Technology

Max Resolution

Video Output Quality

Analog

HD-CVI

960H960 x 582 px

1080p1920 x 1080 px

FairLeast crisp
images
True colors
(mftr dependent)

Coaxia
l Cable

Very good
in daylightImages not
as crisp in low light
conditions

1600 (720p)
1000

Transmission (RG59)
Distance

1300 (1080p)

Twiste
350without
d Pair
ballun1000with ballun
(CAT5)

650

All analog cameras,

All analog cameras,

configuration

configurations

N/A

Like-branded HD-CVI
cameras, on any
channel, in any
configuration

N/A

Supported IP cameras,
on select channels,
in select configurations

DVR Hybrid
Capabilities

Select models offer

hybrid capabilities

Limited configurability

Format Compatibility

Open standard,
countless
manufacturers with
unlimited crosscompatibility

Proprietary technology, only

produced by 1 manufacturer,
Dahua - out of China. Concern
is limited supply options, limited
technology options, and lack of
competitive pricing

Analog on any channel, in any limited channels, limited

HD
DVR Input
Compatibility Analog

IP

AHD
1080p*1920 x 1080
px*expected EOY 2014

HD-SDI

HD-TVI

1080p1920 x 1080
1080p1920 x 1080 px
px
Very goodSharp
images up to 1080p
True colors

Very goodSharp
images up to 1080p
True colors

1600

492

1600

492

350(digital
converter required)

700

All analog
cameras, limited
channels, limited
configurations

Limited models,
limited channels,
limited
configurations

All analog cameras,

on any channel, in
any configuration

Like-branded AHD
cameras, on any
channel, in any
configuration

Select HD-SDI
cameras, on any
channel, in any
configuration

Any HD-TVI camera,

on any channel, in
any configuration

N/A

N/A

Supported IP
cameras, on 2
channels, in any
configuration

Limited configurability

Limited
configurability

Yes, unlimited
configurability

GoodImages not
as crisp
Colors not as
accurate

Open standard,
multiple
manufacturers - are
Open standard,
currently exiting the
limited manufacturers
market as
alternative
HD formats
outpace SDI

Open standard, over

100 manufacturers
have launched or are
developing solutions
using TVI technology