Amcrest vs Hikvision

[lane777smith]

What's your opinion? I currently have a Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW-28MM. I have the opportunity to buy a used Hikvision DS-2CD2185FWD-I for $50. Should i buy it and replace the Amcrest? Will the Hikvision have better low light compared to the Amcrest? Looking for opinions. Thanks.

 

[wittaj]

The Amcrest is 5MP on the 1/2.7" sensor and claims 0.008 Lux @ F1.6

The Hikvision is 8MP on the 1/2.5" sensor and claims a worse 0.01 lux @ F1.2

Neither one is on the ideal MP/Sensor ratio and based on the lighting specs, the Amcrest is better at night, and I would probably agree based on the sensor sizes.

I say save your money for cameras that fall on the ideal MP/sensor ratio.

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Everyone shops for a camera with a different approach to what might be the best camera for their install. I always check MP against sensor size as a way to remove undesirable cameras from my search. Once I found a camera with a desirable MP and sensor combo, I would then dig deeper on FOV...

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[lane777smith]

@wittaj What's your opinion on the hikvision DS-2CD2085G1-I 2.8mm ?

 

[wittaj]

That one isn't on an ideal MP/sensor ratio either. The nighttime specs are comparable to the Amcrest (0.008 Lux)