Top 10 security cameras in 2020
December 22, 2020If you’re looking for a surveillance camera, you may have a hard time choosing the right one among all the options.
The Best Surveillance Cameras of 2020
This infographic lists the best surveillance cameras available today. They come in multiple models (the latest models from the major vendors are shown in bold), in the range of $40 to $100. It does not include low-cost or mid-range cameras.
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D-Link DCS-932L
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Foscam C1
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Logitech Circle 2 Wireless
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Foscam C2
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TP-Link KC200
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Ring Video Doorbell
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Ring Stick Up Cam Battery
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Ring Stick Up Cam Wired
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Ring Video Doorbell 2
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Nest Cam Outdoor
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Netgear Arlo VMC4030
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Hive View Outdoor Camera
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Ring Spotlight Cam Battery
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Ring Video Doorbell Pro
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Ring Spotlight Cam Wired
What’s a good camera?
You can expect to see at least one of all the above types of surveillance cameras in your home. It depends which part of your property your house is, if you live in an apartment or condo, or a rental property.
What about the size of the image?
A good image is one that captures your entire image from every angle and frame, and also has good contrast and resolution, depending on the cameras you are buying.
How good is the image quality with the camera model used?
A good image for a surveillance camera is one that looks good in any lighting conditions, so you can set the color and contrast on it to suit your needs without having to worry about its quality or performance in a particular situation.
What type of surveillance camera?
If you are looking for a camera model to suit you, then you will most likely find it in the following categories:
Single-shot camera
Cameras are made for single-shot use: When an image takes a picture only of a subject that is facing a specific way, it is called a single-shot. A single-shot camera has a single lens that is placed above a tripod. When a person takes the picture a single flash is fired from the camera, and the image then shows the light coming from that spot (the point of focus).
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Arlo VMS4340P-100EUS 3-pack
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Netgear Arlo Pro VMS4330
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Netgear Arlo Pro 2 VMS4230P 2pack
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Ring Spotlight Cam Battery 2-pack
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Nest Cam IQ Outdoor
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Nest Cam IQ Indoor
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Arlo Pro 3
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Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera (NOC01-EU)
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Ring Floodlight Cam
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Netgear Arlo Pro VMS4130
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Netgear Arlo Pro 2 VMS4130P
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Netatmo Smart Indoor Camera (NSC01-EU)
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Ring Spotlight Cam Wired 2-pack
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Ring Spotlight Cam Wired
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Ring Video Doorbell Pro
Single shot cameras have low resolution of only 30-40 megapixels, and low contrast resolution of around 400,000 dots per inch. They are ideal if you would be doing a limited number of shots in a row with a wide field of view and limited number of exposures, and especially in cases where you would want to use the image for a video or still image in the future.
For this reason, a single-shot camera is used most often in the residential space: In a studio apartment, where there would usually be more than one person to carry the camera with, it is more practical to use a single-shot camera. In fact, single-shot cameras are so popular that they are the most common type of camera used on commercial property.
In commercial areas, single-shot cameras are often used mainly for commercial filming, as the light source is not always on, and the camera itself is used as low-cost or low-performance surveillance camera.
Cameras such as this OneTouch Pro Series, from the Fujifilm brand, are good choices if you are looking for high resolution, high quality, but also low light quality and high contrast image quality.
If you are looking for a surveillance webcam
If you’re looking for a good one that you can use for a variety of activities that require high sensitivity, you can also choose the following kinds of surveillance cameras for surveillance:
Single-point-of-view camera
Single-point-of-view cameras are usually manufactured for single-point-of-view use. With a single lens and a single-lens mount, they can be set to capture only one image per point on the camera’s frame. The camera is usually set to record in slow motion, but can also be used for video.
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I completely disagree with your assertion that these security cameras are “worthless” due to their potential vulnerability to hacking. While it’s true that no system is completely foolproof, I believe we’re letting fear dictate our decisions.
In today’s world where even the mighty Exxon is projecting a 100 million bpd demand for oil in 2050 – despite the growing concerns about climate change – shouldn’t we be focusing on finding solutions rather than dismissing potential breakthroughs?
These security cameras may not be perfect, but they represent a step forward in our pursuit of safety and security. Let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater. We can always work to improve their design and functionality, but to write them off entirely seems like a missed opportunity.
I’m choosing to remain optimistic about these advancements and I believe that together we can make them even better!
Are you prepared to defend your rating, or would you be willing to consider alternative perspectives on the matter? The suspense is building, my friend…