Box vs Dome IP Cameras

While searching for IP cameras on eBay, shoppers should know that there is more to box and dome IP cameras than their aesthetic difference. It is important that buyers know the differences and how they affect performance.

Features	Box IP Camera	Dome IP Camera
Concealment	Little; onlookers always know where the camera is pointed	Better; the direction of focus is hidden
Preferred Site of Installation	Indoor	Outdoor
Outdoor Use	Requires enclosure	Built-in protection against weather
Viewing Angle	Limited	Better viewing angles for Dome PTZ cameras
Integrated Infrared Light	Rarely built-in	Common feature
Interchangeable Lens	Easier to change lenses	Hard to switch lenses
Vandal-Proof Measures	Camera needs protection	Built-in protective measures

Box and dome IP cameras are only differentiated by design and not mode of operation. Therefore, both types of cameras can also be wired, wireless, centralized, decentralized, megapixel or day and night network cameras too.