2MP Security Cameras

2MP Security Cameras

2MP security cameras, also known as 1080p cameras, offer a resolution of around 2 million pixels, providing decent image quality for general surveillance needs. They are suitable for monitoring indoor spaces, homes, and small businesses. While not as detailed as higher-resolution cameras, 2MP cameras are cost-effective, easy to install, and offer adequate coverage for many applications. They are popular for their simplicity, reliability, and compatibility with various security camera systems.

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2 MP Security Cameras FAQ

Is 2 MP good for a security camera?

A 2 MP (megapixel) security camera can be sufficient for certain applications, but its suitability depends on specific needs. A 2 MP camera provides 1080p resolution, delivering clear images and decent detail for general surveillance. It's suitable for small to medium-sized areas, like homes, small businesses, or offices. For larger spaces or applications that require more intricate detail, higher resolution cameras, such as 3 MP Camera, 4 MP Camera, 5 MP (3K) Camera, 8 MP (4K) Camera or 12 MP Camera, may be preferred. Consider factors like area size, required coverage, and budget when determining the appropriate resolution for your security camera.

What are the benefits of higher resolution cameras?

Higher resolution cameras offer several benefits compared to lower resolution ones:

  1. Sharper Images: Higher resolution cameras capture more details, providing clearer and sharper images, enabling better identification of people or objects.
  2. Enhanced Zooming: With more pixels, you can zoom in on the footage without losing significant image quality, helping to identify critical details in the scene.
  3. Wider Coverage: Higher resolution cameras can cover more significant areas effectively, reducing the number of cameras needed for surveillance.
  4. Improved Video Analytics: The extra detail allows for better object recognition and tracking, enhancing the effectiveness of video analytics and intelligent features.
  5. Increased Forensic Value: High-resolution footage provides better evidence for investigations and prosecutions.
  6. Better Low-Light Performance: Some higher resolution cameras have larger image sensors, improving low-light performance and providing clearer images in dark environments.
  7. Future-Proofing: As technology advances, higher resolution cameras will remain relevant for more extended periods, ensuring a longer lifespan for your surveillance system.
  8. Professional Applications: Higher resolution cameras are commonly used in critical applications like airports, casinos, banks, and government facilities, where detailed imaging is crucial.

It's essential to consider the trade-off between higher resolution and increased storage and bandwidth requirements. Higher resolution cameras generate more extensive data, necessitating more significant storage capacity and higher network capabilities.

  • LTS Security LTPTZIP772NW-X32IR

    LTS PTZIP772NW-X32IR 2MP Night Vision Outdoor PTZ IP Security Camera with 32x Optical Zoom - LTPTZIP772NW-X32IR

    Brand: LTS Security

    Part Number: LTPTZIP772NW-X32IR
    $797.95
    • Compression : H.265, H.264, H.265 Plus, H.264 Plus, MJPEG,
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 2.6°Field of View 50.8°Field of View
    • Max. FPS and Resolution : 30fps at 1080P
    • Lens Type : Motorized (Automatic Zoom) Lens
    • Lens Size : 4.8~153mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.8" Sensor
    • Protection Code : IP66 IK10
    • Material : ADC12
    • Environmental : Outdoor
    • Aperture : F1.6
    • Audio Support : Built-in Speaker
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    2MP 2MP
    656 656 Night Vision
    ADC12 ADC12
    $797.95
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  • Vivotek IP9165-HT-v2 2MP Indoor Box IP Security Camera with H.265, 3.9~10mm, SNV II, WDR Pro II, i-CS - 1

    Vivotek IP9165-HT-v2 2MP Indoor Box IP Security Camera with H.265, 3.9~10mm, SNV II, WDR Pro II, i-CS

    Brand: Vivotek

    Part Number: IP9165-HT-V2
    $1,250.00
    $805.47
    • Compression : H.265, H.264, MJPEG,
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 109.7°Field of View 42.7°Field of View
    • Lens Type : Varifocal (Manual Zoom) Lens
    • Lens Size : 3.9~10mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2" Sensor
    • Video Output : 1x BNC
    • Environmental : Indoor
    • Aperture : F1.5 F2.7
    • Audio Support : External Microphone
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    2MP 2MP
    $1,250.00
    $805.47
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  • Geovision GV-LPC2211

    Geovision GV-LPC2211 2MP License Plate Recognition Bullet IP Security Camera, 9~22mm Motorized Lens - 84-LPC2211-0010

