HikvisionDS-2CD2387G2-L(U) or DS‑2CD2347G2H‑LIU

[weimaraner95]

I'm in the UK and undecided on a ColorVu or Hybrid model.
Obviously specs are slightly different
8Mp 4K 1/1 2 sensor to 4Mp 1/1 8 . to name a few.

It's only for a yard (see pic) not sure if the DS-2CD2387G2-L(U) is overkill and not really suitable and that a G2H‑ would give a better video at night having less resolution and a better suited CMOS.
Happy to hear from the experts and also open to alternatives with similar specs around the same price .

Photo taken from 2m will mount 2.5 to 3m. Any issues I may encounter with it being such a fov to capture. I believe you can have modes like corridor to view narrow spaces.
Usual need the best for capturing clear nighttime images
Thanks

 

[wittaj]

Unless you are willing to run the white LED all night or have enough light, do not go with the camera without IR capabililty.

 

[weimaraner95]

I've been told to always go with a 1/1.2 sensor as it will let more light in , and works better at night . Is that the case and if so if would have to be a 8mp camera as the 4mp is only 1/1.8. I'd be better if with a hybrid as don't intend on leaving the white led on all night

 

[wittaj]

The larger sensor does zero good if it doesn't have light.

All cameras need light, either visible or infrared.

A 1/1.8" 4MP with infrared will beat a 1/1.2" 8MP with no light all night long.

 

[weimaraner95]

Yeah but isn't the 1/1.2 cam getting it's light from built in , It just has to stay on all night , with no ambient light available.

Think I confused it .

By day full colour view , at night IR mode ( would still capture good quality pics of peeps). But to have this in colour the cameras white light will active upon motion.

I do have the odd motion detected solar light setup too.

But you would advise on getting the smart Hybrid..

Looking at this model now

Hikvision DS-2CD2347G3-LI2UY(Black) 4MP Smart Hybrid Light with ColorVu 3.0​

I don't want to buy a camera that gives me white fussy unidentified images in IR or can't give me full colour at night

 

[wittaj]

Right, but many people don't want to use the built-in white light as it looks out of place or for a variety of reasons and they think the camera will be able to still see in the dark.

To not get fuzzy images, you need a least a 1/120 shutter at night. The faster the shutter, the more light that is needed. The IR will be more than enough.

 

[weimaraner95]

So the above cam is 1/1.8 would I get fuss in colour mode ? However images in IR would be good.

 

[wittaj]

If you are not going to use the built in white lights or don't have enough light, then yes a color only camera will suffer.

 

[weimaraner95]

Cheers I intend to use both (color and IR) on the hybrid model. it's only 1/1.8 though.
My last cams where was a Reolink 820a 843a and wasn't great at night ..

 

[wittaj]

Almost anything will beat reolink at night lol

 

[wittaj]

Here is link to a thread of many that shows the disappointment of many thinking a ColorVu camera was magic and could defy physics. Full Color type cameras are great if you have light, but will be horrible if you do not have enough light (as is any surveillance camera)

Initial review of the DS-2CD2347G2-L(U) ColorVu 2.0 IP camera.