Camera Selection Guide 2025

SMART Surveillance 2025 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

Select technology: All | IP | Other/speciality-camera | Thermal


Select brand: All | Bosch | Dahua Technology | Hikvision



Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Bosch

Supplier(s): Use dealer search to locate your nearest authorised dealer.

Camera name: Flexidome 8100i

Maximum resolution: 4K UHD@ 30 fps.

Lighting Capabilities: Up to 50m IR, 0.009 lx colour and 0.0007 lx monochrome.

Software provided with camera: IVA Pro Buildings, IVA Pro Perimeter and IVA Pro Privacy.

Onboard intelligence/analytics: IVA Pro Buildings brings highly reliable deep-learning based detection of persons and vehicles; Camera Trainer based on machine learning.

ONVIF conformant: Yes.

Description: Edge-based intelligence, exceptional imaging no matter what, simplicity and efficiency in setup and operation, robust design, highest cybersecurity measures make the FLEXIDOME 8100i the ultimate video security camera series. Designed for areas that demand clear, relevant images 24/7 and accurate data for actionable insights: intelligent, reliable, effortless.

Variations in range:

• Motorized PTRZ. X-series available with HDR X and Starlight X. Electronic Image Stabilisation. Tele versions available. HDR Up to 141 Db. IP66 / IP67 / IP6K9K, IK11. PoE / 12V / 24V. Integrated microphone on IR variant.

Contact: Quintin van den Berg

Tel: +27 11 651 9600

[email protected]



Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Bosch

Supplier(s): Use dealer search to locate your nearest authorised dealer.

Camera name: Dinion Thermal 8100i

Maximum resolution: 640 x 480 @ 30 fps.

Lighting Capabilities: Long-range detection capabilities in 0 lux conditions.

Software provided with camera: The camera comes with IVA Pro Buildings and Perimeter, in combination with thermal imaging, which brings highly reliable deep-learning based detection and tracking of persons and vehicles. IVA Pro 3D autocalibration significantly reduces installation and commissioning time.

Onboard storage: Internal (5s prealarm recording) and 2 slots for micro SD cards up to 2 TB.

Onboard intelligence/analytics: The AI based IVA Pro enables reliable identification of people and vehicles at great distances, regardless of environmental distractions.

ONVIF conformant: Yes.

Description: The DINION thermal 8100i incorporates uncooled vanadium oxide microbolometer technology to deliver unparalleled thermal imaging. It detects heat signatures emitted by objects, making it effective in environments where visual light is absent or compromised, such as complete darkness, smoke, and fog. Its ability to visualise subtle temperature differences ensures exceptional situational awareness in the most challenging conditions.

Variations in range:

• High resolution VGA thermal imaging/QVGA thermal imaging; IP66; IP67, NEMA 4x; IK10; PoE; Ideal for critical infrastructure security applications.

Contact: Quintin van den Berg

Tel: +27 11 651 9600

[email protected]





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