Foscam Camera Comparison Chart

Recently I had reason to need to put some security cameras in my home.  Foscam makes some of the best cameras, but for some reason they do not have a chart comparing the features of each model.  Since I was having to look them all up on the Foscam site one at a time I went ahead and made a comparison chart so that the next person would have a little easier time of it than I did.  It is below the fold.  If it is helpful to you I would appreciate if you would buy through one of the Amazon affiliate links assuming the price is right for you.

The table plugin I found for WordPress is not too powerful so you will likely find it a bit unwieldy and inelegant, but it gets the job done and does let you sort by feature.  There are seventeen models so be sure to select the correct qty on the dropdown selection and it does scroll to the right for more specs.  If anyone has a better way of doing this just drop me a line in the comment section and I will work on it.  Some of the entries don’t make much sense, but they are entered verbatim from the Foscam site.

Update:  I added some of the D-Link cameras and the newer Foscam cameras to the .pdf and Excel versions.  The web table below is a bit too unwieldy to be adding to so it is unchanged.

And here are the .pdf and Excel versions.

Foscam Camera Comparison Table

 Modelretail priceindoor/outdoorResolutionColorWeightImage SensorDisplay ResolutionLensMini LuminationLens TypeViewing AngleInputOutputAudio CompressionImage CompressionImage Frame RateFlip Mirror ImagesLight FrequencyVideo ParametersEthernetWireless StandardsData RateWireless SecurityPan/Tilt AngleInfrared LightDimensionGross WeightNet WeightStorage TemperatureStorage HumidityCPUMemory SizeDisplay CardSupported OSBrowserCertificationWarrantyProduct TypeForm FactorFlash LEDNumber of Batteries SupportedBattery Size SupportedApplication/Usage 
FI9828W$299.99outdoor1280 x 960 Pixels (1.3 Megapixels)White4.5High Definition Color CMOS Sensor1280 x 960 Pixels (1.3 Megapixels)f: 3.7~14.8mm0 Lux (With IR Lights)Glass Lens70 DegreesExternal 3.5mm standard interface for two-way audioExternal 3.5mm standard interface for two-way audioPCM/G.726H.26415fps(VGA), 30fps(QVGA)Verical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorAdjustable Hue, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and SharpnessOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11b/g/n802.11b: 11Mbps(Max.), 802.11g: 54Mbps(Max.) 802.11n: 150Mbps(Max.)WEP & WPA & WPA2 EncryptionHorizontal: 355°ree; & Vertical: 75°ree, 3 x Optical Zoom21 IR LEDs, Night visibility up to 20meters11 x 10 x 5 in4.0 lbs (Color Box Size: 12 x 11 x 6.5 in)2.48 Ibs-4°F ~ 140°F0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHZ or above (suggested 3.0 GHZ)256 MB or above (suggested 1.0 GB)64M or AboveMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / MacIE7.0, IE8.0 firefox, goolge chrome, safari or other standard browsersCE, FCC, RoHSLimited 1-year warrantyWireless IP CameraNoNoNoNoNo
FI9826WB$249.99indoorNoBlack1.8High Definition Color CMOS Sensor1280*960 (1.3 Megapixel)f: 4~9mm, F:1.80 Lux (With IR Illuminator)Glass Lens35~70°Built-In MicrophoneBuilt-In Speaker (External Speaker Jack Available)G.711/G.726, Audio sampling Bit rate 128kbps ~ 2.048MbpsH.26425fps(50Hz), 30fps(60Hz),Down adjustableVerical / Horizontal50Hz, 60HzBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11 b/g/nWIFI(IEEE802.11b/g/n)WEP & WPA WPA2 EncryptionHorizontal: 300° & Vertical: 120° - 3x Optical Zoom5mm 11 IR LEDs, Night visibility up to 8 metres5 x 4 x 5 in1.8 lbs (Color Box Size: 8 x 5 x 6.5 in)0.8 Ibs (accessories included)-10°C ~ 60° (14°F ~ 140°F)0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHz or above (suggested 3.0GHz)256MB or above (suggested 1.0GB)64MB or aboveMicrosoft Windows 2000/XP, Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Mac OS, LinuxIE6 and above version or compatible browser, Firefox or other standard browsersCE, FCCLimited 1-year warrantyWireless IP CameraNoNoNoNoNo

