2MP IP cameras

2MP (1080p) IP cameras remain a core choice where clear identification footage is needed without the storage overhead of 4MP or higher. This range covers fixed turret and dome cameras, motorised varifocal domes, and PTZ speed domes, giving buyers options across entrances, retail floors, offices and wider perimeter coverage.

How to choose

• Fixed vs varifocal vs PTZ — fixed turrets (e.g. the Hikvision EXIR 2.0 turret) suit set entrances and corridors; the DS-2CD2723G0-IZS motorised varifocal dome allows on-site lens adjustment; PTZ units such as the DS-2DE5232IW-AE(S6) (32× zoom) or DS-2DE4A225IW-DE(S6) (25× zoom) suit open yards and car parks needing active tracking.
• Low-light performance — ColorVu models (DS-2CE72DF3T-PIRXOS, DS-2CE72DFT-F, and the 2 MP ColorVu Fixed Turret) are built for colour footage in low light, useful for retail and residential entrances.
• PoE vs analog Turbo HD — PoE turret and dome models (e.g. DS-2CD1327G2-LUF) simplify cabling to a single run; the DS-2AE5225TI-A-E and speed dome are Turbo HD/analog, suited to existing coaxial infrastructure.
• Audio and environmental rating — several models add built-in mic (DS-2CD1327G2-LUF) and IP66/IP67 housings for outdoor use.

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