Megapixel Cameras
Megapixel cameras are the fastest segment in the entire video surveillance industry with 2008 growth estimated at 70%, twice as high as IP cameras in general. While megapixel cameras still represent only a small fraction of total cameras sold, they are widely seen as a key offering in transitioning from analog to IP video. Specifically, megapixel resolution is only possible with IP cameras so users who want to benefit from the greater resolution need to move to IP.
Most Recent Coverage on Megapixel Cameras
MP vs SD Cameras
on Jan 02, 2012
"With the surveillance industry shifting to IP cameras, important decisions still remain. Perhaps ..."
"With the surveillance industry shifting to IP cameras, important decisions still remain. Perhaps ..."
Multi-Megapixel Deployment Statistics
on Jan 02, 2012
"Megapixel camera resolution increases regularly, with manufacturers pushing higher and higher res..."
"Megapixel camera resolution increases regularly, with manufacturers pushing higher and higher res..."
MP Camera Low Light Shootout
on Dec 06, 2011
"With the market sharply moving to megapixel cameras, an increasingly important question is: what ..."
"With the market sharply moving to megapixel cameras, an increasingly important question is: what ..."
Don't Use Megapixel if Subjects Are Moving
on Nov 01, 2011
"Don't use megapixel if subjects are moving - such is the implication of an independent internatio..."
"Don't use megapixel if subjects are moving - such is the implication of an independent internatio..."
First HDcctv Encoder Reviewed (Euresys)
on Sep 24, 2011
"Until now, no way existed to integrate an HDcctv camera with leading VMS software systems. The on..."
"Until now, no way existed to integrate an HDcctv camera with leading VMS software systems. The on..."
HDcctv / HD SDI Incompatibility Concerns
on Sep 11, 2011
"Incompatibility between cameras and recorders are a major source of concern. It is an issue that ..."
"Incompatibility between cameras and recorders are a major source of concern. It is an issue that ..."
Directory of HD / MP Camera Tests
on Jul 01, 2011
"We have completed the broadest and deepest testing programing of megapixel cameras. This director..."
"We have completed the broadest and deepest testing programing of megapixel cameras. This director..."
Do Monitors Waste Higher Resolution Surveillance Cameras?
on Jun 19, 2011
"One fear we commonly hear about using higher resolution cameras is that capturing more pixels tha..."
"One fear we commonly hear about using higher resolution cameras is that capturing more pixels tha..."
Parking Lot Shootout
on Apr 25, 2011
"Parking lots are one of the most important areas for using surveillance cameras. Thefts, assaults..."
"Parking lots are one of the most important areas for using surveillance cameras. Thefts, assaults..."
Criteria for Selecting 360 / Panoramic Cameras
on Mar 25, 2011
"A number of important considerations should be factored in when selecting Panoramic / 360 degree ..."
"A number of important considerations should be factored in when selecting Panoramic / 360 degree ..."
How Much Megapixel Do You Need?
on Mar 09, 2011
"When selecting one's next recorder, a critical question for existing analog camera users will be:..."
"When selecting one's next recorder, a critical question for existing analog camera users will be:..."
Arktan 21MP Camera Upcoming Release Examined
on Feb 02, 2011
"A new entrant to the megapixel video surveillance market plans to offer a 21MP, 180 degree ..."
"A new entrant to the megapixel video surveillance market plans to offer a 21MP, 180 degree ..."
How Competitive is Megapixel Against Analog Cameras?
on Nov 20, 2010
"If analog is to be replaced, IP must provide superior value across the market. Historically, that..."
"If analog is to be replaced, IP must provide superior value across the market. Historically, that..."
Low Cost HD Domes Getting Very Attractive
on Nov 10, 2010
"In the last year, numerous low cost HD domes have come to market putting intense pressure on SD o..."
"In the last year, numerous low cost HD domes have come to market putting intense pressure on SD o..."
