IP Cameras

Q: What's the difference between an IP camera and an analog camera?

IP cameras connect over Ethernet, deliver native-digital HD/4K resolution, run on-camera analytics, and integrate with software-based VMS platforms. Analog cameras use coax and require encoder/DVR hardware to reach network resolution beyond 1080p. For new deployments, IP is the standard — analog exists only for retrofit use cases where coax already runs.

Q: Which IP camera brands are NDAA compliant?

Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under Section 889 for federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement but remain available for commercial deployments.

Q: How do I choose the right resolution for an IP camera?

Start with the farthest point of the scene you need to identify. Calculate required PPF (pixels-per-foot) on that target: 125 PPF for recognition, 250 PPF for identification. Work backward from PPF and sensor size to resolution and lens focal length. A 2MP camera with the right lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong one — see our DORI guide.

Q: What PoE standard do modern IP cameras require?

Fixed indoor cameras run on standard 802.3af PoE (15.4W). Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR need PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). PTZ, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras need PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak load, not nameplate ratings — see why PoE switches fail at scale.

Q: Can I mix IP camera brands in one VMS?

Yes — any ONVIF Profile S + G certified cameras work with any certified VMS. Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon ACC, and Exacq routinely mix Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, and Hikvision cameras on one server. Note: vendor-specific analytics metadata (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha AI, etc.) may require that vendor's VMS or a VMS with explicit integration.

Q: How many cameras can a typical NVR support?

Channel count is only one dimension — total bitrate is the real constraint. A 32-channel NVR rated for 320 Mbps can't run 32 4K cameras at 8 Mbps each (that's 256 Mbps, leaving almost no headroom). For high-resolution deployments, size by aggregate bitrate first, channel count second. See retention math for sizing methodology and our NVR catalog.

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SKU: CC9380-HV

Vivotek CC9380-HV 5MP Outdoor 180° Panoramic Fisheye Camera

180° panoramic fisheye for single-point perimeter coverage
- 5MP (2560×1920) with 180° horizontal × 120° vertical view
- 0.11 lux color / 0.01 lux B&W with WDR Pro and 5m IR range
- IP66/IK10 rated, PoE powered, H.265/H.264 compression
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SKU: CC9381-HV-V2

Vivotek CC9381-HV-V2 5MP Panoramic Multi-Sensor Camera

5MP panoramic multi-sensor; wide coverage in one camera instead of three
- 5MP resolution across panoramic sensor array for forensic-detail identification
- IR night vision with on-camera AI for intrusion, loitering, object detection
- Multi-sensor design eliminates fisheye distortion across expansive horizontal field
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SKU: CC9390-HV

Vivotek CC9390-HV 8MP Panoramic Multi-Sensor IP Camera

8MP panoramic multi-sensor replaces 2–3 single cameras in one mount
- AI-powered threat detection, crowd monitoring, and behavioral analysis at edge
- 8MP panoramic coverage with H.265 compression and PoE power efficiency
- NDAA compliant, IP66/IK10 rated, ONVIF standard protocol for integration
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SKU: CC9391-HV

Vivotek CC9391-HV 8MP Panoramic Multi-Sensor IP Camera

8MP panoramic multi-sensor for wide perimeter coverage without blind spots
- 8MP resolution across extended field of view replaces 2–3 fixed cameras
- Integrated 850nm IR illumination for 24/7 operation in low light
- AI-powered intrusion, loitering, and directional movement detection
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SKU: CD9381-HNTV

Vivotek CD9381-HNTV 5MP Vandal-Proof High-Angle Corner Indoor Dome IP Camera

5MP vandal dome with motorized zoom for high-angle corner coverage
- IK10-rated impact-resistant construction for institutional surveillance
- 120dB WDR Pro + 10m IR illumination in low-light & high-contrast scenes
- Motorized 2.8–8mm lens with 48x digital zoom and remote focus control
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SKU: CD9381-HNVF2

Vivotek CD9381-HNVF2 5MP Vandal-Proof Corner Indoor Dome IP Camera

5MP corner dome with IK10 vandal protection and 10m IR night vision
- 5MP 2560×1920 at 30fps with 120dB WDR Pro for mixed-light clarity
- IK10 impact-resistant casing built for high-security indoor installations
- 124° horizontal view with fixed 2.4mm lens; PoE powered with microSD backup
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SKU: CU9171-H