FI9831WB$199.99indoor960p HDBlack1.8Color CMOS Sensor1280 * 960p (1.3 Megapixel)f: 2.8mm, F:2.40.5LuxGlass Lens70 DegreeBuilt-In MicrophoneBuilt-In Speaker (External Speaker Jack Available)G.711/G.726, Audio sampling Bit rate 128kbps ~ 2.048MbpsH.26425fps(50Hz), 30fps(60Hz),Down adjustableVerical / Horizontal50Hz, 60HzBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11 b/g/nWIFI(IEEE802.11b/g/n)WEP & WPA WPA2 EncryptionHorizontal: 300° & Vertical: 120°5mm 11 IR LEDs, Night visibility up to 8 metres5 x 4 x 5 in1.8 Ibs (Color Box Size: 8 x 5 x 6.5)0.7 Ibs (accessories included)-10°C ~ 60° (14°F ~ 140°F)0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHz or above (suggested 3.0GHz)256MB or above (suggested 1.0GB)64MB or aboveMicrosoft Windows 2000/XP, Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Mac OS, LinuxIE6 and above version or compatible browser, Firefox or other standard browsersCE, FCCLimited 1-year warrantyWireless IP CameraNoNoNoNoNo
FI9805WS$199.99outdoorNoSilver3.5CMOS Sensor1.3 megapixel, 960p?1280*960??VGA?640*480??QVGA?320*240?4mm0.5LuxGlass Lens70°(4mm lens)Linear InputLinear OutputG.711/G.726H.26425fps(PAL Formats), 30fps(NTSC Formats)Verical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g: 11 MBPS (max), 802.11g: 54MBPS (max)WEP & WPA WPA2 EncryptionN/A8mm 36 IR LEDs, Night visibility up to 30 meters8 x 3.5 x 3.25 in3.3 lbs (Color Box Size: 10 x 5 x 8 in)3.1 lbs (Accessories Included)-10°ree ~ 60°ree (14°ree F ~ 140°ree F)0% - 90% non-condensing2.0GHZ or above (suggested 3.0 GHZ)256 MB or above (suggested 1.0 GB)64M or AboveMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / MacIE 6.0, IE 7.0, Firefox, Safari (no sound), and other standard browserCE, FCCLimited 1-year warrantyWireless IP CameraNoNoNoNoNo
FI9805ES$199.99outdoorNoSilver3.5CMOS Sensor1.3 megapixel, 960p?1280*960??VGA?640*480??QVGA?320*240?4mm0.5LuxGlass Lens70°(4mm lens)Linear InputLinear OutputG.711/G.726H.26425fps(PAL Formats), 30fps(NTSC Formats)Verical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45N/A - Supports IEEE802.3af PoEN/A - Supports IEEE802.3af PoEN/A - Supports IEEE802.3af PoEN/A8mm 36 IR LEDs, Night visibility up to 30 meters8 x 3.5 x 3.25 in3.3 lbs (Color Box Size: 10 x 5 x 8 in)3.1 lbs (Accessories Included)-10°ree ~ 60°ree (14°ree F ~ 140°ree F)0% - 90% non-condensing2.0GHZ or above (suggested 3.0 GHZ)256 MB or above (suggested 1.0 GB)64M or AboveMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / MacIE 6.0, IE 7.0, Firefox, Safari (no sound), and other standard browserCE, FCCLimited 1-year warrantyPower Over Ethernet (POE) IP CameraNoNoNoNoNo
FI8919W$199.99outdoor640 x 480White4.5High Definition Color CMOS Sensor640 x 480 Pixels (300k Pixels)f: 3.7~14.8mm2 LuxGlass Lens40 DegreesN/AN/AN/AMJPEG15fps(VGA), 30fps(QVGA)Verical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11b/g/n802.11b: 11Mbps(Max.), 802.11g: 54Mbps(Max.) 802.11n: 150Mbps(Max.)WEP & WPA & WPA2 EncryptionHorizontal: 355°ree; & Vertical: 75°ree22 IR LEDs, Night visibility up to 15meters9.5 x 9 x 5 in4.0 lbs (Color Box Size: 12.5 x 11 x 7 in)2.8 lbs (accessories included)-4°F ~ 140°F0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHZ or above (suggested 3.0 GHZ)256 MB or above (suggested 1.0 GB)64M or AboveMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / MacIE7.0, IE8.0 firefox, goolge chrome, safari or other standard browsersCE, FCC, RoHSLimited 1-year warrantyWireless IP CameraNoNoNoNoNo
