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title: Knowledge Review - Security Camera Resolution Comparison
description: Details captured by security cameras varies from 4CIF through 4K and even panoramic cameras. Watch here the video here...
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# [Knowledge Review - Security Camera Resolution Comparison](https://blog.midches.com/blog/security-camera-resolution-comparison-review)

 Written by [Matt Golueke](https://blog.midches.com/blog/author/matt-golueke) | Jun 11, 2019 3:38:57 PM

<https://blog.midches.com/blog/bosch-flexidome-ip-starlight-8000i-demo-kits>

We're at it again, more security camera resolution comparisons, this time with the new [Bosch FLEXIDOME starlight 8000i](https://blog.midches.com/blog/bosch-flexidome-ip-starlight-8000i-demo-kits) in 2MP, 6MP, and 4K UHD. But before we release that new video, it's important to review the impact of resolution on your network, your storage appliances, and the image on the screen. So, while the new 8000i resolution comparison video is being edited for a few more weeks, take a moment to review the information we highlight on a regular basis below.

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD0QS6xd2D0>

The details captured by security cameras varies widely from standard definition 4CIF through ultra-high resolution 4K cameras.

Many factors can impact the video that is viewed and recorded, however when all things are equal, what a security professional expects to capture for review following an incident varies across camera resolutions. Selection of the perfect resolution for your application depends on several factors:

- Available bandwidth
- Storage space available
- Network capability
- Budget
- Low light capability
- Desired resolution

Our team set up series of cameras: 720p, 1080p, 5 megapixel, 4K (8MP equivalent), and two panoramic 12 megapixel cameras, to see what differences can be expected by owners and end users of video surveillance systems. Nick, Tom, and Matt give us an inside look at security camera resolution comparisons in this video.

*[Watch on YouTube here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD0QS6xd2D0)*

 

[****](https://blog.midches.com/hubfs/Comprehensive_Quick_Reference_Guide%20-%20WEB%20-%20ELECTRONIC%20VERSION.pdf)

 

[Security Solutions Guide](https://blog.midches.com/hubfs/Comprehensive_Quick_Reference_Guide%20-%20WEB%20-%20ELECTRONIC%20VERSION.pdf)

 

 

 

 

<https://blog.midches.com/blog/bdh-7500hb-bosch-panoramic-camera-outdoor-housing>

 

[Deploying Bosch Panoramic 12MP Cameras Outdoors](https://blog.midches.com/blog/bdh-7500hb-bosch-panoramic-camera-outdoor-housing)

 

 

 

**Several additional resources are critical to setting reasonable expectations for video surveillance system performance:**

<https://blog.midches.com/blog/what-will-my-security-cameras-see-dori-explained>

 

[DORI: Detection Observation, Recoginition, Identification](https://blog.midches.com/blog/what-will-my-security-cameras-see-dori-explained)

 

 

 

<https://www.midches.com/resources/site-survey-video-surveillance/>

 

 

[Site Survey: Video Surveillance](https://www.midches.com/resources/site-survey-video-surveillance/)

 

 

 

 

 

 

<https://www.midches.com/for-customers/demo-equipment-loaner-program/>

 

 

[Try Before You Buy and Demonstration Options](https://www.midches.com/for-customers/demo-equipment-loaner-program/)

 

 

 

<https://blog.midches.com/blog/panoramic-cameras-180-vs-360-decision>

 

[Panoramic Imaging Considerations](https://blog.midches.com/blog/panoramic-cameras-180-vs-360-decision)

 

 

 

<https://blog.midches.com/blog/frame-rate-resolution-how-do-they-impact-bandwidth-bitrate-and-storage-cost>

 

[Frame Rate + Resolution + Storage/Bandwidth](https://blog.midches.com/blog/frame-rate-resolution-how-do-they-impact-bandwidth-bitrate-and-storage-cost)

 

 

 

[mailto:support@midches.com](mailto:support@midches.com)

 

 

[Contact our team for assistance](mailto:support@midches.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD0QS6xd2D0>

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