DS-2CD2335FWD-I or IPC-HDW5231R-Z

[Tazz 316]

Looking to replace two hikvision DS-2CD2332 cameras. Which one has the better image?

The HDW5231R-Z is listed as end of life on there site, what is the replacement? I like the idea of the varifocal lens and going by the reviews here the varifocal lens version has better low light.

The DS-2CD2335FWD-I does not seem as popular and then there is the DS-2CD2H35FWD-IZS....to many options!

 

[GCoco]

I personally like the Hik.

 

[Tazz 316]

Any good sellers on Aliexpress carry it? I just read an article that said if you want to cover a wide open area the more megapixels the better.

Do you think that is the case?

Thanks for the reply.

 

[GCoco]

With Aliexpress you are very likely to get a Chinese firmware camer that can’t be upgraded. I personally use 123securityproducts.com. They have good service, but any of Hik’s distributors in the US will get you a non-Chinese camera.

As far as MP go, if you want just to see what is going on, anything above 2MP is fine. If you want facial recognition over a wide area, even a 4K won’t do it.

 

[alastairstevenson]

Any good sellers on Aliexpress carry it?

Last time I checked, a few months back, this UK seller was beating Aliexpress on price for the DS-2CD2335FWD-I
JT Wholesaler - Hikvision

But I'm only guessing that you are UK based.

 

[Tazz 316]

Actually I’m in the states, I’ve bought all my other Hikvision from Aliexpress have had no issues.

And yeah they where Chinese or the WR version but all had English.

 

[GCoco]

If CH in serial number they use hacked firmware.

 

[Tazz 316]

Does it matter?

 

[GCoco]

You cannot use US or European firmware or the camera will be bricked.

 

[Tazz 316]

seriously? So if i flash it with firmware from the region it's from it will work?

 

[GCoco]

Chinese firmware will get you Chinese language

 

[GCoco]

Read the wiki on the blue bar above and search these forums

 

[Tazz 316]

Video looks the same in Chinese! Google translate can fix the menu...besides even if it is in Chinese isn't there a drop down menu for language selection.

 

[GCoco]

Have fun. See other posts where they did the same. Only Chinese on drop down menu.