Bullet Camera Difference

[karunakar]

DS-2CD2042WD-I vs DS-2CD2T42WD-I3 as both are bullet cameras and whats the main difference as i need those for drive way and to cover front of the house with two cameras.

 

[badmannen]

Physical appearance and different IR to start with.

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[karunakar]

Which one would be better option to get?

 

[Q™]

Power consumption	I3：5.5W MAX； I5：7W MAX； I8：10W MAX；
IR Distance	I3：30m； I5：50m； I8：80m

Thanks to @afddwfadwfadwf for this information

 

[karunakar]

Thanks and i checked those and wanted to know about quality during day and night compare to normal bullet camera DS-2CD2042WD-I

 

[badmannen]

there are plenty of images and comparisons here you can search for. I have both of them and the IR on the DS-2CD2T42WD compare to the other is like "night & day" ... a little joke there . ha-ha . But it´s true the IR is way better spread out . and for the distances that is stated . perhaps reduce it with some 30 % at least to get a more accurate distance where the IR is good.

The DS-2CD2042WD-I is a smaller and neater form factor though so it all depends where and how you will mount it. The IR is good enough if it is used properly. but a more round and centered IR compared to the other one.

 

[LaurentR]

All the 2-series x42 cameras have the same sensor, electronics and firmware, so the only possible differences are:
* Mechanical. Mount options, size, physical appearance. Obviously, your 2 cameras are very different. the "T" is much larger than the regular bullet. See a picture at: https://www.skstore.com.au/image/cache/catalog/StockPics/AlarmAndSecurity/SecurityCameras/Hikvision/Hikvision-Comparison-IMG_6585-1600x1600.jpg
* Lens. It seems that both use a f/2.0 lens, so no difference there.
* IR. The "T" has multiple substantially more powerful IR power options and that is its main advantage over the regular bullet.
* I/O options (SD, wifi, audio, I/O). Looks like none of these is available for either camera.

 

[Q™]

The turret form factor is better for outside installations.

 

[badmannen]

The turret form factor is better for outside installations.

Said Noone ever... that seems like an extremely individual opinion

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[Q™]

Said Noone ever...  that seems like an extremely individual opinion...

Not really. IMO of course, but IMO one will have less issues with IR reflection and spider webs with a turret over a bullet or dome form factors.

 

[fenderman]

As Q point's out... turret is a superior design....

 

[badmannen]

Not really. IMO of course, but IMO one will have less issues with IR reflection and spider webs with a turret over a bullet or dome form factors.

Ok true dat. On my small bullet I get alot of spiderwebs from time to time. On the "big" bullet nothing so far

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[fenderman]

Ok true dat. On my small bullet I get alot of spiderwebs from time to time. On the "big" bullet nothing so far

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That is because your big bullet has exir - separate ir led, like the turret.

 

[karunakar]

It seems i may need to go for DS-2CD2T42WD as i want better night vision.

 

[Del Boy]

DS-2CD2T42WD-I5 has brighter IR for night. During the day the quality is exactly the same as the DS-2CD2042WD-I. Easy one.

 

[bp2008]

and for the distances that is stated . perhaps reduce it with some 30 % at least to get a more accurate distance where the IR is good.

I think manufacturers must put up a mirror reflector post at 30 meters and if they can see it in the camera then they say the IR has a 30 meter range. 30% is probably not enough to shave off the IR specs on most cameras.

 

[Del Boy]

Divide by half minimum. Just completely ignore it actually. Like they actually test it? I mean Hikvision don't even test their firmware releases.