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Sony focuses on IP cameras but also offers some video management options.
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  • History of Video Surveillance on Sep 22, 2016
    ... 2011, with ObjectVideo suing Bosch, Samsung and Sony confirmed and deepened the problems of video analytics, with OV, one of the most well funded...
  • Integrators Vs Manufacturers Direct To End Users on Aug 31, 2016
    ..." " "I once visited a prospect for a 50 to 100 camera project with a sales guy from Sony. About ten minutes after we left the building, the customer called me to inform that he had been...
  • Directory Of 67 Video Analytics Suppliers on Aug 22, 2016
    ...Israel PureTech Systems, US RetailFlux, Turkey RIVA, Germany Samsung SDS, Korea Sightlogix, US Sony, Japan TechnoAware, Italy TOP-KEY, Poland VCA, UK Verint, US Via:sys, Germany Videonetics,...
  • 'Universal' Camera Discovery Tool on Aug 14, 2016
    ... On the other hand, it's the first one i saw that shows Longse (of course), Arecont Vision, Sony, Axis and an 'unknown' (it's a Vivotek in this case) brand camera in the same discovery process....
  • Sony SNC-DH110T Mystery IP Address on Aug 05, 2016
    I have a few of these that got left behind in a VMS migration and the IT department doesn't know...
  • Access Control Does Not Want ONVIF on Jul 27, 2016
    ...Offerings Common Unlike video surveillance where product was segmented by camera vendors (ie: Axis, Sony) from video management system providers (ie: Milestone, Exacq) early on, electronic access...
  • Selling 4K Cameras on Jun 21, 2016
    ... For example: In our tests of the Sony SNC-VM772R turning on WDR dropped the available framerate from 30 FPS to 15 FPS.  Avigilons H4...
  • ONVIF Tutorial 2016 on May 11, 2016
    ... [premium_content] ONVIF as a 'Standard' ONVIF is a trade organization founded by Axis, Bosch and Sony in 2008 with 500+ members that has developed API specifications for integrating security...
  • FLIR Latitude VMS Test on May 02, 2016
    ... Direct Camera Support and ONVIF Profile S DVTel supports a limited number of manufacturers (Axis, Sony, Panasonic, FLIR, DVTel, etc.) via direct drivers, with others supported via ONVIF, as shown in...
  • Axis Warns Sales May Be Impacted By Sony / Earthquake on Apr 29, 2016
    The big earthquake in Japan in the middle of April this year caused damages on Sony’s sensor manufacturing plant. This could lead to limited supply of a number of Axis...
  • Earthquake Impacting Sony Image Sensor Supply? on Apr 28, 2016
    ...else getting feedback that there will be camera delays due to the Japanese earthquakes and impact on Sony image sensor supply? It looks like Sony's plant is going to be down for a month / end of...
  • Cyber Security For Video Surveillance Study on Apr 27, 2016
    This study provides the foundations for video surveillance professionals to understand the...
  • Avigilon H4 5MP and 4K Cameras Tested on Apr 25, 2016
    ... However, it is lower than 4K IR models from Panasonic and Sony, both of which sell for $2,000+ See all features of the 4K cameras in the IPVM comparison...
  • Axis P3225-LVE Camera Tested on Apr 18, 2016
    ... This is lower than competitive outdoor domes from some competitors, such as Bosch, Panasonic, and Sony, but moderately higher than Hikvision's 4324 (~$590 online). However, this pricing is much...
  • Malware Infected Camera System... on Apr 11, 2016
    Note that the article incorrectly states this as being a Sony system. Rather, it is a no-name system with a Sony...
  • ISC West 2016 Best and Worst on Apr 10, 2016
    ...Below are 25 booth videos, including Axis, Avigilon, Hanwha / Samsung, Genetec, Hikvision, Milestone, Sony and many more: [premium_content] Best - Attendace Clearly, one of the best parts of the...
  • Legal Attack on MSRP - Impact on Hikvision, Sony, Pelco, More on Mar 09, 2016
    ... Completely Unrealistic MSRP Lists - Sony and Hikvision Examples Sony is one of the few security manufacturers with online...
