The security camera industry is seeing continued demand for IP cameras over analog

As businesses in the security camera industry move their operations to the cloud and invest in new technologies like AI, it is logical that they will choose devices which fit into this new ecosystem. Analog cameras, which transmit a raw video signal over a coaxial cable, simply don’t integrate as easily. While it is possible to enhance legacy analog cameras with newer video analytics technology, many businesses are choosing to upgrade to ONVIF IP cameras. 

In a side-by-side comparison, the advantages of IP cameras vs. analog cameras become clear; for example, video quality is far superior. Image resolution in an IP camera can be from 6 to 20 times higher than an analog camera, enabling wider viewing areas, and much more detail when zooming in. 

IP cameras transmit video as a digital signal, which is usually of a better quality. If the signal is transmitted over WiFi, rather than cables, then the risk of it degrading over long distances is also significantly reduced. The latest CCTV camera technology is focused on improving CCTV IP cameras to make them even smarter, in various ways.