June 27, 2019

Ubiquiti UniFi Security Cameras - Observations

Updated: 2018-08-09

A gathering of information about Ubiquiti UniFi security cameras. Check back for updates.

Summary: All Ubiquiti cameras are 2 megapixel, 1080p resolution except for the G4-PRO which is 8 megapixel. Don't expect anything more than that. I can't recommend any of the Ubiquiti cameras except the G4-PRO and it is very expensive.

UVC-G4-PRO

  • Resolution: 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
  • Sensor: 8 megapixel
  • Zoom: 3x Optical
  • Expensive
  • Can not tip up enough with ceiling mount, see note on G3-PRO
  • Gorgeous picture. Best images I have seen on a security camera.
  • 40 PPF at 50 feet, 87.5 degrees
  • 40 PPF at 35 feet, 108 degrees

UVC-G3-PRO

  • Resolution: 1080p Full HD (1920x1080)
  • Sensor: 2 megapixel
  • Zoom: 3x Optical
  • Possibly an all metal case
  • Can not tip up enough when mounting on a ceiling. For instance, when mounted under a garage eave, about 8' off the ground, the camera stays tilted down and can not get enough "outward" look to it. This 12 degree SkyBell camera wedge solves the problem.
  • Camera does not stay focused when using the optical zoom. Takes a couple seconds to focus after the zoom is stopped.
  • Picture quality is better than the G3-Bullet.
  • 40 PPF at 25 feet, 87.5 degrees

UVC-G3-AF (UVC-G3-Bullet)

  • Resolution: 1080p Full HD (1920x1080)
  • Sensor: 4 megapixel. There might only be 2 usable megapixels according to info in this thread. UBNT says it is a 4 megapixel sensor but is a 1080p (2 megapixel) output. Therefore UBNT seems to want it called a 2 megapixel camera.
  • 802.3af POEa.
  • Base is plastic
  • Body might be plastic
  • Picture quality is good but not near as good at the G4-PRO
  • IR flood is only good for about 20' range. Range extender is optional but a bit clunky
  • RMA this camera. Stuck in 10mbps Ethernet mode. Ubiquiti is quick to grant an RMA but it is costing me $13 to ship it back to them. The replacement camera Ethernet behaves as expected, 100mbps.
  • 40 PPF at 25 feet, 87.5 degrees

References

No comments:

Post a Comment