  • EMVA1288 Standard Applicability? on Feb 17, 2016
    Are any of the European standards (EMVA1288 comes to mind) since it uses a completely different...
  • Favorite Camera Manufacturers 2016 on Feb 08, 2016
    ... Avigilon and Sony were next, both with strong results. A tier below that were Bosch and Panasonic. The most...
  • Worst Camera Manufacturers 2016 on Jan 27, 2016
    ... This was in sharp contrast to competitors like Axis, Avigilon and Sony, who had favorite to worst ratios of 4:1 or better (i.e. for every one worst response they had...
  • 2016 Security Manufacturer Outlook Revealed on Dec 21, 2015
    ... Perhaps Sony is one of these, due to the lower margins and Sony's financial troubles and their history of...
  • Calculate Any Camera Model Free on Dec 03, 2015
    ...Hikvision Camera Directory Panasonic Camera Directory Pelco Camera Directory Samsung Camera Directory Sony Camera Directory Vivotek Camera Directory Let us know what you think and if you need help...
  • Top Manufacturers Gaining and Losing 2015 on Dec 02, 2015
    ...manufacturers in the responses were: Avigilon Axis Dahua Hikvision Panasonic Pelco Samsung / Hanwha Sony The overall trend was clear: integrators are shifting their buying significantly from premium...
  • Sony XIS System Advice on Dec 01, 2015
    I'm looking for advise on Sony XIS system. Anyone who can help/guide me on right config? Please feel free to reply if you have...
  • Testing Samsung 1/2" Wisenet III Camera on Dec 01, 2015
    ... It is significantly lower than models from Axis and Sony. Dahua IPC-HF8281E: ~$435 USD online (~$285 camera + ~$150 lens) Axis Q1615: ~$1,000 online,...
  • Testing Axis' 1/2" Q1635 Camera on Nov 23, 2015
    ...many 1/2" models, such as Dahua, Hikvision, and Samsung, more in line with models such as the SNC-VB635, Sony's 1/2" competitor. Dahua IPC-HF8281E: ~$435 USD online (~$285 camera + ~$150 lens) Axis...
  • The Biggest Surprises in the Video Surveillance Industry 2015 on Nov 13, 2015
    ... "The fact that Sony is not keeping up with this [low cost] trend is a huge surprise and disappointment." - We agree...
  • Live From China CPSE 2015 on Nov 02, 2015
    ... Sony Sony announced a new sensor series, named Starvis, at the show (see brochure / specs) that aims...
  • Sony 20MP / 4K Camera Tested on Oct 26, 2015
    For 18 month, Sony has been hyping 4K cameras, a year before they even announced a 4K network camera. Now, amidst...
  • Sony Ipela Fogging Up Issue on Oct 22, 2015
    I have customer who is complaining about sony impela rx series camera with pressurized housing un1-opl7c2.There is condensation in unit and...
  • Dahua Starlight 1/2" Camera Tested on Oct 16, 2015
    ...Compared to other 1/2" models, it is significantly less expensive, less than half the price of Axis and Sony's super low light models (1/3" and 1/2", and about ~$150 less than the 1/3" Samsung SNB-6004,...
  • Google Breaks Surveillance Browser Support on Sep 09, 2015
    ... We checked cameras from Axis, Panasonic, Sony, Dahua, Hikvision, Avigilon, and Bosch and none supported H.264 streaming using Chrome.  This...
  • Hikvision Darkfighter 1/2" Imager Camera Tested on Aug 31, 2015
    ...lens option, ~$600) is priced well below many 1/2" super low light models, such as the Axis Q1635 and Sony VB635, both ~$1,300 online, as well as even ~1/3" equivalents from these manufacturers, the...
  • Lowest Priced Auto Focus Cameras on Aug 06, 2015
    ...and rank auto-focus cameras from Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, FLIR, Hikvision, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung, Sony, Vivotek and more. [premium_content] Auto Focus/Auto Back Focus Basics For those unfamiliar,...