    Brand: Geovision

    Part Number: 84-LPC2211-0010
    $635.32
    • Compression : MJPEG, H.264,
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 39°Field of View 17°Field of View
    • Max. FPS and Resolution : 30fps at 1080P
    • Lens Type : Motorized (Automatic Zoom) Lens
    • Lens Size : 9~22mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.8" Sensor
    • Protection Code : IP67
    • Color : White
    • Environmental : Outdoor
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    2MP 2MP
    65 65 Night Vision
    White White
    $635.32
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  • Samsung Hanwha QNP-6320 2MP PTZ IP Security Camera with 4.44~142.6mm Motorized Varifocal Lens - 1

    Samsung Hanwha QNP-6320 2MP PTZ IP Security Camera with 4.44~142.6mm Motorized Varifocal Lens

    Brand: Hanwha Vision

    Part Number: QNP-6320
    $2,300.00
    $1,742.54
    • Compression : H.265, H.264, MJPEG,
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 64.66°Field of View 2.29°Field of View
    • Max. FPS and Resolution : 60fps at 1080P
    • Lens Type : Motorized (Automatic Zoom) Lens
    • Lens Size : 4.44~142.6mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.8" Sensor
    • Max. Storage Capacity : 256 GB Storage Capacity
    • Color : White
    • Environmental : Indoor
    • Aperture : F1.6 F4.4
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    2MP 2MP
    White White
    $2,300.00
    $1,742.54
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  • Vivotek FD9166-HNF2 2MP IR H.265 Indoor Mini Dome IP Security Camera with 2.8mm Fixed Lens - 1

    Vivotek FD9166-HNF2 2MP IR H.265 Indoor Mini Dome IP Security Camera with 2.8mm Fixed Lens

    Brand: Vivotek

    Part Number: FD9166-HNF2
    $395.00
    $286.90
    • Compression : H.265, H.264, MJPEG,
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 109°Field of View
    • Max. FPS and Resolution : 30fps at 1920 x 1080
    • Lens Type : Fixed Lens
    • Lens Size : 2.8mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.9" Sensor
    • Environmental : Indoor
    • Aperture : F1.8
    • Audio Support : Built-in Microphone
    Network (IP) Network (IP)
    2MP 2MP
    32 32 Night Vision
    $395.00
    $286.90
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  • AXIS Q6075-E 60 Hz 2MP Outdoor PTZ IP Security Camera with 40x Optical Zoom - 01752-004 - 1

    AXIS Q6075-E 60 Hz 2MP Outdoor PTZ IP Security Camera with 40x Optical Zoom - 01752-004

    Brand: AXIS

    Part Number: 01752-004
    $3,499.00
    $3,390.36
    • Compression : H.265, H.264, MJPEG,
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 65.1°Field of View 2.00°Field of View
    • Lens Type : Motorized (Automatic Zoom) Lens
    • Lens Size : 4.25~170mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.8" Sensor
    • Protection Code : IP66 IP67 NEMA 4X IK10
    • Environmental : Outdoor
    • Aperture : F1.6 F4.95
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    Network (IP) Network (IP)
    2MP 2MP
    $3,499.00
    $3,390.36
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  • AXIS Q6225-LE 60 Hz 2MP Night Vision Outdoor Heavy-Duty PTZ IP Security Camera - 02317-004 - 1

    AXIS Q6225-LE 60 Hz 2MP Night Vision Outdoor Heavy-Duty PTZ IP Security Camera - 02317-004

    Brand: AXIS

    Part Number: 02317-004
    $3,949.00
    $3,829.49
    • Compression : H.265, H.264, MJPEG,
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 2.2°Field of View 63.8°Field of View
    • Max. FPS and Resolution : 60fps at 1080P
    • Lens Size : 6.91~214.64mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2" Sensor
    • Protection Code : IP66 IP68 IK10
    • Color : Gray
    • Material : Aluminum
    • Environmental : Outdoor
    • Aperture : F1.36 F4.6
    • IR Corrected : IR Corrected
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    Network (IP) Network (IP)
    2MP 2MP
    1300 1300 Night Vision
    Gray Gray
    Aluminum Aluminum
    $3,949.00
    $3,829.49
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  • Vivotek IB9367-EHT-v2 2MP Night Vision Outdoor Bullet IP Security Camera with H.265, 2.7~13.5mm, 60fps - 1

    Vivotek IB9367-EHT-v2 2MP Night Vision Outdoor Bullet IP Security Camera with H.265, 2.7~13.5mm, 60fps

