PoE cameras with local NVR storage outperform cloud Wi-Fi cameras for serious coverage. Key specs: resolution (4MP+), night vision type, field of view, and local vs cloud storage.
Updated Apr 7, 2026

Sony
Sony FX30 Super 35 Cinema Line Camera with FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens
ILME-FX30B50
$2,076
PoE cameras with local NVR storage outperform cloud Wi-Fi cameras for serious coverage. Key specs: resolution (4MP+), night vision type, field of view, and local vs cloud storage.
Outdoor cameras last 5-10 years. IR LEDs often fail first, reducing night vision range. PoE cameras outlast battery-powered. Metal housings outlast plastic significantly.
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