2016 best analog IP camera modules for video surveillance

2016 will probably be know as the year of residential security market booming. A number of manufacturers introduced very cheap AHD analog cameras and WiFi IP cameras. The camera module which is the core component of your camera has determined the camera’s performance and functionality. Here we list the best analog camera and IP camera modules in 2016.

Though IP camera upgrades to 4K resolution, the HD analog cameras keep catching up. After the Nextchip announced the NVP2470H chip to accommodate the increasing demands for higher image resolution in analog video surveillance. Recently, the company introduced the 4MP AHD camera resolution by utilizing the NVP2475H image processor.

4MP AHD Camera Module OV4689 + NVP2475H

Herein we introduce you the 4MP AHD camera module, which combined the OmniVision OV4689 4MP CMOS image sensor and NVP2475H design. This 4MP AHD camera can deliver 4-megapixel video, also offer 0.1Lux low illumination performance. OV4689 has been widely used in 3MP/4MP IP cameras, the image sensor can capture high quality image with true color reproduction, it also supports HDR (high dynamic range) technology. Meanwhile, the NVP2475H supports OSD menu, DWDR (digital wide dynamic range), 2D-DNR (digital noise reduction), as well as the UTC function (control OSD menu over coaxial cable).

• Image Sensor: 1/3" progressive scan CMOS image sensor
• Image Processor: Nextchip NVP2475H
• TV System: PAL/NTSC
• Effective Pixel: 4MP 2688(H)x1520(V)
• Min. Illumination: 0.1Lux@(F1.2,AGC ON)，0LUX with IR
• Shutter Speed: AUTO
• Day/Night: EXT（Default）/AUTO/COLOR/B/W
• Synchronously: Internal
• FPS: 1080P@25fps / 1080P@30fps
• Video output: AHD  HD
• Exposure: Shutter/AGC/Brightness/DWDR
• Backlight Mode: OFF/Backlight/HSBLC
• B/W: ATW/AWC-SET/Indoor/Outdoor/Manual
• D/N Mode: EXT（Default）/AUTO/COLOR/B/W
• DNR: 2DNR
• Special: Mirror/LIVE DPC/Language
• Adjust image: Sharpness/Display Screen/Edge DPC/Output Mode
• Exit: SAVE&END/Reset/Not Save
• OSD Language: CHN1/CHN2/GER/FRA/ITA/SPA/POL/RUS/POR/NED/TUR/JAP/ENG
• Operation Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃
• Working Humidity: Relative humidity less than 90 %
• Power: DC12V(±20%)  - 50MA
• Size: 32*32/38*38（mm）

2MP IP Camera Module IMX323 + Hi3516C

Sony CMOS image sensor + Hisilicon SoC is the popular solution among IP cameras. Just recently, Hisilicon upgraded its Hi3516C to version 3. In addition to providing the Full HD 1080p@30fps video encoding performance by using the H.264 video compression standard, the latest Hi3516CV300 now can support the H.265/HEVC standard, which can reduce 50% file size by double video compression ratio, therefore can save network bandwidth and video storage. However, we haven't seen any manufacturer released the IP camera solution based on this SoC yet. Herein we introduce you the IMX323 + Hi3516CV200 IP camera solution which is available with affordable price.

Sony IMX323 is a 1/2.9" type progressive scan CMOS image sensor with the capability to shoot video at 1080p@30fps. Besides the excellent image quality it can offer, this image sensor can provide world leading low illumination performance in security market. By employing the Sony IMX323, this IP camera module is able to see even under very dim lighting condition, it's a truly day/night camera that can provide you color image in 24 hours.

