Cisco IP Camera Comparison

Table 1: Standard Definition Surveillance Cameras

Cisco IP Camera Model
Product Photo

At-A-Glance

Cisco 2500W (CIVS-IPC-2500W)

Cisco 2600 (CIVS-IPC-2600)

Cisco 2611 (CIVS-IPC-2611)

Cisco 2621 (CIVS-IPC-2621V)

Cisco 2630 (CIVS-IPC-2630V)

Camera Characterstics Image sensor Power Input 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS 12 VDC 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS 12 VDC PoE (802.3af) @ 48V/0.3A Power Consumption Lens 11 W (max) Fujinon / Tamron 3-8 / 3-11 / 5-50 mm ( Varifocal ) 11 W (max) Fujinon / Tamron 3-8 / 3-11 / 5-50 mm ( Varifocal ) 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS 12 VDC or 24 VAC, isolated external power PoE (802.3af) @ 48V/0.3A 11 W (max) 3.3mm - 12mm Horizontal: 24-90 Vertical: 18-64 Remote focus and zoom Day and Night Wide Dynamic Range Minimum Illumination/Light Sensitivity Features and Architecture Video Compression MPEG-4 Motion JPEG Supported Video Resolutions (data sheets contain secondary stream frame rates) Maximum Frames per Second (NTSC / PAL) (data sheets contain secondary stream frame rates) Primary Stream 720 x 480 (D1) 704 x 480 (4Cif) 352 x 288 (Cif) 30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) MPEG-4 H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG 720 x 480 (D1) 704 x 480 (4Cif) 352 x 288 (Cif) 30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) H.264, MPEG-4 H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG 720 x 480 (D1) 704 x 480 (4Cif) 352 x 288 (Cif) 30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) H.264, MPEG-4 H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG 720 x 480 (D1) 704 x 480 (4Cif) 352 x 288 (Cif)) 30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) H.264, MPEG-4 H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG 720 x 480 (D1) 704 x 480 (4Cif) 352 x 288 (Cif) 30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) H.264, MPEG-4 Automatic and manual control Yes 102 dBtypical/120 dB maximum Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.65 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.08 lux Automatic and manual control Yes 102 dBtypical/120 dB maximum Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.65 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.08 lux Automatic and manual control Yes 102 dBtypical/120 dB maximum Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.65 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.08 lux Yes 102 dBtypical/120 dB maximum Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.65 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.08 lux Yes 102 dBtypical/120 dB maximum Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.65 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.08 lux 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS 12 VDC or 24 VAC, isolated external power PoE (802.3af) @ 48V/0.3A 11 W (max) 3.3mm - 12mm Horizontal: 24-90 Vertical: 18-64 Remote focus and zoom 3.3mm - 12mm Horizontal: 24-90 Vertical: 18-64 Remote focus and zoom 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS 24 VAC, isolated external power supply

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Cisco IP Camera Comparison

Cisco IP Camera Model
Secondary Stream (data sheets contain frame rates) Camera Angle Adjustments

At-A-Glance

Cisco 2500W (CIVS-IPC-2500W)

MPEG-4, MJPEG

Cisco 2600 (CIVS-IPC-2600)

H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG

Cisco 2611 (CIVS-IPC-2611)

H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG Pan: 340 Tilt: 160 Rotation: 200 Zoom 3.6X

Cisco 2621 (CIVS-IPC-2621V)

H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG Pan: 340 Tilt: 160 Rotation: 200 Zoom 3.5X Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex (with optional accessory)

Cisco 2630 (CIVS-IPC-2630V)

H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG Pan: 340 Tilt: 160 Rotation: 200 Zoom 3.5X Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex (with optional accessory)

Audio Support (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager) Audio Compression (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager) Alarm Inputs and Outputs (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager) Video Analytics Network Support Security*

Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex Built in microphone and speaker out G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law, G.726

Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex Built in microphone and speaker out G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law, G.726

Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex (with optional accessory)

G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law, G.726, AAC 2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable Motion detection

G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law, G.726

G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law, G.726

2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable Motion detection

2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable Motion detection

2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable Motion detection

2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable Motion detection

Multi-level Passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X

Multi-level Passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X Wired , IP , Qos 32 to 122 F ( 0 to 50C ) Third party enclosure