Surveillance Camera Statistics - Megapixel
on Sep 26, 2010
"In this report, we analyze trends, features and pricing for megapixel cameras. We achieved this b..."
"In this report, we analyze trends, features and pricing for megapixel cameras. We achieved this b..."
Megapixel Camera Search Criteria
on Sep 09, 2010
"The following documents the criteria that we are tracking to differentiate/inform users on megapi..."
"The following documents the criteria that we are tracking to differentiate/inform users on megapi..."
HDcctv Adoption and Barriers Examined
on Aug 27, 2010
"With HDcctv production release starting, speculation on its ultimate success and market share has..."
"With HDcctv production release starting, speculation on its ultimate success and market share has..."
Examining the Growth Rate for Megapixel Cameras
on Aug 26, 2010
"In this note, we examine the future growth rate and transition towards megapixel cameras. Based o..."
"In this note, we examine the future growth rate and transition towards megapixel cameras. Based o..."
Training: Megapixel / HD Basics
on Aug 18, 2010
"This report provides a 95 minute video series that teaches the fundamentals of using, selecting a..."
"This report provides a 95 minute video series that teaches the fundamentals of using, selecting a..."
HDcctv Product Pricing and Availability Examined
on Jul 30, 2010
"HDcctv product release is likely to start this quarter. However, information from providers revea..."
"HDcctv product release is likely to start this quarter. However, information from providers revea..."
Megapixel Challenges Discussed
on Jul 23, 2010
"Moving to megapixel IP cameras brings a number of challenges and considerations that are new even..."
"Moving to megapixel IP cameras brings a number of challenges and considerations that are new even..."
Webinar: What Megapixel Cameras Should You Use?
on Jul 16, 2010
"On Thursday, July 22, 2010 we will held a webinar answering the question "What Megapixel Camera S..."
"On Thursday, July 22, 2010 we will held a webinar answering the question "What Megapixel Camera S..."
Megapixel Camera Cheatsheet
on May 13, 2010
"Determining how wide a field a view a megapixel camera can be tricky. Thankfully, IQinvision rec..."
"Determining how wide a field a view a megapixel camera can be tricky. Thankfully, IQinvision rec..."
Megapixel Camera Comparison 2010
on Feb 23, 2010
"Megapixel cameras are clearly 'hot' - the fastest growing segment in the industry for multiple ye..."
"Megapixel cameras are clearly 'hot' - the fastest growing segment in the industry for multiple ye..."
Testing Oncam Grandeye's Panoramic Cameras (IPC)
on Dec 21, 2009
"For almost a decade, panoramic surveillance cameras have been promised as a 'next big thing' but ..."
"For almost a decade, panoramic surveillance cameras have been promised as a 'next big thing' but ..."
Panoramic Surveillance Camera Comparative Study Examined
on Dec 03, 2009
"A comparative study of panoramic megapixel cameras has been released. This test compares and eval..."
"A comparative study of panoramic megapixel cameras has been released. This test compares and eval..."
Does HDcctv's Reduced Latency Improve Surveillance?
on Oct 14, 2009
"The HDcctv Alliance has released their own YouTube Channel including a series of 8 videos that ov..."
"The HDcctv Alliance has released their own YouTube Channel including a series of 8 videos that ov..."
Do DVRs significantly limit the use of Megapixel Cameras?
on Oct 01, 2009
"While the megapixel camera use is growing quickly, they are still a distinct minority (probably l..."
"While the megapixel camera use is growing quickly, they are still a distinct minority (probably l..."
HDcctv Alliance Competitive Analysis
on Jun 16, 2009
"HDcctv - the move to non-IP megapixel - is gaining an immense amount of media attention. However,..."
"HDcctv - the move to non-IP megapixel - is gaining an immense amount of media attention. However,..."
3 Key Differentiators in Megapixel Camera Testing
on May 21, 2009
"3 important differentiators among the cameras I am currently testing: Effective or 'true' reso..."