• Hardware solution: HI3516CV200  1/2.9" SONY CMOS IMX323
• Lux: Color 0.1Lux@F1.2; B/W 0.01Lux@F1.2;
• S/N: ≥50db(AGC OFF)
• DWDR: DWDR＞80db
• Port: (S323H16VF )
• Audio/Intercom Input: 1CH MIC Input/linear input
• Audio Output: 1CH Output 
• CVBS Output: N/A
• SDCardInterface: N/A
• IO Port: 1CH reset
• USB Port: 1 CH USB port, support TF extension card (Max. 64GB)
• Video Coding Format: H.264 Baseline，Main Profile，High Profile Coding, MJPEG Coding
• Main Stream: 1920*1080 1-25(30)fps, 1280*720 1-25(30)fps
• Sub-stream: 704*576 1-25(30)fps,640*480 1-25(30)fps;640*352 1-25(30)fps,320*240 1-25(30)fps
• Video Coding Compression: 32Kbps-16Mbps continuous adjustable, support CBR/VBR，CBR/VB
• Subtitle: Overlay
• Data Record: Video,picture
• Storage Method: Manual, auto(cycle, fixed time, alarm switch, motion detection)
• Alarm Transfer: FTP,E-mail, browse, management software
• Protocol: TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, HTTP, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, FTP, NTP, PPPOE, SMTP, UPNP
• ONVIF Protocol:ONVIF  2.4
• Browser Support: IE6.0 and above browser(insert Web Server),support 10 visitors in the same time(MAX)
• Mobile Client: Support iPhone, iPad, Android
• Power Supply: DC12V/POE (IEEE802.3af)
• Power Consumption: 2W(MAX)
• Dimension: 38(L) * 38(W) *15(H)mm( excluded the lenses)

1MP 720p HDCCTV Camera OV9732 + FH8532E

According to the IHS Markit report, 2016 is the another boom year for HD CCTV products, and IHS forecasts that in the professional market, shipments of HD CCTV cameras grows from fewer than 0.2 million units in 2012 to over 28 million units in 2016. This growth is despite adoption of HD CCTV equipment being initially slow. Though there are different version of HD CCTV technologies prevailed in the market, the chip vendor Fuhan announced that it can provide 4 in 1 camera solution which is able to output analog signals that can be compatible with across different versions including AHD, TVI, CVI and CVBS (960H).

Here, we bring you the very cheap 1-megapixel 720p 4-in-1 analog camera based on OmniVision OV9732 + FuHan FH8532E hardware design. This camera module is able to deliver 720p@25/30fps video with four different signal versions including CVBS, AHD, TVI, CVI, which means it can work with any DVRs no matter they support TVI or CVI, or hybrid connection. By the way, FuHan is a Chinese silicon chip developer and manufacturer in Shanghai city, China. They company specializes in offering cost-effective HD CCTV image signal processors which supports HD video processing capability.

 1.0MP 720P 4-in-1 Camera OV9732 + NVP2433

1.0MP AHD camera module based on OV9732 + NVP2433 design, the camera is able to output AHD/TVI/CVI/CVBS signal enable it to be compatible with different HDCCTV technologies. Users can use the OSD menu to switch the signal mode or using the UTC function easily to achieve the signal switching. This AHD camera module is the cheapest AHD solution can give you the 1280x720@30fps image quality performance, also offer you the DWDR, 2D-DNR, Privacy mask, High light compensation etc regular functions. 

• Image Sensor: 1/4" 1MP OV9732
• Resolution: 1280 (H) x 720 (V)
• Effective pixels: 1 megapixel
• Signal system: PAL/NTSC（switched by OSD）
• Day-night mode: External (Default)/Auto/Color/White&Black（switched by OSD）
• S/N Ratio: ≥41dB
• Minimum illumination: 0.01LUX
• BLC: AUTO
• (AES)Auto electronic shutter: AUTO/ 1/50（1/60）-1/50,000 sec
• AWB: AUTO
• IR control input voltage: OFF(DC 0V) / ON:DC 3V-8V
• OSD language: (12)English/ Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese /German /French/Italian/ Spanish/ Polish/ Russian/ Portuguese/ Dutch/ Turkish
• Video output: AHD/TVI/CVI/CVBS
• Video record occupation: 1min≈24MB（4mm lens）
• Working Voltage: DC12V/55mA ±6mA(wide voltage 9V-18V)
• Working environment: -20℃ --- 50℃

2MP AHD Camera Module SC2135 + NVP2441

Another cheap 2MP 1080P AHD camera board adopts SmartSens SC2135 + Nextchip NVP2441 solution. SmartSens SC2135 is a cost-effective progressive scan CMOS image sensor delivers 1920x1080@30fps video capturing capability, the NVP2441 is a 2MP image signal processor can output AHD and CVBS analog video signal.

2MP 1080p 4-in-1 Camera Module GC2023 + FH8536

The another HDCCTV camera based on Fuhan image signal processor. It adopts 1/2.7" type progressive scan CMOS image sensor, integrated with the FH8536 (V30) processor which is able to deliver 1920x1080 resolution analog video that equals to so called 2000TVL. The camera board also can output four different signal format including AHD, CVI, TVI and CVBS, the signal format can be switched through the OSD menu or UTC function. This solution can provide clear and bright picture, also offer 2D-DNR.