What are the types of cameras? Which camera will be useful for you?

Housebreaking has been on a significant rise in 2024, with an average of two incidents of House Breaking Thefts reported in a day in 2023. In today's fast-paced world, it is essential to prioritise the security of your home so that you & your loved one's are at peace all the time.

Home cameras, also referred to as surveillance cameras, can come in handy for keeping potential intruders at bay. Depending on the camera type and its positioning, it can also be used for monitoring activities at home.

Choosing the ideal  camera can be a challenging task, owing to different types of home cameras and cctv cameras available in the market! Functionalities, price, wireless connectivity, and in-built storage are some of the factors that should be considered when opting for the right camera

In this guide, we take a deep-dive into the essentials of CCTV Cameras and home cameras so that you can decide which one suits your needs. Let's start by looking into indoor cameras and outdoor cameras, two most popular categories of home cameras currently in usage.

Broad Categories of  Cameras

There are several camera types that play an instrumental role in providing security for your home. The choice of camera depends on the primary purpose for camera installation and overall budget requirements.

Here are two most common categories of  cameras: 

Indoor  Cameras

Indoor Cameras are security devices that are primarily used for keeping a watchful eye on the home and office. Since they are installed inside the house or office, they help in monitoring the indoor activities thereby ensuring security and peace of mind.

Indoor cameras are essentially WiFi-enabled home cameras that help with round-the-clock surveillance, even when you are not at home! Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) home cameras offer more flexibility, as they are equipped with intelligent motion detection, humanoid detection and smart tracking algorithms.

On the whole, indoor home cameras are a part of the broader home surveillance system that enable you to remotely monitor the well-being of the family members (or pets) even when you are away.

Indoor home cameras is an umbrella term that encompasses many different types of cameras - Pan-tilt smart WiFi security cameras, hidden/covert cameras, fixed indoor cameras, baby monitors, 360-degree cameras, among others.

When to choose Indoor Home Cameras?

It goes without saying that Indoor cameras should be opted for when you want to monitor activities in the home on a regular basis. This is more so required if you are a frequent traveller or have kids (or elders) at home.

Outdoor CCTV Cameras

Contrary to indoor home cameras, outdoor CCTV cameras are used for monitoring the exterior areas of the house and offices. These cameras can be installed at the entryway for monitoring the entry and exit areas of your premise.

In case you have a backyard, you can consider installing CCTV cameras at strategic locations so that you can remotely monitor every nook & corner of your home.  Since outdoor cameras are relatively more powerful than indoor cameras, they can be powered via external DC supply and/or built-in battery.

Akin to indoor cameras, there are different types of outdoor cameras - HD CCTV Camera,s IP CCTV Cameras, among others

When to choose Outdoor  Cameras?

You should specifically opt for outdoor  cameras if you own a large property or you have an office setup,  so that you get comprehensive coverage of your premise, gardens  and other expansive areas of the place.

Overall, an outdoor CCTV camera helps enhance security of the home or office by a huge margin! Outdoor cameras are useful to monitor outside premises that spread across over a larger width. 

Different Types of  Home and Office Cameras

Now that we know that cameras fall under two major categories, let's look at the widely-used cameras from the lens of an Indian consumer.

Pan Tilt Smart WiFi Security Cameras (Category - Indoor)

This WiFi-enabled home camera is equipped with built-in mic and speaker, night vision, and two-way communication for enhanced security. This popular indoor home camera is extremely light-weight and can be moved around from one room to another.

It does not require any external wiring as it is powered by an external 5V DC supply. Godrej EVE PRO series are widely-used indoor home cameras, as they offer exhaustive features like intelligent motion detection, smart tracking, humanoid detection, real-time smartphone viewing, and more.

You should choose a Pan tilt security camera if you want to check in on the ones who matter most, anytime, anywhere. Wifi cameras from Godrej are also equipped with additional features like 256 GB SD Card support for external storage, and built in mic and speaker that supports two way communication. 

Night Vision Dome Cameras (Category - Outdoor)

As the name suggests, these dome-shaped cameras are particularly used when you need a 360-degree coverage. These externally-powered (12V DC) HD Colour night vision dome cameras have fixed lenses.

Dome cameras are ideally suited for installation in front yards, balconies, or parking spaces so that you get a 360-degree view of the property. This price starts from a nominal INR 1500+, that too from reputed brands like Godrej Security Solutions.

Advanced CCTV Cameras (Category - Indoor/Outdoor)

This particular category of outdoor camera has high pixel density (2304 * 1296px), fixed viewing angle, PIR (Passive InfraRed Detection), and 4G support. The camera is expected to deliver unparalleled surveillance capabilities.

As the camera has 4G connectivity, you can remotely check live video feeds and recording anytime, anywhere! The camera offers exceptional video output, whether it is day or night.

As the camera is rightfully heavier (0.5+ KG) than normal PTZ home cameras, they can also withstand extreme weather conditions. Superior surveillance technology offered by advanced CCTV cameras provide adequate peace of mind, as the facility is being supervised all the time!

IP Bullet Cameras (Category - Indoor/Outdoor)

These fixed bullet cameras are best-suited for monitoring entrances or the perimeter of the house/property. This category of camera can be used indoors as well as outdoors.

They have a rugged build quality and are capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions. An external SD card slot comes in handy when you want to store the video recordings for a longer duration. Since they have a visible design, potential intruders would refrain from unlawfully entering your premises.

Conclusion

In this guide, we looked at some of the most popular CCTV  cameras that you could leverage for enhancing the security of your premise. You could choose from different varieties of CCTV cameras for different types of homes and offices

It is recommended  to make an informed decision when buying a camera, so that you have peace of mind.