Bosch MIC-7522-Z30GR vs Bosch MIC-7602-Z30WR: Specification Comparison
Both the Bosch MIC-7522-Z30GR and MIC-7602-Z30WR are 2MP outdoor PTZ cameras from the MIC 7100i platform, sharing the same lens range and sensor class. The Z30GR carries the 'starlight' designation with 60 fps capability, while the Z30WR carries the 'inteox' designation with an advanced IVA Pro analytics suite at 30 fps. Installers and IT buyers evaluating either unit are making a choice primarily between higher frame rate and a more sophisticated analytics engine, within an otherwise closely matched hardware envelope.
In This Guide
How do the imaging specs compare?
Both cameras share a 1/2" CMOS sensor, 2MP (1920×1080) resolution, a 30x motorized varifocal lens spanning 6.6–198mm, and identical minimum illumination figures of 0.0047 Lux color and 0.0013 Lux B/W. Both specify 120dB Wide Dynamic Range and IR illumination at 940nm (invisible) for day/night operation. No IR illumination distance is stated in the provided specs for either model.
The key imaging divergence is frame rate: the MIC-7522-Z30GR (starlight) is rated at 60 fps at 1080p, while the MIC-7602-Z30WR (inteox) is rated at 30 fps at 1080p. Both support H.265, H.264, and MJPEG compression and deliver 3 simultaneous streams. For applications requiring smooth motion capture of fast-moving subjects — such as vehicle tracking or active PTZ following — the 60 fps of the Z30GR is a measurable advantage.
What about installation and environment?
Both cameras are rated IP67 and IK10, operate on PoE (802.3af) over a single Ethernet cable, and share an operating temperature range of -40°C to +65°C (-40°F to +149°F). Both support wall, pole, corner, and rack mounting. Weight is specified only for the Z30GR at 8.7 kg (19.2 lb); no weight is listed in the provided specs for the Z30WR. Housing color differs: the Z30GR is grey, the Z30WR is white — relevant for aesthetic or covert-installation requirements.
The Z30WR specs reference a 100BASE-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet interface, while the Z30GR specs reference 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. This suggests the Z30WR may offer Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, though neither datasheet fragment explicitly confirms PoE class or maximum power draw beyond the 802.3af designation shared by both.
Which fits your VMS and analytics better?
Both cameras support ONVIF, cloud connectivity, on-board microSD/SDHC/SDXC local storage, built-in audio input, alarm inputs/outputs, intelligent tracking, and are NDAA compliant. The analytics packages diverge significantly: the MIC-7522-Z30GR (starlight) lists Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) with People Counting, while the MIC-7602-Z30WR (inteox) lists IVA Pro Buildings, IVA Pro Perimeter, IVA Pro Privacy, and People Counting — a materially broader edge analytics suite suited for perimeter protection, occupancy rules, and privacy masking without server-side processing.
The Z30WR also specifies ONVIF Profile M in the provided specs, whereas the Z30GR's ONVIF profile level is not stated. Profile M adds metadata streaming support relevant to modern VMS platforms that consume analytic event streams. The Z30GR's encryption spec includes DES, 3DES, AES, TLS 1.0–1.2; the Z30WR lists TLS 1.0–1.2, AES128, and AES256, omitting the older DES/3DES ciphers — a minor security posture difference worth noting for hardened-network deployments.
Which should you choose: the MIC-7522-Z30GR or the MIC-7602-Z30WR?
Our take: The MIC-7602-Z30WR (inteox) is the stronger choice when edge analytics depth, ONVIF Profile M metadata streaming, and modern encryption posture are priorities, while the MIC-7522-Z30GR (starlight) is the stronger choice when maximum frame rate is the critical requirement. Three concrete spec deltas: (1) Frame rate — Z30GR delivers 60 fps at 1080p versus the Z30WR's 30 fps, a 2× advantage for high-speed subject tracking; (2) Analytics — the Z30WR ships with IVA Pro Buildings, IVA Pro Perimeter, and IVA Pro Privacy versus the Z30GR's standard IVA, providing server-free perimeter and privacy rules; (3) Encryption — the Z30WR drops legacy DES/3DES ciphers, leaving only AES128/AES256 and TLS 1.0–1.2. If the deployment VMS relies on ONVIF Profile M event metadata and the site requires on-camera perimeter analytics, select the Z30WR. If smooth 60 fps PTZ tracking of fast-moving targets is the design driver, select the Z30GR.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.