  • Favorite Large System Cameras on Aug 03, 2015
    ... Indeed, many integrators cited 3 favorites, such as: "Axis, Sony, Panasonic...name brands.....lower end systems will use lower end cameras that are less...
  • Manufacturers: Get Paying or Get Sued - Avigilon Patent Licensing Program on Jul 29, 2015
    ..., ObjectVideo Sues Bosch, Samsung and Sony). That $80 million plus another $13+ million on other patents is quite a large sum for the...
  • Hospital Video Surveillance Guide on Jul 28, 2015
    ..." "Axis, Bosch, Pelco, Panasonic, Sony. Product choice decisions are commonly made by the client rather than the consultant, and are...
  • Airport Video Surveillance Guide on Jun 30, 2015
    ...the project size and budget, with larger systems more likely to use top-end brands and gear: "Axis, Sony, Panasonic, Pelco, etc. They all have their airports to point to." "Large airports have greater...
  • Ranking The Lowest Cost True Minidomes on Jun 10, 2015
    ...manufacturer products (from ACTi, Arecont, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, D-Link, FLIR, Hikvision, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and Vivotek), breaking down the following: Lowest Cost Compact IP Domes Lowest Cost Compact...
  • City Video Surveillance Guide on Jun 08, 2015
    ..." Sony "Brands like Sony have the most trusted reputation." "We installed Sony; competitors quoted...
  • Corridor Mode Tested on Jun 03, 2015
    ... Sony Sony's image rotation is found under the "Installation" tab, where users will see image rotate,...
  • Chinese IR Camera Dominance on Jun 02, 2015
    ... Many incumbents, such as Axis, Bosch, Sony, etc., added IR to their line late, and included it only as a high end feature in expensive...
  • Winners Losers Spring 2015 on May 18, 2015
    ...of Axis, Avigilon, Arecont, Hikvision, Dahua, Samsung, Genetec, Milestone, Exacq, Pelco, Panasonic, Sony, Bosch, FLIR and Honeywell.[premium_content]You can download the full 30-minute audio...
  • Ranking The Lowest Cost Outdoor Cameras 2015 on May 14, 2015
    ...products (ACTi, Arecont, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, D-Link, FLIR, Hikvision, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and Vivotek), breaking down the following: Fixed Focal Outdoor IP Cameras (lowest to...
  • WDR Camera Shootout 2015 on May 04, 2015
    ...Q1615 Bosch NBN-932V Hikvision DS-2CD4132FWD Panasonic WV-SFV631L Pelco IME319 Samsung SNB-6004 Sony SNC-VB630 Uniview IPC542E-DU Even among these true WDR cameras, there were clear superior...
  • Uniview Chinese Camera Tested on Apr 28, 2015
    ...than 1/2" imager super low light models from competitors such as the Axis Q1635 (~$1300 online) and Sony SNCVB635 (~$1900), and even hundreds less than these competitors' 1/3" low light...
  • Product / Tech Roundup ISC West 2015 on Apr 20, 2015
    ...new products IC Realtime 26MP panoramic Louroe audio analytics Panasonic new 4K Snap Surveillance Sony 35mm  [premium_content] ACTi Most notably from ACTi, they have added binning mode (which...
  • New Products Spring 2015 on Apr 12, 2015
    ...VideoXpert Pelco Dragonfly Multi-Imager Cameras Samsung WiseNet Lite SIA New Products 2015 List Sony Launches 4K With 20MP Mode Even more so, 'consolidation' has been heating up with significant...
  • Sony Launches 4K With 20MP Mode on Apr 09, 2015
    After a year of talking about 4K, Sony is now announcing its first 4K surveillance camera. In this note, we break down the 3 most...
  • PTZ Controller For Sony 632 PTZ (Not Milestone) on Apr 01, 2015
    ... I am wanting to use a Sony WR632C PTZ (due to its features), will be wirelessly linking it to the club rooms. From there...
  • Sony Security Restructures / Cuts on Mar 23, 2015
    Sony Security's challenges continue. Last year, Sony terminated their US GM, now they have cut...
