CCTV Camera Types - Dome Camera - Explained | CCTV Training Oman

CCTV Security Cameras classified as 'Dome Cameras' simply derive their name from the shape and design of the CCTV Camera Housing in which they are placed.

Advantages of Dome Cameras

Dome-Shaped Cameras have become increasingly popular over the last decade and are the preferred choice for most camera positions of most CCTV Installers today. They are much smaller than their body/box-shaped and housed relatives, which results in less obstructive, less obtrusive, and therefore a more discrete appearance. Furthermore, there is also a cost advantage, especially when externally mounted camera positions are specified: Body-Cameras/Box-Cameras require an externally rated and heated CCTV Camera Housing, whereas External Dome Cameras come as a complete all-in-one unit. This also saves the CCTV Installation Company valuable labor time.

 

Disadvantages of Dome-Cameras

Housed Body-Cameras are sometimes preferred in external applications that require a STRONG  deterrent effect, in which case the discrete appearance of smaller Dome-Types is obviously not an advantage. 

Outdoor Dome Camera

Dome Cameras are an efficient alternative to Housed Body Cameras. No additional Outdoor Housing needs to be purchased nor installed, since these models are All-In-One solutions.

Outdoor: This designates that the camera's housing has been designed and manufactured to protect the camera module, lens, and electronics within from the effects of weather, wind, dust, and common external temperatures. Prior to purchase we recommend verifying this claim in the camera's data specification sheet. The spec sheet should state something between IP 55 and IP 67 (higher = better). The word Dome refers to the outer design shape type only and expresses no information on the actual functionality of the camera itself. An Outdoor Dome Camera may have the exact same performance attributes as its housed body camera relative. Dome Type therefore only gives us information about the shape of the camera, which of course comes with a number of advantages and disadvantages.

Outdoor Dome Camera Advantages 

Dome cameras due to their static and compact design can be vandal resistant - and we highly recommend the purchasing of dome models that make use of this advantage

The Dome Type model mostly consumes less power - as very little unused air-space within the small housing needs to be heated. Often the electronic processes within a dome camera are sufficient in order to maintain operating temperature.

One of the key advantages is the discrete design. Especially in retail and domestic applications, clients are very conscious of obtrusive security cameras. The majority of customers or pedestrians do not even recognize dome models as actual cameras.