    Brand: Vivotek

    Part Number: IB9367-EHT-v2
    $850.00
    $588.38
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 105°Field of View
    • Max. FPS and Resolution : 60fps at 1920 x 1080
    • Lens Type : Motorized (Automatic Zoom) Lens Varifocal (Manual Zoom) Lens
    • Lens Size : 2.7~13.5mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.8" Sensor
    • Protection Code : IP67
    • Environmental : Outdoor
    • Aperture : F1.4
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    Network (IP) Network (IP)
    2MP 2MP
    $850.00
    $588.38
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  • Samsung Hanwha SCV-6085R 2MP IR Outdoor Dome HD CCTV Security Camera with 4.3x Optical Zoom - 1

    Samsung Hanwha SCV-6085R 2MP IR Outdoor Dome HD CCTV Security Camera with 4.3x Optical Zoom

    Brand: Hanwha Vision

    Part Number: SCV-6085R
    $250.00
    $206.01
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 110.2°Field of View 32°Field of View
    • Max. FPS and Resolution : 30fps at 1080P
    • Lens Type : Varifocal (Manual Zoom) Lens
    • Lens Size : 3.2~10mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.8" Sensor
    • Video Output : 1x BNC
    • Protection Code : IP66 IK10
    • Color : Ivory
    • Material : Aluminum
    • Environmental : Outdoor
    • Aperture : F1.6
    HD CCTV HD CCTV
    2MP 2MP
    98 98 Night Vision
    Ivory Ivory
    Aluminum Aluminum
    $250.00
    $206.01
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  • Vivotek FD9368-HTV

    Vivotek FD9368-HTV 2MP Outdoor Dome IP Security Camera with 2.8–12mm Lens and Built-In IR

    Brand: Vivotek

    Part Number: FD9368-HTV
    $324.00
    $237.55
    • Compression : H.265, H.264, MJPEG,
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 32°Field of View 93°Field of View
    • Lens Type : Motorized (Automatic Zoom) Lens
    • Lens Size : 2.8~12mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.9" Sensor
    • Protection Code : IP66 IK10
    • Environmental : Outdoor
    • Audio Support : Built-in Microphone
    Network (IP) Network (IP)
    2MP 2MP
    98 98 Night Vision
    $324.00
    $237.55
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  • Arecont Vision AV2856DNIR-S 2MP Night Vision Outdoor Micro Dome IP Security Camera with 2.8mm Fixed Lens, H.265 - 1

    Arecont Vision AV2856DNIR-S 2MP Night Vision Outdoor Micro Dome IP Security Camera with 2.8mm Fixed Lens, H.265

    Brand: Arecont Vision

    Part Number: AV2856DNIR-S
    $546.00
    $381.22
    • Compression : H.265, H.264, JPEG,
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 106.7°Field of View
    • Max. FPS and Resolution : 60fps at 1080P
    • Lens Type : Fixed Lens
    • Lens Size : 2.8mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.8" Sensor
    • Max. Storage Capacity : 1 TB Storage Capacity
    • Protection Code : IP66 IK10
    • Color : White
    • Environmental : Outdoor
    • Aperture : F1.6
    • IR Corrected : IR Corrected
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    Network (IP) Network (IP)
    2MP 2MP
    49 49 Night Vision
    White White
    $546.00
    $381.22
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  • Vivotek FD9167-HT-v2 2MP Night Vision Indoor Dome IP Security Camera with H.265, 60fps - 1

    Vivotek FD9167-HT-v2 2MP Night Vision Indoor Dome IP Security Camera with H.265, 60fps

    Brand: Vivotek

    Part Number: FD9167-HT-v2
    $691.00
    $499.45
    • Compression : H.265, H.264, MJPEG,
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 110°Field of View 33°Field of View
    • Max. FPS and Resolution : 60fps at 1080P
    • Lens Type : Motorized (Automatic Zoom) Lens
    • Lens Size : 2.7~13.5mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.8" Sensor
    • Protection Code : IP54
    • Color : White
    • Environmental : Indoor
    • Aperture : F1.4 F2.8
    • Audio Support : Built-in Microphone
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    Network (IP) Network (IP)
    2MP 2MP
    164 164 Night Vision
    White White
    $691.00
    $499.45
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  • Geovision GV-UNFE2503

