Amcrest IP8M-2493 vs Hikvision vs Lorex 4K security Camera

Amcrest offers new 4k security camera – Amcrest IP8M-2493. How it is compared with Hikvision 2CD2185FWD-1 and Lorex LNE8974 4K security camera.

Amcrest IP8M-2493

When you find that your HD 1080p or 2K security camera doesn’t provide you high quality image detail, you require ultra HD camera – a high resolution 8MP (aka 4K) security camera that connects to high bandwidth 4K security camera system kits.

4k resolution

Amcrest introduces IP8M-2493 ultra HD 8MP or 4K security camera delivers high resolution of up to 3840×2160 pixels @15 fps. This camera is supposed to compete with those 4k security cameras have been around in the market today.

16x digital zoom

Amcrest doesn’t apply optical zoom to this product to reduce hardware complexity and off course to reduce cost since optical zoom add overhead production cost. However Amcrest add 16x intelligent digital zoom provides you range of 69~112 degree field of view angle. Indeed, zooming in camera with digital zoom is not as sharp as optical zoom camera.

See also similar intelligent zoom features offered by Amcrest IP4M-1056EW and Amcrest IP4M-1054EW 4MP outdoor cameras.

See also new Amcrest ip2m-853e POE outdoor PTZ camera with 20x optical motorized zoom.

Amcrest IP8M-2493 4k security camera

Highlights

• Superior ultra HD 4k / 8MP (3840×2160 pixels) @15 fps
• 0 mm lens Sony IMX322 progressive scanning image sensor and the Ambarella S2Lm chipset
• Range of field of view angle 69~112 degree with 16x intelligent digital zoom
• Night vision 18x IR LEDs range up to 98 ft(30m)
• POE support
• IP67 weatherproof IK10 vandal resistant housing
• Micro SD Card storage (for 2493EB model)
• Store to compatible Amcrest NVR, Onvif NVR, FTP, 4-hours free Amcrest cloud storage and other storage plan
• Intelligent motion alerts
• QR Code scan supports

The listed features are only most important highlights you may need to know, to learn manufacturer’s description click the link below:

Click here to learn more Amcrest IP8M-2493EB

 Amcrest IP8M-2493 vs Hikvision vs Lorex

Today, there are few models of 4k security camera available in the market and let’s compare how good the features of Amcrest IP4M-2493 compared with Hikvision and Lorex. Hikvision offers few models of 4k security camera including DS-2CD2085FWD-I or Hikvision 2CD2185FWD-1 we’ll compare it with Amcrest here. Lorex also offers few models of 4k camera including LNB8005, LNE8111B 4k camera or the LNE8974BW 8MP camera we’ll compare with Amcrest.

Hikvision 2CD2185FWD-1 4k security camera

Lens

All the three products offer the same recording resolution of 4K (3840×2160 pixels) but with slightly different frame rates per second (fps). Hikvision offers 4K @20 fps while both Amcrest and Lorex offer the same 15 fps.

Lorex offers varifocal lens 2.8~ 12 mm providing 4x optical zoom, motorized optical zoom you can control remote or locally using your mobile device with app. In addition of 4x optical zoom Lorex apply software based digital zoom, 16x digital zoom. On the hand Amcrest comes with 16x digital zoom with the absence of optical zoom. But Hikvision comes with no zoom feature.

With varifocal lens optical zoom or digital zoom, the field of view angle can also be customized ranging from 69~ 112 degree view angle for Amcrest and Lorex can also vary ranging from 39~102 degree view angle.

Lorex LNE8974 4k turret model security camera

Night vision

Unlike Amcrest and Hikvision, Lorex applies color night vision (CNV) technology for LNE8974 and some other new Lorex cameras. With CNV technology, you still can still record night vision with color as long as there is still ambient light. However when it is completely dark, it switches to black and night like other camera in general up to 250 ft distance. other competing products can illuminate up to only 100 ft in general.

Audio

Both Amcrest IP8M-2493 and Hikvision 2CD2185FWD don’t feature audio, but Lorex LNE8974 comes with built-in audio.

Other features show that Lorex LNE8974 offers richer features including customized  regional motion zones and privacy masking.

Comparison tables

Take a look at the following two spec head to head comparison tables, table 1 shows spec comparison between Amcrest and Hikvision while table 2 shows spec comparison table between Amcrest and Lorex.

Table 1 Amcrest vs Hikvision

Table 2 Amcrest vs Lorex

To learn more spec details and manufacturer’s description, current price in Amazon click the link below:

• Click here for Amcrest IP8M-2493
• Click here for Hikvision 2CD2185FWD
• Click here for Lorex LNE8974

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