| Specification | Bosch MIC-7522-Z30GR | Bosch MIC-7602-Z30WR |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | MIC-7522-Z30GR | MIC-7602-Z30WR |
| Series | MIC IP starlight 7100i | MIC inteox 7100i |
| Resolution | 2MP (1920×1080) | 2MP (1920×1080) |
| Image Sensor | 1/2" CMOS | 1/2" CMOS |
| Max Frame Rate | 60 fps @ 1080p | 30 fps @ 1080p |
| Lens / Focal Length | 30x motorized, 6.6–198mm | 30x motorized, 6.6–198mm |
| Min. Illumination (Color) | 0.0047 Lux | 0.0047 Lux |
| Min. Illumination (B/W) | 0.0013 Lux | 0.0013 Lux |
| IR Illumination | 940nm invisible IR | 940nm invisible IR |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 120dB | 120dB |
| Video Compression | H.265, H.264, MJPEG | H.265, H.264, MJPEG |
| Multi-Streaming | 3 streams | 3 streams |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Impact Rating | IK10 | IK10 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +65°C | -40°C to +65°C |
| Power Input | PoE 802.3af | PoE 802.3af |
| Ethernet | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 100BASE-TX/1000Base-T |
| ONVIF | Yes | Yes (Profile M specified) |
| Edge Analytics | IVA, People Counting | IVA Pro Buildings, IVA Pro Perimeter, IVA Pro Privacy, People Counting |
| Intelligent Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Input | Built-in | Built-in |
| Alarm I/O | Yes | Yes |
| Local Storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Cloud Support | Yes | Yes |
| NDAA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Housing Color | Grey | White |
| Encryption | TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2, DES, 3DES, AES | TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2, AES128, AES256 |
| Weight | 8.7 kg (19.2 lb) | — |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Warranty | Manufacturer Warranty |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should you choose: the MIC-7522-Z30GR or the MIC-7602-Z30WR?
The MIC-7602-Z30WR (inteox) is the stronger choice when edge analytics depth, ONVIF Profile M metadata streaming, and modern encryption posture are priorities, while the MIC-7522-Z30GR (starlight) is the stronger choice when maximum frame rate is the critical requirement. Three concrete spec deltas: (1) Frame rate — Z30GR delivers 60 fps at 1080p versus the Z30WR's 30 fps, a 2× advantage for high-speed subject tracking; (2) Analytics — the Z30WR ships with IVA Pro Buildings, IVA Pro Perimeter, and IVA Pro Privacy versus the Z30GR's standard IVA, providing server-free perimeter and privacy rules; (3) Encryption — the Z30WR drops legacy DES/3DES ciphers, leaving only AES128/AES256 and TLS 1.0–1.2. If the deployment VMS relies on ONVIF Profile M event metadata and the site requires on-camera perimeter analytics, select the Z30WR. If smooth 60 fps PTZ tracking of fast-moving targets is the design driver, select the Z30GR.
Is the MIC-7522-Z30GR or MIC-7602-Z30WR better for low-light performance?
Based on the provided specifications, both cameras are identical in low-light performance: each uses a 1/2" CMOS sensor rated at 0.0047 Lux color and 0.0013 Lux B/W, with 940nm invisible IR illumination. Neither model has a documented advantage over the other in minimum illumination.
Which camera supports more advanced video analytics on the edge?
The MIC-7602-Z30WR (inteox) supports IVA Pro Buildings, IVA Pro Perimeter, and IVA Pro Privacy in addition to People Counting per the provided specs. The MIC-7522-Z30GR (starlight) lists Intelligent Video Analytics and People Counting. If on-camera perimeter or privacy analytics are required without a dedicated analytics server, the Z30WR is the specified choice.
Can both cameras be powered by a standard PoE switch?
Yes — both the MIC-7522-Z30GR and MIC-7602-Z30WR specify PoE 802.3af as their power input, which is the IEEE standard supported by the vast majority of managed PoE switches. No higher-draw PoE+ or PoE++ requirement is listed in the provided specs for either model.
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