    Geovision GV-UNFE2503 2MP Outdoor Fisheye IP Security Camera - 84-UNFE250-3010

    Brand: Geovision

    Part Number: 84-UNFE250-3010
    $106.15
    • Compression : H.264, MJPEG,
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 180°Field of View
    • Max. FPS and Resolution : 30fps at 1080P
    • Lens Type : Fixed Lens
    • Lens Size : 1.19mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.8" Sensor
    • Protection Code : IP67
    • Color : Black
    • Environmental : Outdoor
    Network (IP) Network (IP)
    2MP 2MP
    Black Black
    $106.15
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  • AXIS M1075-L 2MP Night Vision Indoor Box IP Security Camera with PIR Sensor - 02350-001 - 1

    AXIS M1075-L 2MP Night Vision Indoor Box IP Security Camera with PIR Sensor - 02350-001

    Brand: AXIS

    Part Number: 02350-001
    $396.12
    • Compression : H.265, H.264, MJPEG,
    • Lens Type : Fixed Lens
    • Lens Size : 3.16mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Sensor Size : 1/2.9" Sensor
    • Color : White
    • Material : Aluminum Plastic
    • Environmental : Indoor
    • Aperture : F2.0
    • Audio Support : Built-in Microphone Built-in Speaker
    • IR Corrected : IR Corrected
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    Network (IP) Network (IP)
    2MP 2MP
    White White
    Aluminum Aluminum
    Plastic Plastic
    $396.12
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  • Hikvision DS-2CE16D9T-AIRAZH 2MP IR Outdoor Bullet HD-TVI Security Camera - 1

    Hikvision DS-2CE16D9T-AIRAZH 2MP IR Outdoor Bullet HD-TVI Security Camera

    Brand: Hikvision

    Part Number: DS-2CE16D9T-AIRAZH
    $315.00
    $179.99
    • Field of View (Horizontal) : 6°Field of View 59°Field of View
    • Max. FPS and Resolution : 30fps at 1080P
    • Lens Type : Motorized (Automatic Zoom) Lens
    • Lens Size : 5~50mm Lens
    • Sensor Type : CMOS
    • Protection Code : IP66
    • Color : White
    • Environmental : Outdoor
    HD CCTV HD CCTV
    2MP 2MP
    361 361 Night Vision
    White White
    $315.00
    $179.99
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Why should I buy a 2MP security camera?

Purchasing a 2MP (2-megapixel) resolution security camera offers numerous advantages that can greatly enhance your surveillance capabilities and overall security. In today's technologically advanced world, investing in a higher resolution camera like a 2MP model is a wise decision for several reasons.

First and foremost, a 2MP camera provides significantly clearer and more detailed images compared to lower-resolution options. This enhanced clarity enables better identification of individuals, objects, and events, thereby improving the accuracy of video analysis and investigations. It allows you to capture finer details such as facial features, license plate numbers, or specific object attributes, providing invaluable evidence in case of incidents or crimes.

Secondly, the 2MP resolution ensures a wider coverage area without compromising image quality. With more pixels, the camera can cover a larger field of view while still maintaining sharpness and clarity. This is particularly important for monitoring expansive spaces like parking lots, warehouses, or outdoor perimeters, where a broad perspective is necessary for comprehensive surveillance.

Moreover, the higher resolution of 2MP cameras makes them more effective in low-light conditions. The additional pixels enhance light sensitivity, resulting in better night vision capabilities. This means the camera can still capture usable footage with minimal ambient lighting, increasing the security coverage during the darker hours.

Furthermore, 2MP cameras often come equipped with advanced features such as digital zoom, wide dynamic range, and smart analytics. These functionalities enhance the camera's versatility and efficiency, allowing you to focus on specific areas of interest or receive alerts based on predefined criteria, making your surveillance system more proactive and intelligent.

In the context of modern technology, future-proofing your security system is vital. Opting for a 2MP resolution ensures that your cameras remain relevant for an extended period, even as higher-resolution options become more commonplace. This way, you won't have to upgrade your equipment frequently, saving costs in the long run.

Finally, a 2MP security camera is compatible with a wide range of recording and storage systems, including cloud-based solutions and network video recorders (NVRs). This flexibility gives you the freedom to choose the best storage option that suits your needs, providing secure and accessible footage whenever required. 

Selecting a 2 Megapixel security camera grants you access to superior image quality, wider coverage, enhanced low-light performance, and future-proofing capabilities. These advantages combine to create a robust and reliable surveillance solution that bolsters the safety and security of your property, assets, and personnel. Embracing the technological advancements of a 2MP camera ensures you have the edge in maximizing security effectiveness in an ever-changing world.