Vivotek CU9171-H 4MP Discreet Indoor Mini Cylinder IP Camera

Discreet 4MP pinhole cylinder—sees in near-darkness, fits anywhere
- 4MP at 30fps with 120dB WDR Pro handles high-contrast indoor scenes
- 0.045 lux minimum illumination captures color in extreme low light
- Ultra-compact Ø 24×30mm cylinder with 48x ePTZ zoom, PoE powered
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SKU: CU9183-H

Vivotek CU9183-H 5MP Discreet Indoor Mini Fisheye IP Camera

5MP fisheye mini camera, 180° coverage, 24mm diameter for discreet indoor use
- 5MP 1920x1920 @ 30fps with 180° panoramic view reduces multi-camera need
- 0.035 lux IR night vision + 120dB WDR Pro handles extreme light shifts
- Ultra-compact 24mm body with PoE single-cable power and 48x ePTZ zoom
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SKU: CU9183-HF

Vivotek CU9183-HF 5MP Flat Discreet Indoor Mini Fisheye IP Camera

5MP fisheye with 180° panoramic view in ultra-slim 33×32×28mm form
- Full 180° horizontal & vertical coverage at 5MP 30fps eliminates blind spots
- 0.035 lux color + 120dB WDR Pro handles low-light and high-contrast retail scenes
- Flat discreet design (52g) with single PoE connection for hidden mounting
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SKU: FD833-HV-1Y

Vivotek FD833-HV-1Y 5MP Fixed Dome Camera

5MP indoor dome with 30m IR and object detection analytics
- 5MP resolution with 2.8mm lens for wide retail/warehouse coverage
- 30-meter IR illumination handles low-light monitoring without extra lights
- PoE 802.3af power + MicroSD recording simplifies installation and storage
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SKU: FD839-EHTV-V2-1Y

Vivotek FD839-EHTV-V2-1Y 5MP Outdoor Dome Camera

5MP outdoor dome with 2.8-12mm zoom and 1-year cloud licensing
- 2.8-12mm motorized varifocal lens allows remote zoom without repositioning
- 5MP resolution with IR, day/night, and WDR for variable lighting conditions
- IP66/IK10 rated dome housing withstands weather and physical impact
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SKU: FD9167-HT-v2

Vivotek FD9167-HT-v2 2MP Outdoor WDR Pro Night Vision IR 5X Varifocal Fixed Dome IP Camera

2MP outdoor dome with 50m IR night vision and 5x zoom for 24/7 surveillance
- 120 dB WDR Pro handles extreme lighting; 0 lux IR operation for total darkness
- 5x motorized varifocal lens (2.7–13.5mm) with remote focus and 48x digital zoom
- IP66 weatherproof, PoE powered (9W max), H.265/H.264 compression at 60 fps
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SKU: FD9182-H

Vivotek FD9182-H 5MP Indoor WDR Pro Day/Night Fixed Dome IP Camera

5MP indoor dome with WDR Pro and 0.03 lux night vision
- 5MP at 20 fps with 103° FOV and H.265 compression for detail
- WDR Pro handles high-contrast lighting; 0.03 lux color / <0.005 B/W
- 48× ePTZ, removable IR filter, and MicroSD/NAS recording options
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SKU: FD9186-H

Vivotek FD9186-H 5MP Indoor Dome Camera

5MP indoor dome with AI motion detection and H.265 compression
- 5MP resolution with fixed 2.8mm lens for facial detail and object ID
- AI-powered analytics detect people and vehicles; reduce storage overhead
- Compact dome mounts ceiling or wall; PoE powered; built-in microphone
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SKU: FD9187-HT-V3(2.7-13.5 MM)

Vivotek FD9187-HT-V3 5MP Indoor Dome Camera

5MP indoor dome with motorized 2.7-13.5mm lens and 50m IR
- 5MP at 30fps H.265/H.264 with WDR for high-contrast indoor spaces
- Motorized zoom lens and P-iris adjust remotely without repositioning
- IP66/IP67 and IK10 vandal-resistant; PoE or 12V power options
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SKU: FD9187-HT-V3(7-22 MM)

