A fixed network camera is a stationary IP surveillance camera with a static lens and non-movable field of view. As the Axis IP-Surveillance System Design Manual defines, "a fixed camera is one whose viewing angle is fixed once it is mounted," making it the traditional camera type in the digital age. Unlike PTZ cameras, fixed cameras cannot pan, tilt, or zoom once installed—but their simplicity is a major strength.
The image sensor is the camera's "eye." Most modern fixed network cameras use progressive scan CMOS sensors, which capture full-frame images without the artifacts of older rolling-shutter systems. High-end models now feature sensors as large as 1/2.4" to 1/2.5" for superior low-light performance. A fixed network camera is a stationary IP
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| Feature / Cost | Fixed Camera (Dome/Bullet) | PTZ Camera | |---|---|---| | | None (Static) | Pan, Tilt, Zoom (Motorized) | | Coverage per unit | One fixed scene (max ~180°) | Massive areas (360° pan, ~180° tilt) | | Best Use Case | Entrance monitoring, corridor, register, parking lot entry | Airport tarmac, stadium, city center, large warehouses | | Operator Control | None (Set & Forget) | Full remote manual or auto-tracking | | Maintenance | Low (No moving parts) | High (Gears, belts, motors wear) | | Cost Ratio | 1x (Baseline) | Typically 5x to 8x higher than a basic fixed camera | | Bandwidth | Consistent and low | Highly variable (spiky during motion) | | Feature / Cost | Fixed Camera (Dome/Bullet)