Multi-level Passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X Wired , IP , Qos 32 to 113 F ( 0 to 45C ) No

Multi-level Passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X Wired , IP , Qos 32 to 122 F ( 0 to 50C ) Yes (with optional accessory)

Multi-level Passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X Wired , IP , Qos 22 to131 F ( 30 to 55C ) Yes (with optional accessory)

Network* Operating Temperature IP66 Rated Lenses and Accessories Cisco IP Camera Tamron 38 mm Varifocal Lens Cisco IP Camera Tamron 311 mm Varifocal Lens Cisco IP Camera Tamron 550 mm Varifocal Lens Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 38 mm Varifocal Lens Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 311 mm Varifocal Lens Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 550 mm Varifocal Lens

Wired, wireless 802.11 b,g , IP , Qos 32 to 122 F ( 0 to 50C ) Third party enclosure

CIVS-IPC-VT38 CIVS-IPC-VT31 CIVS-IPC-VT55 CIVS-IPC-VF38 CIVS-IPC-VF31 CIVS-IPC-VF55

CIVS-IPC-VT38 CIVS-IPC-VT31 CIVS-IPC-VT55 CIVS-IPC-VF38 CIVS-IPC-VF31 CIVS-IPC-VF55

CIVS-IPC-VT38 CIVS-IPC-VT31 CIVS-IPC-VT55 CIVS-IPC-VF38 CIVS-IPC-VF31 CIVS-IPC-VF55

CIVS-IPC-VT38 CIVS-IPC-VT31 CIVS-IPC-VT55 CIVS-IPC-VF38 CIVS-IPC-VF31 CIVS-IPC-VF55

CIVS-IPC-VT38 CIVS-IPC-VT31 CIVS-IPC-VT55 CIVS-IPC-VF38 CIVS-IPC-VF31 CIVS-IPC-VF55

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Cisco IP Camera Comparison

Cisco IP Camera Model
Clear Dome (spare) Smoked Dome (spare) Cisco IP Video Surveillance Camera AV Cable

At-A-Glance

Cisco 2500W (CIVS-IPC-2500W)

N/A N/A N/A

Cisco 2600 (CIVS-IPC-2600)

N/A N/A N/A

Cisco 2611 (CIVS-IPC-2611)

CIVS-IPCA-1019= CVIS-IPCA-1020= CIVS-IPCA-1017=

Cisco 2621 (CIVS-IPC-2621V)

CIVS-IPCA-1004= CIVS-IPCA-1005= CIVS-IPCA-1017=

Cisco 2630 (CIVS-IPC-2630V)

CIVS-IPCA-1004= CIVS-IPCA-1005= CIVS-IPCA-1017=

Table 2: High Definition and Standard Definition Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras

HiGH DefiniTion SurveillAnCe CAmer AS Cisco 4300 (CIVS-IPC-4300)
Product Photo

STAnDArD DefiniTion PAn-TilT-Zoom SurveillAnCe CAmerAS Cisco 2911 (CIVS-IPC-2911/2916) Cisco 2930 (CIVS-IPC-2930/2935)

Cisco 4500 (CIVS-IPC-4500)

Cisco 5000 (CIVS-IPC-5010/11)

Camera Characterstics Image sensor Power Input Power Consumption 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS 12 VDC or 24 VAC PoE (802.3af) @ 48V/0.3A 11 W (max) 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS 12 VDC or 24 VAC PoE (802.3af) @ 48V/0.3A 11.5 W (max) 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS 24 VAC, isolated external power PoE (802.3af) 6 W (max) 1/4 inch Sony EXview HAD 18 to 32 VAC; 24 VAC nominal 22 to 27 VDC; 24 VDC nominal 24 VAC 23 VA nominal (without heater) 73 VA nominal (with heater) 24 VDC 0.7A nominal (without heater) 3A nominal (with heater) Lens Fujinon / Tamron 2.8-12 / 3-8 / 5-50 / 15-50 mm (Varifocal) Day and Night Wide Dynamic Range Automatic and manual control No Fujinon / Tamron 2.8-12 / 3-8 / 5-50 / 15-50 mm (Varifocal) Automatic and manual control No Horizontal: 5-109 Vertical: 4-89 Automatic Yes 60 dB 55.8 at 3.4 mm wide zoom 2.3 at 91.8 mm telephoto zoom f/1.4 (focal length, 3.4 ~ 91.8 mm) Automatic Yes 1/4 inch Sony EXview HAD 18 to 32 VAC; 24 VAC nominal 22 to 27 VDC; 24 VDC nominal 24 VAC 23 VA nominal (without heater) 73 VA nominal (with heater) 24 VDC 0.7A nominal (without heater) 3A nominal (with heater) 55.8 at 3.4 mm wide zoom 1.7 at 119 mm telephoto zoom f/1.4 (focal length, 3.4 ~ 119 mm) Automatic Yes

