Specifications
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W
hen it comes to mainstream CCTV
cameras, one of the most common
choices is the day/night unit. Ever
since the capability to switch between colour
and monochrome images became available,
these units have solved a problem for
installers.
Some might see the humble day/night
camera as something of an old technology, but
the fact is that many leading manufacturers
have worked at enhancing their product
offering, and have created better cameras
which address the issues that installers
regularly face.
All cameras were installed by the same test
team, and were tested simultaneously. All
used the same lenses, and care was taken to
ensure that cable lengths, routing, etc., were
identical. Also, units were maximised for
performance in the real world.
Most day/night cameras work well in
periods of bright daylight, and periods of
darkness. However, many struggle in the dawn
and dusk periods. This was a focus of this
Benchmark test.
The main purpose of the test was to assess
day/night performance. Other features and
functions were considered, as was trade price,
to ensure that a balance regarding
functionality could be achieved.
Samsung SHC735P
Samsung has been on something of a mission
to launch more products and upgrade all of
their offerings, but when it comes to low light
performance the SHC735P is still a camera
that sells well. It will no doubt be replaced at
some point, but currently it is something of a
stalwart model in the manufacturer’s range.
The camera uses Samsung Techwin’s SV-IV
processing chipset, and delivers a quoted
resolution of 560 TV lines. The signal to noise
ratio is quoted as 52dB, and sensitivity is
specified as 0.3 lux for a 50 IRE signal.
The camera is a day/night model, and
features a number of functions designed to
enhance low light performance, such as Sens-
Open All Hours?
PRODUCT Pelco Samsung Sony Vista
C10DN6X SHC735P SSCE473P VPC524DN
PRODUCT DESIGN 82% 84% 80% 75%
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 75% 87% 75% 75%
IMAGE QUALITY 83% 87% 80% 82%
DAY/NIGHT PERFORMANCE 80% 82% 80% 78%
OVERALL RATING 80% 85% 79% 78%
Samsung SHC735P
A very high level of flexibility
Carries a price premium, but you do get what you pay for!
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