1/1.2" sensor cameras: Is there a list? (looking for a zoom/varifocal)

[iosengineer]

ipcamtalk community, thank you for the wealth of information. I've invested extensively in reading and searching existing information.

Even after a few months, I've yet to find clear guidance on how to shop for hardware targeting a particular sensor size. Naturally, many retailers make it difficult to select this as a filter, have inaccurate databases, or lack products from some manufacturers.

I'm targeting 1/1.2" sensors, and having trouble locating zoom / varifocal cameras. I don't need PTZ in this application - just zoom.

Any pointers? Also, are there any resources I've yet to find that focus on comparing the different 1/1.2" cameras, zoom or not? E.g., Annke NC800 vs EmpireTech IPC-Color4K-X. Thanks for your time!

 

[looney2ns]

You can search on Hikvison or Dahuas web sites by sensor size.

 

[iosengineer]

You can search on Hikvison or Dahuas web sites by sensor size.

Interesting, I've been on the Hikvision site quite frequently — but did not notice a sensor size filter. [EDIT: a different page has one, but does not have 1/1.2" as one of the options, even though there exist several models in the product line!!] Product Selector

I'm less familiar with the Dahua line (in that I haven’t manually looked at every datasheet yet), but here there is no sensor size filter at all: Product Selector

In any case, I've looked through Hikvision’s entire lineup manually. The 6mm version of the DS-2CD2087G2-LU could be a compromise (has the 1/1.2), but it seems out of stock everywhere. I would prefer more telephoto range though, as well as the ability to adjust. It doesn't look like Hikvision makes a 1/1.2 with zoom lens (short of the extremely high-end >$1k / camera range). I'm happy to spend $500+ as needed, but probably not $1k+.

It would be helpful to know if any such camera even exists. While of course a list would be great , maybe 1/1.2 zoom is just not available?

 

[looney2ns]

Interesting, I've been on the Hikvision site quite frequently — but did not notice a sensor size filter. [EDIT: a different page has one, but does not have 1/1.2" as one of the options, even though there exist several models in the product line!!] Product Selector

I'm less familiar with the Dahua line (in that I haven’t manually looked at every datasheet yet), but here there is no sensor size filter at all: Product Selector

In any case, I've looked through Hikvision’s entire lineup manually. The 6mm version of the DS-2CD2087G2-LU could be a compromise (has the 1/1.2), but it seems out of stock everywhere. I would prefer more telephoto range though, as well as the ability to adjust. It doesn't look like Hikvision makes a 1/1.2 with zoom lens (short of the extremely high-end >$1k / camera range). I'm happy to spend $500+ as needed, but probably not $1k+.

It would be helpful to know if any such camera even exists. While of course a list would be great , maybe 1/1.2 zoom is just not available?

 

[mat200]

ipcamtalk community, thank you for the wealth of information. I've invested extensively in reading and searching existing information.

Even after a few months, I've yet to find clear guidance on how to shop for hardware targeting a particular sensor size. Naturally, many retailers make it difficult to select this as a filter, have inaccurate databases, or lack products from some manufacturers.

I'm targeting 1/1.2" sensors, and having trouble locating zoom / varifocal cameras. I don't need PTZ in this application - just zoom.

Any pointers? Also, are there any resources I've yet to find that focus on comparing the different 1/1.2" cameras, zoom or not? E.g., Annke NC800 vs EmpireTech IPC-Color4K-X. Thanks for your time!

Yes, it would be nice to have a solid place to search for various attributes .. very many retailers / brand do not even list sensor size .. so frustrating.

This is why I prefer Dahua OEM or HIkvision OEM cameras from people like Andy / Amcrest / Nelly's ( all vendors here ) who list the specs.

 

[Parley]

I agree. I have not seen a search engine for sensor size. To me that is one of the most important qualifications.

 

[iosengineer]

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As I mentioned, 1/1.2 is not in the list. So unfortunately neither of these two brands appear to have a filter for 1/1.2 sensor size.

 

[wittaj]

Yeah I don't think the 1/1.2" sensor on a varifocal exists accept in PTZ form.