Difference between IP Camera and CCTV Camera

1. IP Camera :
IP camera is a type of digital video camera used for surveillance which transmits data via a network Ethernet link also known as Internet Protocol camera. IP camera security system provides a better security with a number of additional features than traditional CCTV camera security system. IP cameras provides good quality video signals and allows to transfer signal or data via a network Ethernet link.

2. CCTV Camera :
CCTV Camera is a type of digital video camera used for surveillance which transmits a signal for observation on monitor also known as Close Circuit Television. The network of CCTV cameras makes up a complete security system and the signals are monitored and recorded and these video signals are not publicly distributed to outside receivers.

Difference between IP Camera and CCTV Camera :

S.No.	IP CAMERA	CCTV CAMERA
01.	IP Camera also known as Internet Protocol camera.	CCTV Camera also known as Close Circuit Television.
02.	IP camera is a type of digital video camera used for surveillance which transmits data via a network Ethernet link.	CCTV Camera is a type of digital video camera used for surveillance which transmits a signal for observation on monitor.
03.	IP camera broadcasts video as a digital stream of data over an IP network to a Network Video Recorder (NVR) rather than a DVR.	CCTV camera broadcasts the video to a Digital Video Recorder through coaxial cables.
04.	IP cameras use Power over Ethernet(POE) so that the need of power cables are eliminated.	CCTV cameras use coaxial cables and UTP cables as power and network cables.
05.	IP cameras offer higher resolution video and better picture quality than CCTV cameras.	CCTV cameras offer lower resolution video and less picture quality than IP cameras.
06.	In this system multiple number of IP cameras can be added.	In this system limited number of CCTV cameras can be added.
07.	Creating an IP camera security system needs less cost than creating and maintaining CCTV camera security system.	Creating a CCTV camera security system needs more cost than creating and maintaining IP camera security system.
08.	IP cameras use Wi-Fi, LAN or cellular network for connectivity.	While it uses a television to broadcasts signals.