  • Axis vs Hikvision vs Sony Encoder Test on Mar 18, 2015
    ...test findings of three popular four port analog SD encoder models: Axis P7214 Hikvision DS-6704HFI Sony SNT-EX104 Below, we share our findings in areas including: Image quality VMS licensing...
  • The End of CCDs on Mar 17, 2015
    ... [premium_content] Now, reports that Sony will stop CCD sensor production should help convey to those still disbelieving that the end of...
  • CBR vs VBR vs MBR - Surveillance Streaming on Mar 11, 2015
    ...and setup for cameras such as Arecont, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hikvision, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony. [premium_content] Recommendation - Use MBR While VBR and CBR are the most well known types,...
  • Tyco / Exacq Illustra Cameras Tested on Mar 09, 2015
    ...Pricing The 610 IR dome sells for about $700 USD online, lower than competitive options such as the Sony SNCEM632R (~$1,000) and Panasonic WV-SFN632L (~$800), 1080p models with built-in IR. However,...
  • Axis and Milestone To Remain Independent, Canon Declares on Feb 17, 2015
    ... For instance, why should a sales person at Sony or Genetec bring in Milestone or Axis respectively at this point? And if they have any sway in...
  • Default IP Camera Addresses - 14 Manufacturer Directory on Feb 13, 2015
    ...ACTi, Arecont, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Canon, Dahua, Geovision, Hikvision, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung, Sony, and Vivotek), what IP addressing they support by default, and the pros and cons to these...
  • BestMatch Camera Software Released on Feb 09, 2015
    ... For example, below we have entered in Axis, Avigilon, Hikvision, Pelco, Panasonic and Sony models: Clicking 'compare selected cameras' returns a head to head comparison captured...
  • What 51 Members Want Us To Test on Feb 05, 2015
    ... I have used Panasonic, Sony, ACTi (did NOT like the ACTi), and just purchased a single channel HikVision to test/benchmark....
  • Network Addressing for Video Surveillance Guide on Feb 04, 2015
    ...00:1C:44, 00:07:5F Dahua: 4C:11:BF, 90:02:A9 Hikvision: 44:19:B6, C0:56:E3 Samsung (Techwin): 00:09:18 Sony: 00:01:4A, 00:13:A9, 00:1A:80, 00:1D:BA, 00:24:BE, 08:00:46, 30:F9:ED, 3C:07:71, 54:42:49,...
  • Unsolved For More Than a Year: Exacq Vision And Sony PTZ Camera... on Jan 30, 2015
    Has anyone else had an issue with Exacq software resetting the saturation level of Sony PTZ cameras, specifically the EP520 in this case, down to 1% on the VMS, or -3 on the...
  • Here are the Manufacturers that Do and Do Not Support Corridor Mode on Dec 23, 2014
    ...corridor mode, but not on every camera, including: Arecont Axis Dahua Hikvision Illustra Samsung Sony Vivotek Bosch reports that corridor mode support will be available in a future firmware...
  • Sony E-Varifocal Vs Traditional Varifocal Cameras? on Dec 19, 2014
    Has anyone used the Sony camera equipped with the Electronic Varifocal feature? Thoughts? Is it worthy of consideration...
  • Avigilon Acquires All ObjectVideo Patents for $80 Million USD on Dec 18, 2014
    ... You thought Object Video played hardball suing large manufacturers like Bosch, Samsung, Sony, Pelco, etc. Now, Avigilon has acquired all of OV's patents for $80.3 million, and all of their...
  • Axis Large Imager HD Camera (Q1635) on Dec 16, 2014
    ...examine the features, the low light specifications and how it compares to other large imager cameras from Sony and Arecont. [premium_content] Q1635 Overview The Q1635 has a 1/2" imager compared to the...
  • Hikvision [Doesn't] Hire Ex Sony GM on Dec 16, 2014
    7 months after being ousted from Sony, Mark Collett has (not) gotten a leadership position with the biggest surveillance manufacturer...
