Advice choosing a used Dahua IP camera

[Crniroko]

Hi to all,

I'm in process of choosing a security system for my house (outer use, covering entrance and terrace), I almost ordered a Reolink system, but then I started browsing this forum, and here I am asking about Dahuas.
After some previous experience with Dahua cameras, I prefer them over Hikvision for example.
Due to budget, I would be going for used components - most likely an entry level Dahua 4 channel Lite NVR4104-P-4KS2.

For cameras, I have 2 options, both used:
1. IPC-HFW2231T-ZS + IPC-HFW8331E-Z (2MP and 3MP)
2. IPC-HDBW4431F-AS *2 (4MP)

Price for both options is similar. For the 1st option, I like the higher FOV, the second option has audio recording (also 4MP) which is nice.

I'd like your advice which option would be better - considering chip, sensor and overall picture quality.
Many thanks!

 

[bigredfish]

Option 1 hands down

think about upgrading your NVR choice to the 5000 series. The lite series is seriously underpowered imho

 

[Crniroko]

Option 1 hands down

think about upgrading your NVR choice to the 5000 series. The lite series is seriously underpowered imho

Thanks for your reply.
When

Option 1 hands down

think about upgrading your NVR choice to the 5000 series. The lite series is seriously underpowered imho

Thank you for your comment. About the underpowered lite series - do you mean this by it's decoding capabilities, something else?

I was thinking of having 1HDD inside, with only viewing the streams by network, not by a video connection (monitor or similar).

 

[bigredfish]

Decoding and incoming bandwidth as well as output. For another $100 or so its night and day

 

[xplorer]

I have one of the IPC-HFW2231T-ZS and the same in the turret version. Just bought them recently, very good cameras zero regrets buying them.

 

[Crniroko]

Decoding and incoming bandwidth as well as output. For another $100 or so its night and day

Hi,
Another duel between cameras (thanks for your patience ) - would the option 1 (HFW2231T-ZS + IPC-HFW8331E-Z ) still be better than new Hikvision cameras, model DS-2CD2043G2-I (2.8mm 4MP)?
I am aware we're on a Dahua subforum, so please excuse my inquiry if it's out of order. I can get the Hik ones for the same price so it's intriguing.

Many thanks.

 

[bigredfish]

I’d still do #1

 

[wasabi]

IPC-HDW5442T-ZE range have:
1/1.8” sensor
ROM = 128 MB
RAM = 1GB

cant go wrong.

 

[bigredfish]

^^^^^
Agree

if you can pass on both choices, this is a much better camera. The current gold standard 4MP