How to Choose the Right Camera Solution?

Selecting the right camera for your security needs can be challenging with the variety of options available. This guide provides a comprehensive overview to help you make an informed decision.

Camera Selection Overview

1. Types of Cameras

  • Indoor Cameras: Suitable for various indoor environments for fixed and wide-area monitoring.
    • Bullet Camera: For fixed-point monitoring.
    • Dome Camera: Commonly used for ceiling-mounted fixed-point monitoring.
  • Outdoor Cameras: Suitable for various outdoor environments, with IP66 protection rating.
    • Box Camera: For fixed-point monitoring.
    • PTZ Camera: For wide-area monitoring.

2. Main Features of Cameras

  • HD Product Solutions: Including analog high-definition, network high-definition, and digital high-definition.
    • Analog High-Definition Cameras: Compatible with traditional CCTV systems, with upgraded pixel count.
    • Network HD Cameras: Using CCD/CMOS sensors, transmitting digital video signals, with higher resolution.
    • Digital HD Cameras: Transmitting uncompressed digital signals, providing more realistic images.

3. Main Control Chip Solutions

Main control chip solutions are crucial for camera performance. Choosing the right chip solution can significantly enhance camera performance and market competitiveness.


TI Solutions (Texas Instruments)

Features: TI is a globally renowned semiconductor company, with video processor solutions widely used in the security industry.

  • Representative Solutions:
    • DM355, DM365, DM368: Classic IPC network camera solutions.
    • DM369, DM388: Latest products, gradually being phased out by the market.
  • Disadvantages: Poor technical support, lacking competitiveness and service, replaced by HiSilicon solutions.
HiSilicon Solutions (Hisilicon)
  • Features: HiSilicon, a subsidiary of Huawei, has significant advantages in the IPC network camera field.
  • Representative Solutions:
    • Hi3516A, Hi3516C: Mainly used for 1080P IPC network Wi-Fi cameras.
    • Hi3518E: Classic 720P IPC network camera chip, built-in ISP image compression algorithm, low bitrate transmission.
    • Hi3519: Latest 4K IPC network camera solution, leading technology.
  • Market Share: Major manufacturers like Hikvision, Dahua, and XM use Hi3518E chips for their network Wi-Fi camera solutions, accounting for 60% of the global market share.


Goke Solutions (Goke)
  • Features: Goke Microelectronics is the first domestic chip design company to receive national fund investment, with innovative capabilities and independent intellectual property.
  • Representative Solutions:
    • GK7101/GK7101 Series: 720P IPC network Wi-Fi camera solution, excellent ISP performance, low power consumption.
    • GK7202/GK7205: 1080P IPC network camera solution, compatible with H.264/H.265.
  • Market Potential: Although HiSilicon occupies 60% of the market share, Goke has great potential as an emerging force.

Anyka Solutions (Anyka)
  • Features: Anyka focuses on AP products for networked intelligent hardware devices, known for their low power consumption.
  • Representative Solutions:
    • AK3918E V200: Mainly used for 1-megapixel products, with unstable performance.
    • AK3918E V300: Newly launched product, with poor image quality but lowest power consumption.
  • Applications: Suitable for network mini Wi-Fi cameras and covert security monitoring.
Ingenic Solutions (Ingenic)
  • Features: Ingenic is known for its leading embedded CPU and low-power technology.
  • Representative Solutions:
    • T10: Initial product with many issues, poor market feedback.
    • T20: Latest 1080P IPC network camera solution, correcting T10's flaws, adopted by brands like Xiaomi and 360.
  • Advantages: Provides an open platform, solving sensor adaptation and interface protocol issues.

4. Image Technology

  • Day/Night Switching Mode: Electronic color to black and ICR.
  • Backlight Compensation and Wide Dynamic Range: Enhances image clarity in backlight environments.
  • Low Illumination and Digital Noise Reduction: Improves image quality in low-light environments.
  • Infrared: Uses infrared imaging in zero-light conditions.
  • Strong Light Suppression: Sees vehicle features clearly in strong night lighting.

5. Installation and Accessories

  • Installation Methods: Ceiling, wall, desktop, horizontal bar, vertical pole, etc.
  • Camera Accessories: Brackets and housings, selected according to the type of camera.

6. Application Scenarios

  • Residential Buildings: Monitors entry and exit of people and license plates.
  • Financial Institutions: Monitors vandalism and identifies suspicious individuals.
  • Safe Cities: Monitors roads, parks, and other public areas.

7. Case Analysis

  • Detailed analysis of the application and selection of different cameras in specific scenarios, providing practical cases and solutions.

Nova's Camera Design and Production Services

Nova not only helps clients choose the right camera solutions but also offers end-to-end services from design to production, ensuring products meet market demands and are competitive. Whether it's HD product solutions, main control chip selection, installation accessories, or application scenarios, Nova provides professional solutions and technical support to help clients succeed in the security monitoring field.