FI9821P Black$149.99indoorNoBlack1.8Color CMOS Sensor1280*720 (1.0 Megapixel)f: 2.8mm, F:2.40.5LuxGlass Lens70 DegreeBuilt-In MicrophoneBuilt-In Speaker (External Speaker Jack Available)G.711/G.726, Audio sampling Bit rate 128kbps ~ 2.048MbpsH.26425fps(50Hz), 30fps(60Hz),Down adjustableVerical / Horizontal50Hz, 60HzBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11 b/g/nWIFI(IEEE802.11b/g/n)WEP & WPA WPA2 EncryptionHorizontal: 300° & Vertical: 120°5mm 11 IR LEDs, Night visibility up to 8 metres5 x 4 x 5 in1.8 lbs (Color Box Size: 8 x 5 x 6.5 in)0.7 Ibs (accessories included)-10°C ~ 60° (14°F ~ 140°F)0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHz or above (suggested 3.0GHz)256MB or above (suggested 1.0GB)64MB or aboveMicrosoft Windows 2000/XP, Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Mac OS, LinuxIE6 and above version or compatible browser, Firefox or other standard browsersCE, FCCLimited 1-year warrantyWireless IP CameraNoNoNoNoNo
FI9804WS$149.99outdoorNoSilver3.5CMOS Sensor1.0 megapixel, 720p?VGA?640*480??QVGA?320*240?2.8mm0.5LuxGlass Lens70° (2.8mm lens)Linear InputLinear OutputG.711/G.726H.26425fps(PAL Formats), 30fps(NTSC Formats)Verical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g: 11 MBPS (max), 802.11g: 54MBPS (max)WEP & WPA WPA2 EncryptionN/A12 IR LEDs, Night visibility up to 20 meters9 x 5 x 3.5 in2.7 lbs (Color Box Size: 9.5 x 4.5 x 7 in)4.5 lbs (Accessories Included)-10°ree ~ 60°ree (14°ree F ~ 140°ree F)0% - 90% non-condensing2.0GHZ or above (suggested 3.0 GHZ)256 MB or above (suggested 1.0 GB)64M or AboveMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / MacIE 6.0, IE 7.0, Firefox, Safari (no sound), and other standard browserCE, FCCLimited 1-year warrantyWireless IP CameraNoNoNoNoNo
FI8905E$149.99outdoor640 x 480 Pixels(300k Pixels)Silver31/5" Color CMOS Sensor640 x 480 Pixels(300k Pixels)f: 4mm, F: 1.2 (IR Lens)0.5LuxGlass Lens50 DegreesN/AN/AN/AMJPEG15fps(VGA),30fps(QVGA)Vertical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100Mbps RJ-45*POE Standard* IEEE 802.3af*Input Voltage* DC 36V~DC 57V, *Output Voltage* DC 5V*Output Power* 15.4W (Max.)No Pan/Tilt60 IR LEDs,Night visibility up to 30 metres180(L) x98(W) x103mm(H)953g (Color Box Size:250x120x200mm)953g-10°C ~ 60° (14°F ~ 140°F)0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHZ or above (suggested 3.0GHz)256MB or above (suggested 1.0GHz)64M or aboveMicrosoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista / 7 / 8 / MacIE 6.0, IE7.0,IE8.0,Firefox or other standard browsersCE,FCCLimited 1-year warrantyNoNoNoNoNoNo
FI9821W V2 Black$119.99indoor720p HDBlack1.8Color CMOS Sensor1280*720 (1.0 Megapixel)f: 2.8mm, F:2.40.5LuxGlass Lens70 DegreeBuilt-In MicrophoneBuilt-In Speaker (External Speaker Jack Available)G.711/G.726, Audio sampling Bit rate 128kbps ~ 2.048MbpsH.26425fps(50Hz), 30fps(60Hz),Down adjustableVerical / Horizontal50Hz, 60HzBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11 b/g/nWIFI(IEEE802.11b/g/n)WEP & WPA WPA2 EncryptionHorizontal: 300° & Vertical: 120°5mm 11 IR LEDs, Night visibility up to 8 metres5 x 4 x 5 in1.8 Ibs (Color Box Size: 8 x 5 x 6.5 in)0.7 Ibs (accessories included)-10°C ~ 60° (14°F ~ 140°F)0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHz or above (suggested 3.0GHz)256MB or above (suggested 1.0GB)64MB or aboveMicrosoft Windows 2000/XP, Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Mac OS, LinuxIE6 and above version or compatible browser, Firefox or other standard browsersCE, FCCLimited 1-year warrantyWireless IP CameraNoNoNoNoNo