"3 important differentiators among the cameras I am currently testing: Effective or 'true' reso..."
Do Megapixel Cameras Provide Better Image Quality?
on May 20, 2009
"Pixels get all the attention but image details are what is really important to video surveillance..."
"Pixels get all the attention but image details are what is really important to video surveillance..."
HDcctv: Non-IP Megapixel Coming to Video Surveillance?
on May 17, 2009
"Will non-IP cameras soon provide megapixel resolution? It sounds strange and almost a contradicti..."
"Will non-IP cameras soon provide megapixel resolution? It sounds strange and almost a contradicti..."
Advances in Form Factors Available
on May 11, 2009
"In the beginning of 2008, there were very few form factor options for megapixel cameras. Almost a..."
"In the beginning of 2008, there were very few form factor options for megapixel cameras. Almost a..."
Current Level of Megapixel Availability
on Apr 26, 2009
"It's become clear that 1.3 MP, H.264, 10 - 12 fps cameras are now everywhere. At SecuTech, basica..."
"It's become clear that 1.3 MP, H.264, 10 - 12 fps cameras are now everywhere. At SecuTech, basica..."
How to Win Deals with Megapixel Cameras
on Feb 22, 2009
"Megapixel cameras are the key to fast growth and high profits in the face of the recession. If yo..."
"Megapixel cameras are the key to fast growth and high profits in the face of the recession. If yo..."
The Importance of Megapixel Lenses
on Feb 22, 2009
"Selecting the right megapixel lens is as confusing as it is important. The wrong choice of lens c..."
"Selecting the right megapixel lens is as confusing as it is important. The wrong choice of lens c..."
2009 Megapixel Camera Comparison Released
on Feb 01, 2009
"This 20 page report helps you decide amongst the leading megapixel camera products in the market...."
"This 20 page report helps you decide amongst the leading megapixel camera products in the market...."
What's the difference between HD and Megapixel Cameras?
on Jan 30, 2009
"While 2009 may be the year of megapixel cameras, it may also be the year where confusion between ..."
"While 2009 may be the year of megapixel cameras, it may also be the year where confusion between ..."
Upcoming Panoramic Megapixel Camera from Scallop
on Jan 09, 2009
"A startup is developing a low cost 180 degree panoramic camera that could have a significant..."
"A startup is developing a low cost 180 degree panoramic camera that could have a significant..."
Demonstrating the Value of Megapixel Cameras
on Aug 19, 2008
"One of the most exciting impacts of megapixel cameras is how they enable improvements in system d..."
"One of the most exciting impacts of megapixel cameras is how they enable improvements in system d..."
Megapixel Cameras - The Future of CCTV
on Jul 31, 2008
"Megapixel IP security cameras deliver one great benefit that traditional analogue CCTV cameras ju..."
"Megapixel IP security cameras deliver one great benefit that traditional analogue CCTV cameras ju..."
What is the Impact of H.264 on NVRs and User's PCs?
on Jun 25, 2008
"The biggest concern in using H.264 lies on the impact that H.264 video streams will have on NVR s..."
"The biggest concern in using H.264 lies on the impact that H.264 video streams will have on NVR s..."
H.264 is Hot: What are the Potential Problems and Risks?
on Jun 13, 2008
"Examination of H.264 risk has been far less thorough than attention to its benefits. Indeed, my ..."
"Examination of H.264 risk has been far less thorough than attention to its benefits. Indeed, my ..."
360 Panoramic Cameras Going Mainstream
on Jun 05, 2008
"After years of unfulfilled promises, panoramic cameras look ready to go mainstream. Increased pe..."
"After years of unfulfilled promises, panoramic cameras look ready to go mainstream. Increased pe..."
Security Managers are Not Demanding Higher Image Quality
on Jun 02, 2008
"This statement may appear absurd because obviously security managers are buying higher resolution..."
"This statement may appear absurd because obviously security managers are buying higher resolution..."