Vivotek FD9187-HT-V3(7-22 MM) 5MP Motorized Indoor Dome Camera

5MP motorized dome with 7–22mm zoom and IP66/IP67 sealing for wet indoor facilities
- Motorized varifocal 7–22mm lens with P-iris adjusts remotely post-install without repositioning
- 5MP @ 30fps H.265 compression for facial recognition and object identification at ceiling height
- IP66/IP67 rating and IK10 vandal protection withstands moisture, spray, and chemical washdown
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Form Factor by Scene

Bullet cameras signal deterrence and reach long distances; domes blend into architecture and resist tampering; turrets split the difference with clean IR without dome-ball reflection. Panoramic 360° replaces 3-4 fixed cameras in open interiors. Match form factor to scene geometry, not aesthetic preference. See our coverage engineering guide for scene-planning methodology.

Pixel Density Over Megapixels

A 4K camera set 80 feet back delivers worse identification imagery than a 2MP camera at 30 feet. PPF (pixels per foot) on the target — not raw resolution — is what determines recognition vs. identification grade coverage. Our DORI pixel density guide covers the math for every common scene.

NDAA Section 889 Compliance

Federal, state, and critical-infrastructure procurement excludes Hikvision, Dahua, and their OEM-rebranded subsidiaries. Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Specify compliance in RFPs — it cannot be retrofitted into a deployment after-the-fact.

Edge AI & Analytics

Modern IP cameras run object classification, line-crossing detection, loitering, and people counting on the camera itself — filtering false alarms before they reach the NVR. Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha Wisenet 7 AI, i-PRO Scene Analytics, and Hikvision AcuSense all run on-camera. Proper scene setup matters as much as the algorithm.

PoE Power Budget

Peak draw for outdoor cameras with heaters + IR can hit 25W+; PTZ models can demand 60-90W (PoE++). A 24-port switch with 370W total budget can't actually run 24 PTZs. Plan switch power for simultaneous peak — see PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

Storage & Retention Math

H.265 cuts bitrate 40-50% versus H.264 at equivalent quality; smart codecs drop further during static scenes. 30-day retention on 4K across 32 cameras is very different math than 30-day on 2MP H.265. Use our retention math guide before sizing your NVR or storage array.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

ONVIF Profile S + G + T

Industry standard for IP camera interoperability. Profile S = live streaming, G = recording/playback, T = advanced streaming (H.265 + analytics metadata). Certified conformance — not vague "ONVIF compatible" language — is what guarantees cross-VMS interoperability. Check spec sheets for profile-level certification.

DORI Classification

IEC 62676-4 defines four detection distances: Detect (25 PPF), Observe (63 PPF), Recognize (125 PPF), Identify (250 PPF). Most forensic-grade IP camera deployments need Recognize or Identify at the scene's farthest point — which drives lens selection and mounting distance calculations.

H.265 + Smart Compression

Modern codec with 40-50% lower bitrate than H.264 at equivalent perceived quality. Smart Stream / Zipstream / WiseStream variants drop bitrate further by identifying static scene regions. Matters most for multi-month retention at scale — storage savings compound.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Scene lighting ratio handled simultaneously. Entry-level 120dB, premium 150dB. Matters most at doorways, loading docks, and glass-heavy entries where interior shadow meets exterior sunlight. Hanwha Wisenet 7 and Axis Forensic WDR flagship at 150dB+.

PoE+ / PoE++ (802.3at / 802.3bt)

802.3at delivers 25.5W/port — sufficient for most outdoor cameras with heater + IR. 802.3bt (Type 3 = 60W, Type 4 = 90W) powers PTZs, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras. See PoE injectors for single-port solutions.

Edge Storage + Failover

SD card slots on modern IP cameras provide local failover recording when network or NVR drops. Not a primary-storage solution — but essential for high-availability deployments. Industrial-grade SD cards (not consumer) required; typical 256GB to 1TB.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Multi-Site Retail Chain

Mixed deployment: 180° panoramic at POS/entry, bullet cameras at back-of-house and dock, domes at stockroom and offices. Centralized VMS with per-site NVR or cloud hybrid. Analytics for people-counting and dwell-time. Typical 12-24 cameras per site, 30-60 day retention.

