Product comparison · 2 video conferencing cameras

Dahua Technology DH-VCS-C7A0 2.1 MP Black 2048 x 1080 pixels 60 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8") vs Dahua Technology VCS-C5A0 8.51 MP Black 3840 x 2160 pixels 30 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5")

19specifications compared
11differ
8identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Megapixel (approx.)
- DH-VCS-C7A0 2.1 MP Black 2048 x 1080 pixels 60 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8"):2.1 MP
- VCS-C5A0 8.51 MP Black 3840 x 2160 pixels 30 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5"):8.51 MP
Optical sensor size
- DH-VCS-C7A0 2.1 MP Black 2048 x 1080 pixels 60 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8"):25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8")
- VCS-C5A0 8.51 MP Black 3840 x 2160 pixels 30 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5"):25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5")
Maximum video resolution
- DH-VCS-C7A0 2.1 MP Black 2048 x 1080 pixels 60 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8"):2048 x 1080 pixels
- VCS-C5A0 8.51 MP Black 3840 x 2160 pixels 30 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5"):3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum frame rate
- DH-VCS-C7A0 2.1 MP Black 2048 x 1080 pixels 60 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8"):60 fps
- VCS-C5A0 8.51 MP Black 3840 x 2160 pixels 30 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5"):30 fps
HD type
- DH-VCS-C7A0 2.1 MP Black 2048 x 1080 pixels 60 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8"):Full HD
- VCS-C5A0 8.51 MP Black 3840 x 2160 pixels 30 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5"):4K Ultra HD
Supported video modes
- DH-VCS-C7A0 2.1 MP Black 2048 x 1080 pixels 60 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8"):720p, 1080p
- VCS-C5A0 8.51 MP Black 3840 x 2160 pixels 30 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5"):720p, 1080p, 3840p
Tilt angle range
- DH-VCS-C7A0 2.1 MP Black 2048 x 1080 pixels 60 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8"):-30 - 30°
- VCS-C5A0 8.51 MP Black 3840 x 2160 pixels 30 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5"):-15 - 15°
Operating temperature (T-T)
- DH-VCS-C7A0 2.1 MP Black 2048 x 1080 pixels 60 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8"):0 - 45 °C
- VCS-C5A0 8.51 MP Black 3840 x 2160 pixels 30 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5"):0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of DH-VCS-C7A0, VCS-C5A0
69 specifications	A Dahua Technology DH-VCS-C7A0 2.1 MP Black 2048 x 1080 pixels 60 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8") Model DH-VCS-C7A0 View product	B Dahua Technology VCS-C5A0 8.51 MP Black 3840 x 2160 pixels 30 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5") Model VCS-C5A0 View product
Camera2 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs	2.1 MP	8.51 MP
Camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8")	25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5")
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5x
Field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	121°
Horizontal field of viewKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110°
Vertical field of viewKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75°
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 dB
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PTZ control	Yes	Yes
3D NR (Noise Reduction)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical zoomKnown for one	12x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Field of view (tele)Known for one	73°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Field of view (wide)Known for one	6.55°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	3.9 - 46.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	1.8 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.6 - 2.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of camera presetsKnown for one	256	Unknown — not stated by the source
Gain control typeKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fastest camera shutter speedKnown for one	1/4000 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video4 differ
Maximum video resolutionDiffers	2048 x 1080 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers	60 fps	30 fps
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	4K Ultra HD
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720x480@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 3840x2160@30fps
Supported video modesDiffers	720p, 1080p	720p, 1080p, 3840p
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H.264, NV12, YUY2
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3840 x 2160
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stand/Wall mounting
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-30 - 30°	-15 - 15°
Pan rangeKnown for one	0 - 120°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-485 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source type	DC	DC
DC input voltage	12 V	12 V
DC current (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 A
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 60 °C
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound pressure level (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	96 dB
Audio beamformingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Noise reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone pick-up rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Performanceidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.0
Tripod mounting supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Networkidentical
Supported protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UVC 1.1-1.5
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	245 mm	600 mm
DepthDiffers	166 mm	135 mm
HeightDiffers	156 mm	117 mm
Weight	2.5 kg	2.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Package widthKnown for one	674 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	454 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	486 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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Dahua Technology DH-VCS-C7A0 2.1 MP Black 2048 x 1080 pixels 60 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8") vs Dahua Technology VCS-C5A0 8.51 MP Black 3840 x 2160 pixels 30 fps CMOS 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5")

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