  • Major Moves - Security Manufacturers 2014 / 2015 on Dec 08, 2014
    ... Sony Sony surveillance had a quiet, but down year, losing ground and losing their US GM, all the...
  • Lux Rating / Minimum Illumination Guide on Dec 04, 2014
    ... Samsung SND-7084N: Sony SNC-EB630: IR illumination and Lux Levels Today, many cameras have IR illuminators...
  • Milestone Terminates All US Manufacturer Reps on Dec 03, 2014
    ... For example, if a rep firm has Arecont and Exacq or Sony and OnSSI, they would be more likely to steer customers to use, respectively, Arecont and Sony,...
  • Manufacturer Sales Pitches Revealed on Dec 02, 2014
    ...Avigilon Axis Bosch Canon Exacq Genetec Milestone Mobotix Vivotek Panasonic Pelco Samsung Sony Note: Acti, Arecont and Hikvision did not have booths at ISC East 2014 and, therefore, were...
  • Camera DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Guide on Nov 20, 2014
    ...NBN-733V Bosch NBN-932V Dahua IPC-HF3100N Hikvision DS-2CD864FWD Samsung SNB-5004 Samsung SNB-6004 Sony SNC-VB600B Sony SNC-VB630 [premium_content]What is DNR? Digital noise reduction, as it name...
  • Dahua HDCVI 2.0 Tested on Nov 17, 2014
    ... Discovered ONVIF conformant cameras from Axis, Bosch, Sony, Samsung, Avigilon, Hikvision, and others automatically. Connected to cameras from all of the...
  • WDR Manufacturer Cheat Sheet and Camera Tracking on Nov 11, 2014
    ... Sony All current 6th generation Sony cameras include View-DR, their true four exposure WDR (see our...
  • Testing Bandwidth vs Low Light on Nov 07, 2014
    ...1000% more? We tested 8 manufacturer's cameras - Arecont, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Samsung and Sony - to find out how each did, what was average, and who was worst and best.[premium_content]498%...
  • Axis 4K Tested (P1428E) on Oct 29, 2014
    ...all around best image quality, 1080p WDR / low light cameras like Axis' own Q1615, Pansonic Series 6, Sony Gen 6, Samsung Wisenet III, etc. will likely be better fits with only a modest decrease in...
  • Winners Losers Fall 2014 on Oct 13, 2014
    ... Avigilon Axis Bosch Dahua Exacq FLIR Genetec Hikvision Milestone Pelco Pivot3 Samsung Sony Tyco Vicon / IQinVision Also, we review how well recent new products that garnered the most...
  • Testing Speco HD IP Intensifier on Oct 06, 2014
    ... We tested them against leading low light models from Axis, Bosch, Geovision, Samsung, and Sony.[premium_content]Key Findings Here are our key findings from this test: Intensifier resulted...
  • ASIS 2014 Show Floor Review on Sep 30, 2014
    ...4K Flat Milestone The Most Interesting Demo Dead PSIM Guns On Show Analytics on Steriods Tiny Sony Booth Power Shift To ISC West Wal-Mart's Booth Honeywell Empty / Dead Spaces Top...
  • Fall 2014 New Products Directory on Sep 23, 2014
    ...To End Of Life All VideoIQ Products Tyco Integrated Security's Holis Panasonic Series 6 IP Cameras Sony E-Series HD Dome Camera Axis High End HD Camera Q1615 Pelco SureVision 2.0 IndigoVision...
  • Testing Sony HD Dome Camera on Sep 18, 2014
    ... In particular, Sony users historically needed to use their expensive high end V series cameras for these...
  • Testing Axis High End HD Camera Q1615 on Sep 15, 2014
    ...detection We bought the Q1615 and put it up against top cameras from Bosch, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony in multiple test scenes as well as specific tests for all the claims above.[premium_content]Key...
  • Testing March MegaPX Domes on Sep 04, 2014
    ...varifocal, show below: We tested them against models from Avigilon, Bosch, Hikvision, Samsung and Sony to see how well they compared in full light, WDR and low light scenes.[premium_content]Key...