FI8906W$109.99outdoor640 x 480 Pixels(300k Pixels)Silver31/5" Color CMOS Sensor640 x 480 Pixels(300k Pixels)f: 4mm0.5LuxGlass Lens50 DegreeN/AN/AN/AMJPEG15fps(VGA),30fps(QVGA)Vertical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100Mbps RJ-45IEEE 802.11b/g802.11b: 11Mbps(Max.), 802.11g: 54Mbps(Max.)WEP & WPA & WPA2 EncryptionNo Pan/Tilt60 IR LEDs,Night visibility up to 30 metres8 x 3.5 x 3.25 in3.3 lbs (Color Box Size: 10 x 5 x 8 in)3.1 lbs-10°C ~ 60° (14°F ~ 140°F)0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHZ or above (suggested 3.0GHz)256MB or above (suggested 1.0GHz)64M or aboveMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / MacIE 6.0, IE7.0,IE8.0,Firefox or other standard browsersCE,FCCLimited 1-year warrantyWireless IP CameraNoNoNoNoNo
FI8910E$94.99indoorNoBlack1.5CMOS Sensor640*480 Pixels(300k Pixels)f: 3.6mm, F:2.4 (IR Lens)0.5LuxGlass Lens60 DegreeBuilt-In MicrophoneBuilt-In SpeakerADPCMMJPEG15fps(VGA), 30fps (QVGA)Verical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45POE ONLYPOE ONLYPOE ONLYHorizontal: 300° & Vertical: 120°11 IR, LEDs, Night visibility up to 8 meters5 x 4 x 5 in1.8 Ibs (Color Box Size: 8 x 5 x 6.5 in)0.7 Ibs (accessories included)-10°C ~ 60° (14°F ~ 140°F)0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHz or above (suggested 3.0GHz)256MB or above (suggested 1.0GB)64MB or aboveMicrosoft Windows 2000/XP, Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Mac OS, LinuxIE6/IE7/IE8/IE9,Firefox,Safari,Goolge Chrome,other standard browsersCE, FCCLimited 2-year warrantyPower Over Ethernet (POE) IP CameraNoNoNoNoNo
FI8916W$84.99indoorNoBlack1.5CMOS Sensor640*480 Pixels(300k Pixels)f: 3.6mm, F:2.4 (IR Lens)0.5LuxGlass Lens60 DegreeBuilt-In MicrophoneBuilt-In SpeakerADPCMMJPEG15fps(VGA), 30fps (QVGA)Verical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11b/g/n802.11b: 11Mbps(Max.), 802.11g: 54Mbps(Max.) 802.11n: 150Mbps(Max.)WEP, WPA, WPA2 EncryptionHorizontal: 300° & Vertical: 120°11 IR, LEDs, Night visibility up to 8 meters117 x 114 x 129mm814g (Color Box Size: 211 x 135 x 180mm)348g (accessories included)-10°C ~ 60° (14°F ~ 140°F)0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHz or above (suggested 3.0GHz)256MB or above (suggested 1.0GB)64MB or aboveMicrosoft Windows 2000/XP, Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Mac OS, LinuxIE6/IE7/IE8/IE9,Firefox,Safari,Goolge Chrome,other standard browsersCE, FCCLimited 1 year warrantyN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
