Here is a security camera type comparison to review all the essentials above, which may help you make a quick decision.
Cameras | Cable types | Lens | Advantages | Uses |
PTZ camera | Cat5/6 or power cable | Fixed/zoom | Pan, tilt & zoom | Outdoor open areas & higher locations |
Wireless cameras | Power cable | Fixed/zoom | Only one cable, easy to install | Indoor & outdoors |
Bullet camera | Cat5/6 or power cable | Fixed/zoom | Smaller, easy to hide | Indoors & Outdoors |
Dome camera | Cat5/6 or power cable | Fixed/zoom | Deceptive viewing angle | Indoors & Outdoors |
Battery camera | No cable | Fixed | Portable, easy to install | Indoors & Outdoors |
4G camera | No cable | Fixed | Portable, No WiFi | Remote shed, wild, dock, boat, RV, etc. |