Upgraded my original 2mp starlights to 4mp (pics inside)

[rufunky]

So I decided to update my original IPC-HDW5231RP-Z 2MP STARLIGHTS TO THE NEW IPC-T5442TM-AS 4MP Starlights and thought i'd post some comparison pictures to help out those that are on the fence. The added pixels not only give me a better picture but also cover more area. The cameras stay in color about 2 hours longer than the older ones and the IR isnt even triggered on the front yard one anymore with the new camera.

Old Back yard vs New Back yard



Old Deck vs New Deck



Old Front yard vs New Front yard



No more IR (lit by one street light )

 

[bigredfish]

Yep, the 5442 series is a definite upgrade. Good job.

 

[Arjun]

I enjoy these types of threads, really makes me appreciate the difference from a non-reviewer's perspective

 

[msnow]

So I decided to update my original IPC-HDW5231RP-Z 2MP STARLIGHTS TO THE NEW IPC-T5442TM-AS 4MP Starlights and thought i'd post some comparison pictures to help out those that are on the fence. The added pixels not only give me a better picture but also cover more area. The cameras stay in color about 2 hours longer than the older ones and the IR isnt even triggered on the front yard one anymore with the new camera.

Old Back yard vs New Back yard
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Old Deck vs New Deck
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Old Front yard vs New Front yard
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No more IR (lit by one street light )
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Awesome. The resolution and color gamut is much better than what you had. Is it a higher bitrate as well?


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[rufunky]

Awesome. The resolution and color gamut is much better than what you had. Is it a higher bitrate as well?


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It may be, I'm not 100% sure. I did leave everything at default so that was left up to the current firmware.

 

[DsineR]

I did the same for my front yard cam!
Going from 1/2.8" to 1/1.8" makes a big diff in the image quality & amount of light needed to reproduce good images.
Thus the added 'daytime' viewing.

 

[bigredfish]

You need to go in and check/set bitrate, exposure etc on each camera.

 

[rufunky]

You need to go in and check/set bitrate, exposure etc on each camera.

You're right I have to check those before I forget. I did look at some of the recorded video and everything seemed adequate. No ghosting from exposure.

 

[tibimakai]

You are killing me, now I will have to upgrade my two driveway cams.

 

[Parley]

I had the same results and the reason I have upgraded most of my cameras to 4MP. I am currently on hold for upgrades until my 4K Dahua PTZ arrives with the 4/3" sensor.

 

[tibimakai]

I could use the 2mp cameras in other areas.
I will probably wait a bit, maybe for some varios, if they will show up.

 

[Laurent67]

Hello,

sorry for this noob question, but what is the procedure to do for Upgrade a camera?

 

[tibimakai]

You buy 4mp camera and replace the 2mp one.

 

[BillG]

Is it just me or does the pick-up truck look blue in the 2mp pic and kind of green in the 4mp pic?

 

[Laurent67]

You buy 4mp camera and replace the 2mp one.

Yes of course....it was realy a noob question...

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

great job! Thank you

 

[LeeH]

Any night time comparison pics?

 

[IAmATeaf]

The pickup looks green in both to me but with the higher res more green.

Just looked at the comparison pics and if you zoom into the barrel or the side of the pickup you can see what the extra resolution gives you.

 

[rufunky]

Just looked at the comparison pics and if you zoom into the barrel or the side of the pickup you can see what the extra resolution gives you.

Letters are def more legible for sure.

 

[Holbs]

I put my newer 4MP (5442's) 8' above ground to replace my 2MP. I decided to keep the 2MP for 20' above ground general wide angle overview. Comes in handy.