Corporate Campus

Outdoor bullets + PTZs at perimeter and parking structures; indoor domes at main lobbies, elevator banks, server rooms, and loading bays; multi-sensor at atriums. Integration with access control for door-forced-open and tailgating event overlays.

Industrial & Warehouse

Long-range bullets at loading docks and fence-line, thermal at fuel-storage perimeter, panoramic cameras in high-bay for wide-coverage single-camera monitoring. Heavy use of on-camera analytics for forklift-zone intrusion detection. See warehouse surveillance.

Municipal & Critical Infrastructure

NDAA-mandatory deployments: Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO only. Thermal + visible dual-sensor at perimeter; PTZ with radar-slewing at large-area monitoring; LPR at ingress/egress points. FIPS 140-2 encryption, TLS 1.3 streaming, integration with emergency communications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between an IP camera and an analog camera?

IP cameras connect over Ethernet, deliver native-digital HD/4K resolution, run on-camera analytics, and integrate with software-based VMS platforms. Analog cameras use coax and require encoder/DVR hardware to reach network resolution beyond 1080p. For new deployments, IP is the standard — analog exists only for retrofit use cases where coax already runs.

Which IP camera brands are NDAA compliant?

Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under Section 889 for federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement but remain available for commercial deployments.

How do I choose the right resolution for an IP camera?

Start with the farthest point of the scene you need to identify. Calculate required PPF (pixels-per-foot) on that target: 125 PPF for recognition, 250 PPF for identification. Work backward from PPF and sensor size to resolution and lens focal length. A 2MP camera with the right lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong one — see our DORI guide.

What PoE standard do modern IP cameras require?

Fixed indoor cameras run on standard 802.3af PoE (15.4W). Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR need PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). PTZ, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras need PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak load, not nameplate ratings — see why PoE switches fail at scale.

Can I mix IP camera brands in one VMS?

Yes — any ONVIF Profile S + G certified cameras work with any certified VMS. Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon ACC, and Exacq routinely mix Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, and Hikvision cameras on one server. Note: vendor-specific analytics metadata (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha AI, etc.) may require that vendor's VMS or a VMS with explicit integration.

How many cameras can a typical NVR support?

Channel count is only one dimension — total bitrate is the real constraint. A 32-channel NVR rated for 320 Mbps can't run 32 4K cameras at 8 Mbps each (that's 256 Mbps, leaving almost no headroom). For high-resolution deployments, size by aggregate bitrate first, channel count second. See retention math for sizing methodology and our NVR catalog.

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Vivotek CC9380-HV 5MP Outdoor 180° Panoramic Fisheye Camera

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Vivotek CC9390-HV 8MP Panoramic Multi-Sensor IP Camera

Vivotek CC9391-HV 8MP Panoramic Multi-Sensor IP Camera

Vivotek CD9381-HNTV 5MP Vandal-Proof High-Angle Corner Indoor Dome IP Camera

Vivotek CD9381-HNVF2 5MP Vandal-Proof Corner Indoor Dome IP Camera

Vivotek CU9171-H 4MP Discreet Indoor Mini Cylinder IP Camera

Vivotek CU9183-H 5MP Discreet Indoor Mini Fisheye IP Camera

Vivotek CU9183-HF 5MP Flat Discreet Indoor Mini Fisheye IP Camera

Vivotek FD833-HV-1Y 5MP Fixed Dome Camera

Vivotek FD839-EHTV-V2-1Y 5MP Outdoor Dome Camera

Vivotek FD9167-HT-v2 2MP Outdoor WDR Pro Night Vision IR 5X Varifocal Fixed Dome IP Camera

Vivotek FD9182-H 5MP Indoor WDR Pro Day/Night Fixed Dome IP Camera

Vivotek FD9186-H 5MP Indoor Dome Camera

Vivotek FD9187-HT-V3 5MP Indoor Dome Camera

Vivotek FD9187-HT-V3(7-22 MM) 5MP Motorized Indoor Dome Camera

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