FI8910W$84.99indoorNoBlack1.5CMOS Sensor640*480 Pixels(300k Pixels)f: 2.8mm, F:2.4 (IR Lens)0.5LuxGlass Lens60 DegreeBuilt-In MicrophoneBuilt-In SpeakerADPCMMJPEG15fps(VGA), 30fps (QVGA)Verical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11b/g/n802.11b: 11Mbps(Max.), 802.11g: 54Mbps(Max.) 802.11n: 150Mbps(Max.)WEP, WPA, WPA2 EncryptionHorizontal: 300° & Vertical: 120°11 IR, LEDs, Night visibility up to 8 meters8 x 5 x 6.5 in0.7 Ibs (Color Box Size: 5 x 4 x 5 in)1.8 Ibs (accessories included)-10°C ~ 60° (14°F ~ 140°F)0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHz or above (suggested 3.0GHz)256MB or above (suggested 1.0GB)64MB or aboveMicrosoft Windows 2000/XP, Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Mac OS, LinuxIE6/IE7/IE8/IE9,Firefox,Safari,Goolge Chrome,other standard browsersCE, FCCLimited 2-year warrantyNoNoNoNoNoNo
FI8918W$74.99indoorNoBlack1.51/4" Color CMOS Sesor640x480 Pixels (300k Pixels)f: 2.8mm, (IR Lens)0.5LuxGlass Lens60 DegreeBuilt-In MicrophoneBuilt-In SpeakerADPCMMJPEG15fps(VGA), 30fps (QVGA)Verical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11 b/g802.11 b/g: 11 MBPS (max), 802.11g: 54MBPS (max)WEP & WPA WPA2 EncryptionHorizontal: 300°ree; & Vertical: 120°ree11 IR, LEDs, Night visibility upto 8 meters5.5 x 5 x 4 in1.5 lbs ( accessories included) (Color Box Size: 7.5 x 6.75 x 4.5 in)0.66 Ibs-10°ree ~ 60°ree (14°ree F ~ 140°ree F)0% - 90% non-condensing2.0GHZ or above (suggested 3.0 GHZ)256 MB or above (suggested 1.0 GB)64M or AboveMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / MacIE 6.0, IE 7.0, Firefox, Safari (no sound), and other standard browserCE, FCCLimited 1-year warrantyNoNoNoNoNoNo
FI8907W$64.99indoorNoNo1.51/4" Color CMOS Sesor640x480 Pixels (300k Pixels)f: 2.8mm, F: 2.4 (IR Lens)0.5LuxGlass Lens60 DegreeBuilt-In MicrophoneBuilt-In SpeakerADPCMMJPEG15fps(VGA), 30fps (QVGA)Verical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100 MBPS RJ - 45IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHZ only)802.11 b/g/n: 802.11b: 11Mbps(Max.), 802.11g: 54Mbps(Max.) 802.11n: 150Mbps(Max.)WEP & WPA WPA2 EncryptionN/A2 high-power IR LEDs, Night visibility up to 8 metres1.5 x 3 x 4 in1.1 lbs (Accessories Included) (Color Box Size: 3.5 x 6 x 6 in)0.22 Ibs-10°ree ~ 60°ree (14°ree F ~ 140°ree F)0% - 90% non-condensing2.0GHZ or above (suggested 3.0 GHZ)256 MB or above (suggested 1.0 GB)64M or AboveMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / MacIE 6.0, IE 7.0, Firefox, Safari (no sound), and other standard browserCE, FCCLimited 1-year warrantyNoNoNoNoNoNo
FI8909W-NA$59.99indoor640 x 480 Pixels(300k Pixels)Black1.251/4" Color CMOS Sensor640 x 480 Pixels(300k Pixels)f: 3.6mm, F:2.4 (IR Lens)0.5LuxGlass Lens60 DegreeBuilt-in MicrophoneBuilt-in SpeakerADPCMMJPEG15fps(VGA),30fps(QVGA)Vertical / Horizontal50Hz, 60Hz or OutdoorBrightness, ContrastOne 10/100Mbps RJ-45IEEE 802.11b/g802.11b: 11Mbps(Max.), 802.11g: 54Mbps(Max.)WEP&WPA EncryptionNo Pan/Tilt5 IR LEDs,Night visibility up to 7 metres100(L) x58(W) x38mm(H)360g (Color Box Size:225x172x68mm)250g ( accessories included)-10°C ~ 60° (14°F ~ 140°F)0% ~ 90% non-condensing2.0GHZ or above (suggested 3.0GHz)256MB or above (suggested 1.0GHz)64M or aboveMicrosoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista / 7 / 8 / MacIE 6.0, IE7.0,Firefox, Safari (no sound), or other standard browsersCE,FCCLimited 1-year warrantyN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Some people have asked that I add a link to the Blue Iris software that they are saying is the best to use for monitoring and recording these cameras so here it is.

Also check out the POE switches if you go with that version.

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