BestMatch Any Camera Manufacturer
By: IPVM Team, Published on Oct 22, 2015BestMatch is IPVM's exclusive camera comparison algorithm, that shows what cameras have the closest specifications to any other camera. This lets you find alternative options and save significant money for the same feature sets.
Original
The original BestMatch automatically returned the top 12 matches across all 2000+ cameras tracked from any manufacturer, like so:
However, if you wanted to know the BestMatch for a specific manufacturer not in the top 12, it was not possible.
New
Now, you can get the BestMatch for any camera vs any manufacturer. You simply select the camera and the specific manufacturer you want to compare shown below:
Benefits / Uses
If you have a preferred manufacturer and want to know how they stack up against any specific camera, this is the ideal tool for you.
Related Reports
Camera Course Summer 2020
on Jun 30, 2020
This is the only independent surveillance camera course, based on in-depth product and technology testing.
Lots of manufacturer training...
Uniview Color Low Light Camera Tested Vs Hikvision ColorVu
on Jan 07, 2020
Hikvision has been marketing ColorVu aggressively. Now, Hikvision domestic rival Uniview (UNV) is offering aggressive pricing for their new rival...
Budget Covert Cameras Tested
on Nov 26, 2019
Covert cameras under $100 are widely available online but are they any good?
To see how these models really work in the real world, we bought...
Hidden Camera Detectors Tested
on Nov 18, 2019
Hidden cameras are a growing problem as cameras become smaller, cheaper and easier to access. However, some companies claim to be able to detect...
Hikvision 4K Camera Shootout
on Aug 02, 2019
With their latest Smart Series 5 cameras, Hikvision is claiming cameras "fully loaded" with "state-of-the-art technology for high performance and...
Repositionable Multi-Imager Camera Shootout - Avigilon, Axis, Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision, Panasonic, Vivotek
on Jun 19, 2019
Repositionable multi-imager cameras are one of the fastest growing segments in video surveillance, with a slew of new offerings being recently...
Camera Configuration Manager Shootout - Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision
on May 01, 2019
Which camera manufacturer has the best management tool? We tested 6 manufacturers - Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision to find...
Avigilon Launches 'Renewed Products Program'
on Mar 19, 2019
There are lots of 'pre-owned' cars but pre-owned IP cameras?
While such programs are common in other industries, in video surveillance, they are...
The IP Camera Lock-In Trend: Meraki and Verkada
on Jan 18, 2019
Open systems and interoperability have become core features of video surveillance systems, as virtually all professional IP cameras integrate with...
Avigilon 12MP Fisheye Camera Tested
on May 03, 2018
12MP fisheye cameras have become mainstream, with nearly every major manufacturer offering their take on this segment. To see how these new higher...
Most Recent Industry Reports
Access Control Online Show - July 2020 - With 40+ Manufacturers - Register Now
on Jul 01, 2020
IPVM is excited to announce our July 2020 Access Control Show. With 40+ companies presenting across 4 days, this is a unique opportunity to hear...
Hanwha Face Mask Detection Tested
on Jul 01, 2020
Face mask detection or, more specifically lack-of-face-mask detection, is an expanding offering in the midst of coronavirus. Hanwha in partnership...
UK Government Says Fever Cameras "Unsuitable"
on Jul 01, 2020
The UK government's medical device regulator, MHRA, told IPVM that fever-seeking thermal cameras are "unsuitable for this purpose" and recommends...
Camera Course Summer 2020
on Jun 30, 2020
This is the only independent surveillance camera course, based on in-depth product and technology testing.
Lots of manufacturer training...
Worst Over But Integrators Still Dealing With Coronavirus Problems (June Statistics)
on Jun 30, 2020
While numbers of integrators very impacted by Coronavirus continue to drop, most are still moderately dealing with the pandemic's problems, June...
FLIR Screen-EST Screening Software Tested
on Jun 30, 2020
In our FLIR A Series Test, the cameras' biggest drawback was their lack of face detection, requiring manual adjustment when screening each...
Dahua Buenos Aires Bus Screening Violates IEC Standards and Dahua's Own Instructions
on Jun 30, 2020
Dahua has promoted Buenos Aires bus deployments as "solutions that facilitate community safety". However, they violate IEC standards and,...
UK Firm Markets False Fever Screening, Hikvision Disavows
on Jun 30, 2020
A UK security firm falsely claimed its Hikvision-based thermal solution could be used for "accurately detecting fever in any person", even claiming...
Industry Study: 83% of US Temperature Screening Sellers Falsely Say Not Medical Devices
on Jun 29, 2020
83% of US companies selling temperature screening devices, aka 'fever' detectors, claim they are not medical devices, contrary to FDA definition,...
Manufacturers on Virtual 'ISC West' 2020 and Potential ISC West 2021
on Jun 29, 2020
With the 2020 ISC West show now officially canceled, attention turns to Reed's new "ISC West 2020 Virtual Event" planned for October and for the...