 kg	1.67 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging contentidentical
Number of cameras	1	1
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Resource CDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Browser supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IE8+, Chrome 31.0-44, Firefox 30.0-51, Safari 8.0+
Data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 Mbit/s
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85258900
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	365 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	372 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	504 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.4 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Android, iOS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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