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Cisco IP Camera Comparison

At-A-Glance

HiGH DefiniTion SurveillAnCe CAmer AS Cisco 4300 (CIVS-IPC-4300)

Minimum Illumination / Light Sensitivity Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.4 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.2 lux

STAnDArD DefiniTion PAn-TilT-Zoom SurveillAnCe CAmerAS Cisco 2911 (CIVS-IPC-2911/2916)

0.55 lux at 1/60 sec (color) 0.018 lux at 1/2 sec (color) 0.00018 lux at 1/2 sec (B-W) 0.45 lux at 1/50 sec (color) 0.015 lux at 1/1.5 sec (color) 0.00015 lux at 1/1.5 sec (B-W)

Cisco 4500 (CIVS-IPC-4500)

Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.4 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.2 lux

Cisco 5000 (CIVS-IPC-5010/11)

Color mode: F1.2 @ 0.12 lux Black and white mode: F1.2 @ 0.03 lux

Cisco 2930 (CIVS-IPC-2930/2935)

0.55 lux at 1/60 sec (color) 0.018 lux at 1/2 sec (color) 0.00018 lux at 1/2 sec (B-W) 0.45 lux at 1/50 sec (color) 0.015 lux at 1/1.5 sec (color) 0.00015 lux at 1/1.5 sec (B-W)

Features and Architecture Video Compression H.264 Motion JPEG Supported Video Resolutions (data sheets contain secondary stream frame rates) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) (2 MP) 1280 x 720 (60 fps at 720p) 720 x 480/576 fps (D1) 704 x 480/576 (4CIF) 352 x 240/288 (CIF) H.264 Motion JPEG 1920 x 1080 (1080p) (2 MP) 1280 x 720 (60 fps at 720p) 720 x 480/576 fps (D1) 704 x 480/576 (4CIF) 352 x 240/288 (CIF) H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG 1920 x 1080 @ 30 ips (2MP) 1600 x 1200 @ 20 ips 1280 x 1024 @ 20 ips 1280 x 960 @ 20 ips 1280 x 720 @ 30 ips 800 x 600 @ 30 ips 680 x 480 @ 30 ips 320 x 240 @ 30 ips Maximum Frames per Second (NTSC / PAL) (data sheets contain secondary stream frame rates) 30 fps (1080p) 60 fps (720p) 30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) Primary Stream Secondary Stream (data sheets contain frame rates) Camera Angle Adjustments H.264 MJPEG 30 fps (1080p) 60 fps (720p) 30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) H.264 MJPEG H.264, MJPEG H.264, MJPEG Pan: 368 Tilt: 160 Rotation: 355 Audio Support (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager) Two-way, Half duplex, Built in microphone and speaker out AAC (encoding only), G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law Two-way, Half duplex, Built in microphone and speaker out AAC (encoding only), G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law N/A G.711 PCM 8-bit, 8 KHz mono at 64 kbit/s G.711 PCM 8-bit, 8 KHz mono at 64 kbit/s No H.264, MJPEG H.264, MJPEG Pan: 360 continuous rotation Tilt: Unobstructed +2 to 92 Zoom: 27X optical , 12X digital Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex H.264, MJPEG H.264, MJPEG Pan: 360 continuous rotation Tilt: Unobstructed +2 to 92 Zoom: 35X optical , 12X digital Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex Up to 30, 25, 24, 15, 12.5, 12, 10, 8, 7.5, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (dependent upon coding, resolution, and stream configuration) Up to 30, 25, 24, 15, 12.5, 12, 10, 8, 7.5, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (dependent upon coding, resolution, and stream configuration) H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG 704 x 480 352 x 240 704 x 576 H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG 704 x 480 352 x 240 704 x 576

