Product comparison · 2 security cameras

Imou A1 vs TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 17identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

The Imou A1 has 8 x more digital zoom than the TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor (16x vs 8x). The Imou A1 has 0.39 mm more fixed focal length than the TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor (3.6 mm vs 3.21 mm). The Imou A1 has 2.38 m more night vision distance than the TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor (10 m vs 7.62 m). Only the Imou A1 has Ethernet LAN. Placement supported: Indoor on the Imou A1, Indoor & outdoor on the TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor.

  • Placement supported
    • A1:Indoor
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:Indoor & outdoor
  • Connectivity technology
    • A1:Wired & Wireless
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:Wireless
  • Certification
    • A1:CE, FCC
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:FCC, IC
  • Form factor
    • A1:Spherical
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:Bulb
  • Mounting type
    • A1:Ceiling/wall
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:Clip/Stand
  • LED indicators
    • A1:Yes
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:System
  • Digital zoom
    • A1:16x
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:8x
  • Fixed focal length
    • A1:3.6 mm
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:3.21 mm

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Comparison of A1, KC200
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Performance3 differ
TypeIP security cameraIP security camera
Placement supportedDiffersIndoorIndoor & outdoor
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWireless
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one50 mUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCFCC, IC
Day/night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design3 differ
Form factorDiffersSphericalBulb
Mounting typeDiffersCeiling/wallClip/Stand
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsDiffersYesSystem
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP65
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Camera pan controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera tilt controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one93°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one48°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one115°Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one-5 - 80°Unknown — not stated by the source
Pan rangeKnown for one0 - 355°Unknown — not stated by the source
Field of view (FOV) angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130°
Image sensoridentical
Sensor typeKnown for oneCMOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical sensor size25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of sensorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Lens system2 differ
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Digital zoomDiffers16x8x
Fixed focal lengthDiffers3.6 mm3.21 mm
Number of lensesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Lens diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 mm
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Night vision1 differ
Night visionYesYes
Night vision distanceDiffers10 m7.62 m
LED typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Total megapixelsKnown for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneH.264, H.265Unknown — not stated by the source
Frame rate30 fps30 fps
Privacy maskingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH.264
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p, 1080p
Video streamingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Audio systemKnown for one2-wayUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio detectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 dB
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneONVIFUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Storageidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Securityidentical
Built-in sirenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Alert notification typeKnown for oneText alert messageUnknown — not stated by the source
Video motion detectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motion sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonYesYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBAC, DC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one3.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC output voltage55
DC output current1 A1 A
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 45 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 43 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
System requirements1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersAndroid, iOSAndroid 4.4, Android 5.0, Android 5.1, Android 6.0, Android 7.0, Android 7.1, Android 7.1.2, Android 8.0, Android 9.0, iOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 12
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers77.4 mm74 mm
DepthDiffers77.4 mm73.6 mm
HeightDiffers106.1 mm86.4 mm
WeightDiffers238 g310 g
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 m
Packaging contentidentical
Number of cameras11
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8525890085258900
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source184 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source154 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Technical detailsidentical
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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