Hik DS-2CD2032-I vs DS-2CD2632F-IS vs DS-2CD2732F-IS

[steuk 0]

Hello all,

 

I plan on buying 6 ip camera for my home, everything will be recorded on my DS414 (12TB should be enough ).

I'm going to buy Hikvision ip cameras, but I don't know which model to choose...

So I need your help to choose (and please excuse my poor english, I'm a frenchy)

 

So far, the comparisons I made lead me to this.

 

What's good on DS-2CD2032-I:

1. Very small IP camera
   
2. Cheap (100€ each)

What's bad:

1. Fixed lens
   
2. Angle (~80° max with 4mm lens)

 

What's good on DS-2CD2632F-IS:

1. Audio capabilities (don't know if I'll use it yet)
   
2. Mirco-SD (won't use it)
   
3. True day/night (what's the difference with 2032 ?)
   
4. Vari-focal
   
5. Angle (~100° max with 2,8mm lens)

What's bad:

1. Expensive compared to DS-2CD2032-I (150€ each)
   
2. Size and weight (both are 2 times DS-2CD2032-I)

 

What's good on DS-2CD2732F-IS:

1. Audio capabilities (don't know if I'll use it yet)
   
2. Mirco-SD (won't use it)
   
3. True day/night (what's the difference with 2032 ?)
   
4. Vari-focal
   
5. Angle (~100° max with 2,8mm lens)
   
6. Size (small dome)

What's bad:

1. Expensive compared to DS-2CD2032-I (150€ each)

 

Am I missing some important features ?

Between DS-2CD2632F-IS and DS-2CD2732F-IS, I saw that usually, image quality is sharper with the bullet, is it right with these models (I also read that there is no IR bleed with DS-2CD2732F-IS which is quite rare for a dome) ?

 

Money is not a big deal, but the thing is:

1. I don't want to buy the best only because it's the best but because I need it
   
2. I don't want to miss a feature that could be helpful in a near future

 

So finally, two comparisons in one :

1. What is the best between DS-2CD2732F-IS (dome) and DS-2CD2632F-IS (bullet) ?
   
2. For me what's better between DS-2CD2032-I and the winner of my previous question ?

 

Thanks for your help !

[Securame 0]

150E for the DS-2CD2632F-IS and DS-2CD2732F-IS cameras? I'd like to see some links on that, even if they are from China.

 

For just a 50E price difference, I would surely go for 2632/2732, even if it is just for the varifocal lens. And if they are the S model, the audio input might also come in handy.

 

I would say that image quality on those 3 models is about the same; they use the exact same sensor. I think there is no "best" when comparing 2632/2732, they are just the same camera in different casing. The models that fits you better will depend on where you are going to mount it.

[steuk 0]

150euros on aliexpress, 6 for 1000euros (including shipping to France, so let's say 167euros each, here is where I found them : http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hikvision-Bullet-Camera-DS-2CD2632F-IS-Network-IP-camera-3MP-Vari-focal-IR-Cameraa-w-3D/1450972929.html - It's the right camera, no ?).

 

So no other features, only the one I mentionned ?

I'm not a real fan of domes, but it seems to be really smaller than the bullet...don't know what to choose

[MaxIcon 0]

If the sensors are the same, it's all about size and features vs price. All 3 are true day/night.

 

If small size and lower price is more important than adjustable lenses and sound/SD recording/any other features, go with the 2032.

 

If the adjustable lens is more important, go with one of the bigger cams.

 

It's a pain and a gamble to change fixed M12 lenses on the 2032, so if you want flexible focal lengths or are unsure what you need, get a varifocal lens.

 

If you just want the 2.8mm lens field of view, those can be added to the 2032, though they'll probably see a bit of the camera body, giving you dark corners. Finding the right lens - MP quality, IR corrected, and not hitting the IR filter when screwed in to focus - can be tricky, and prices are all over the place.

 

I like varifocal lenses a lot, but compact bullets work better in most of my locations due to the small size, so that's what I use.