Audio Compression (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager)

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At-A-Glance

HiGH DefiniTion SurveillAnCe CAmer AS Cisco 4300 (CIVS-IPC-4300)

Alarm Inputs and Outputs (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager) Video Analytics Network Support Security* Multi-level passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X Network* Operating Temperature Wired , IP , Qos 32 to 122 F ( 0 to 50C ) Multi-level passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X Wired , IP , Qos 32 to 122 F ( 0 to 50C ) Multi-level Passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X Wired , IP 32 to 122 F ( 0 to 50C ) 2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable Motion detection

STAnDArD DefiniTion PAn-TilT-Zoom SurveillAnCe CAmerAS Cisco 2911 (CIVS-IPC-2911/2916)

2 alarm inputs, 7 auxiliary inputs

Cisco 4500 (CIVS-IPC-4500)

2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable Motion detection DSP processor for video analytics

Cisco 5000 (CIVS-IPC-5010/11)

10 VDC max, 5 mA max / 0 to 15 VDC max, 75 mA max Motion detection

Cisco 2930 (CIVS-IPC-2930/2935)

2 alarm inputs, 7 auxiliary inputs

Motion detection

Motion detection

Multi-level passwords HTTPS encryption Wired , IP 32 to 122 F ( 0 to 50C )

Multi-level passwords HTTPS encryption Wired , IP , Qos 140F (60C) absolute maximum; 122F (50C) -sustained maximum 60F(51C) Absolute minimum; prevents icing at sustained minimum of 50F (45C); de-ices 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) within 3 hours after power-up

IP66 Rated Lens Options Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 2.812 mm Megapixel Lens Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 1550 mm Megapixel Lens Cisco IP Camera Tamron 38 mm Megapixel Lens Cisco IP Camera Tamron 550 mm Megapixel Lens

Third party enclosure

Third party enclosure

No

No

Yes

CIVS-IPC-VFM28-12 CIVS-IPC-VFM15-50 CIVS-IPC-VTM-38 CIVS-IPC-VTM-55

CIVS-IPC-VFM28-12 CIVS-IPC-VFM15-50 CIVS-IPC-VTM-38 CIVS-IPC-VTM-55

CIVS-IPC-VFM28-12 CIVS-IPC-VFM15-50 CIVS-IPC-VTM-38 CIVS-IPC-VTM-55

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Cisco Dome Camera Model Comparison

Table 3: mounting Accessories
Part Number
CIVS-IPCA-1006

At-A-Glance

Product
Conduit Base Spare with Extra Gaskets for 26xxV Series IP Dome Cameras

Description
IP66-rated conduit base for 26xxV Series IP Dome Cameras

Part Number
CIVS-IPCA-1012

Product
Ceiling mount for Use with Pendant Cap

Description
Bracket for ceiling mount installation of pendant cap ((CIVS-IPCA-1010)) with down rod

CIVS-IPCA-1007

Ceiling Tile Mount Support for 26xxV Series IP Dome Cameras

Bracket for mounting the 26xxV Series IP Dome Cameras from a drop ceiling

CIVS-IPCA-1013

Pendant Cap Adapter (3/4 inch to 1.5 inch male NPT thread)

For connecting pendant cap (CIVS-IPCA-1010) to 1.5 inch mounting options

CIVS-IPCA-1008

Ceiling Tile Mount Support for 2611 Flush Mount IP Dome Cameras

Bracket for mounting the 2611 Series IP Dome Cameras from a drop ceiling

CIVS-IPCA-1014

Round Pole Mount Adapter for Use with Wall Mount

Use with wall mount accessory (CIVS-IPCA-1011) when mounting on a pole

CIVS-IPCA-1010

Pendant Cap

Pendant cap for installations requiring a down rod or similar extension

CIVS-IPCA-1017

Cisco IP Video Surveillance Camera AV Cable

Audio / video cable accessory for connecting line in and speaker out

CIVS-IPCA-1011

Wall mount for Use with Pendant Cap

Wall mount bracket for wall installation of pendant cap (CIVS-IPCA-1010)

CIVS-IPCA-1018

Cisco IP Video Surveillance Camera Sun Shield

Sun shield accessory for 26xxV Series domes

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