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TP-Link TL-SC2020 security camera Box Indoor vs Zyxel CAM5525 security camera Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 12identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Placement supported
    • TL-SC2020 security camera Box Indoor:Indoor
    • CAM5525 security camera Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:Indoor & outdoor
  • Certification
    • TL-SC2020 security camera Box Indoor:CE, FCC, RoHS
    • CAM5525 security camera Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:FCC/CE
  • LED indicators
    • TL-SC2020 security camera Box Indoor:Yes
    • CAM5525 security camera Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:Link, Power
  • Minimum illumination
    • TL-SC2020 security camera Box Indoor:0.5 lx
    • CAM5525 security camera Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:1 lx
  • Optical sensor size
    • TL-SC2020 security camera Box Indoor:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
    • CAM5525 security camera Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
  • Digital zoom
    • TL-SC2020 security camera Box Indoor:10x
    • CAM5525 security camera Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:3x
  • Maximum resolution
    • TL-SC2020 security camera Box Indoor:640 x 480 pixels
    • CAM5525 security camera Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:1280 x 1024 pixels
  • Video formats supported
    • TL-SC2020 security camera Box Indoor:M-JPEG
    • CAM5525 security camera Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor:H.264, M-JPEG, MPEG4

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Comparison of TL-SC2020, CAM5525
73 specifications
Performance2 differ
TypeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP security camera
Placement supportedDiffersIndoorIndoor & outdoor
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
PTZ controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceARM9
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSFCC/CE
Design1 differ
Form factorBoxBox
Mounting typeCeiling/wallCeiling/wall
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLink, Power
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.5 lx1 lx
Image sensor1 differ
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
Lens system1 differ
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x
Digital zoomDiffers10x3x
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 mm
Video4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 1024 pixels
Total megapixelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Video formats supportedDiffersM-JPEGH.264, M-JPEG, MPEG4
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers320 x 240, 640 x 480 (VGA)160 x 120, 320 x 240, 640 x 480 (VGA)
Frame rateDiffers30 fps15 fps
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio codecsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCM/AMR
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for one1-wayUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, ARP, ICMP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, NTP, UPnP, RTSP, RTP, RTCP, HTTP, TCP,UDP,3GPP/ISMA RTSPIP, PPPoE
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Storageidentical
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Microphone inYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
InterfaceRJ-45RJ-45
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
IP address filteringYesYes
HTTPS encryptionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneHTTPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Video motion detectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePoE
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120-240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs3 W8 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC output voltageKnown for one+5VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC output currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%20 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%20 - 90%
System requirements1 differ
Minimum RAMDiffers256 MB512 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium III 800 MHz
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers99 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers66 mm142 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm57 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source283 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source174 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.22 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mounting kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/7Windows XP, Vista, 7
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3af
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one2.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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