  • Crestron Integrate With Sony Camera on Aug 29, 2014
    I'm trying to stream H.264 from this camera to a Crestron touchpanel using a embedded video...
  • IP Camera Firmware Upgrade Directory on Aug 28, 2014
    ... Sony Sony firmware is updated using SNC Toolbox, which allows for batch upgrades. Download...
  • Testing Hikvision High End Camera on Aug 27, 2014
    ... We tested it against Avigilon, Bosch, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony models across indoor and outdoor scenes and for competitive IR and WDR performance. Here is a...
  • Worst Manufacturer Support 2014 on Jul 30, 2014
    ..." Sony Disappoints Sony only received one best selection but with no explanation, quite low for their...
  • Pelco IP Camera Price Cuts on Jul 24, 2014
    ...how this impacts Pelco's competitive positioning against other large brands like Axis, Panasonic and Sony. Price Cuts Overview These price cuts impact two of Pelco's Sarix series, Professional and...
  • Panasonic Series 6 IP Cameras Tested on Jul 21, 2014
    ...1080p WV-SFV631L to see how they stack up against competitors from Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Samsung, and Sony.   In this report, we look at their performance in full light, low light, and WDR scenes to...
  • Mobotix Vs Sony Camera Comparison on Jul 14, 2014
    Can I get a comparison between Mobotix camera and Sony Gen6 cameras in terms of picture quality, WDR level and Price. Is Mobotix still using MxPEG or...
  • Testing the Smallest HD Cameras on Jul 09, 2014
    ...7" Sony IMX122 sensor Censee CS-NP640CM: 2MP, 3.7mm 1/2.7" Sony IMX122 sensor
  • Testing Canon IP Cameras on Jun 30, 2014
    ...models out against competitive cameras from Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hikvision, IQInVision, Samsung, and Sony to see how they compare to others in their class.[premium_content]Key Findings Here are our key...
  • H.264 High vs Main vs Baseline Tested on Jun 27, 2014
    ...what the savings, if any, really are: Dahua IPC-HF3101 Hikvision DC-2CD864FWD-E Samsung SNB-5004 Sony SNC-VB600 [premium_content]Key Findings Here are our key findings from this...
  • Panasonic Slashes IP Camera Pricing on Jun 27, 2014
    ...Positioning This decrease brings Panasonic pricing below major competitors such as Axis, Bosch, and Sony, whose top tier 1080p outdoor domes sell for approximately $1,100, $1,200 and $1,300,...
  • IP Camera Costs Comparison and Trends 2010 - 2014 on Jun 25, 2014
    ...survey include: Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis Bosch Dahua Hikvision Panasonic Pelco Samsung Sony The study focused on dome cameras, as they are the most common used form factor in...
  • Sony Catches Up, Finally Adds VBR Cap on Jun 17, 2014
    ...1 for their 6th generation cameras, Sony has added an option to cap bitrate when using VBR: This alleviates one the key disadvantages...
  • What Happened To Pixim After Sony Acquired Them? on Jun 16, 2014
    In September 2012, Sony acquired WDR specialist Pixim. Though Pixim 'powered' cameras are still being sold, there's...
  • Sony Embarassing 4K 'Demonstration" Continues on Jun 16, 2014
    It is sad to see how far Sony is falling in surveillance. With a shortage of real new products to show, Sony continues its...
  • Help - Network Problem With Sony IP Camera on Jun 07, 2014
    ... When we "Ping" the Sony HD IP Camera, we seem to loose data packets and it returns with data loss or no reply. On the...
  • Falling Down: The 2014 Mid-Year Guide on Jun 02, 2014
    ...6 Months Mobotix GM Goes To Scallop Samsung Americas EVP Out Samsung Hires Former Axis Directors Sony Security GM Is Out Pelco Major Rep Shakeup Arecont Engineering Exec Exits / Replacement...
  • Sony Security GM Is Out on May 30, 2014
    IPVM has confirmed that Sony Security's GM is out. More inside.