This article was machine-translated from French and is being reviewed. Prices are in Algerian dinars excl. VAT.
For a new installation, the IP camera is the default choice if the budget allows: richer image, one cable per camera, easy extension. But between IP or analog HD (AHD, HDCVI, TVI) camera, price also matters: on our store references, 8 PoE IP cameras cost 193,500 DA HT versus 107,900 DA HT for analog HD, a difference of 85,600 DA HT (detailed calculation below).
In short
- HD analog runs via coaxial to a DVR or XVR, with separate power. IP runs via network cable to an NVR, with possible PoE power.
- For 8 2‑MP cameras, cables included, at store HT prices: 107,900 DA HT for analog HD versus 193,500 DA HT for IP, excluding disk and installation.
- Keep analog if a good coaxial exists or the budget is tight. Choose IP for a new, extended site, or with video analysis.
IP or analog camera: what really changes
The word “analog” can be confusing: the old low‑definition (CVBS) has practically disappeared. Today we install high‑definition analog: the camera sends an HD image via coaxial to a DVR or XVR, 2 to 8 megapixels depending on technology and model. An IP camera is a network device: it processes and compresses the image, then sends it via a network cable (Cat5e or Cat6) to an NVR. With a PoE switch, that cable also supplies power.
| HD analog (AHD, HDCVI, TVI) | IP | |
|---|---|---|
| Wiring | Coaxial, separate power | Network cable, PoE possible |
| Recorder | DVR or XVR | NVR |
| Definition | HD, up to 8 MP on some models | From 2 MP to over 8 MP, more image settings |
| Distance | Several hundred meters at most, depending on technology, definition and coaxial quality (manufacturer spec applies). | 100 m per network segment, beyond: intermediate switch or fiber |
| Existing coaxial | Reusable: its main advantage | Only with dedicated adapters |
| Smart functions | Limited: depending on recorder, on a restricted number of channels. | Depending on the camera: line crossing, intrusion detection, sometimes counting. |
How much does each option cost on comparable equipment?
Store price list asloitech.com as of 06/11/2026, subject to availability.
| Post | Analog HDCVI | IP |
|---|---|---|
| 2 MP bullet camera | Dahua HAC-HFW1200TP: 6,500 DA HT (in stock) | Imou IPC-F22AP PoE: 12,000 DA HT (in stock); Dahua IPC-HFW2230SP-S-S2: 14,900 DA HT (in stock) |
| 8‑channel recorder | XVR Dahua 5108HS-X-I3: 28,000 DA HT (in stock) | NVR Dahua NVR5208-4KS2: 48,000 DA HT (out of stock) |
| 16‑channel recorder | XVR Dahua XVR5116H-4KL-I3 : 56,000 DA HT (in stock) | NVR Dahua NVR5216-EI 4KS2 : 73,000 DA HT (in stock) |
| Power supply | Bloc CCTV Newtech 18 sorties : 5,900 DA HT (in stock) | Switch PoE Genata 8 ports : 15,000 DA HT (in stock) |
| Cable | KX7+ALIM Newtech 100 m : 11,000 DA HT (in stock) | Cable FTP Cat6 Newtech LSZH, 300 m reel : 34,500 DA HT (in stock) |
Total HT for 8 cameras, with 20 m of cable per camera, excluding disk, connectors and installation:
- Analog: 8 × 6,500 = 52,000 ; 52,000 + 28,000 (XVR) + 5,900 (bloc) + 2 × 11,000 (two reels) = 107,900 DA HT.
- IP: 8 × 12,000 = 96,000; 96,000 + 48,000 (NVR) + 15,000 (switch) + 34,500 (one 300 m reel) = 193,500 DA HT. The 8 cameras use 160 m of cable, and the reel is counted whole.
- Difference: 193,500 − 107,900 = 85,600 DA HT.
The 8‑channel NVR was out of stock at the survey: with the in‑stock 16‑channel NVR, IP rises to 193,500 + (73,000 − 48,000) = 218,500 DA HT. These differences mix technology and range (Dahua on one side, Imou on the other): read them as a rough order of magnitude.
The PoE cable. Plan for a Cat6 or Cat6A copper cable. A “CCA” (aluminium coated with copper) cable withstands current better than pure copper; wiring standards require copper and manufacturers advise against CCA for PoE or permanent use. The table lists the FTP Cat6 Newtech 300 m reel, i.e., 34,500 ÷ 300 = 115 DA HT per metre. The store also offers a UTP Cat6A D‑Link 305 m cable at 35,000 DA HT (in stock). Their datasheets do not specify conductor type: ask us to confirm before ordering. If the store cuts cable by metre, 160 m cost 160 × 115 = 18,400 DA HT instead of 34,500 DA HT.
On the recorder side, an entry‑level series exists in XVR (Cooper, 8 channels at 13,500 DA HT, in stock), not in NVR in the survey. It is not comparable to the 28,000 DA HT above: according to the manufacturer spec, the Cooper XVR1B08H records at 1080p up to 15 fps.
What PoE costs
PoE goes through an injector per camera (TL‑POE150S, 4,800 DA HT, in stock) or via a switch already counted: 15,000 DA HT for 8 ports. With this switch, the threshold between the two is at 4 cameras: 3 × 4,800 = 14,400 DA HT of injectors stay below 15,000, 4 × 4,800 = 19,200 exceed it (see Wi‑Fi or wired PoE for the 4‑port switch).
The switch must also cover the cameras’ power consumption with its total PoE budget, here 120 W. Manufacturer datasheets give less than 5 W per camera for the 2 MP models in the table, i.e. less than 40 W for 8 cameras (8 × 5).
How to choose: four questions
- Is there a good condition coaxial cable? The analog HD then upgrades the cameras without rewiring. Have its condition checked: a degraded or too thin cable limits range.
- How many cameras now and in three years? IP expands more easily, within the NVR’s channel limit.
- Do you need intelligent detection? Line crossing, counting: mainly available in IP, depending on the camera model.
- What distances? The network is limited to 100 m per segment; coaxial runs farther without intermediate equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Can IP and analog cameras be mixed?
Yes, with a hybrid XVR that accepts HD analog inputs and some IP channels. The number of IP channels depends on the recorder model: read its datasheet before buying.
Are IP cameras more vulnerable to hacking?
They are network‑connected: strong passwords, separate network, updated firmware and secured remote access greatly reduce this risk. The regulation forbids internet connection for CCTV systems in public structures and those whose cameras film open public spaces (executive decree no. 09‑410 amended by decree no. 16‑61, art. 20 bis); check your situation before enabling remote access. See remote camera access.
Which solution consumes the least storage?
It depends on the definition and compression: H.265 requires less bandwidth than H.264. The calculation is in our guide on recording duration.
A technician can assess your existing cabling and advise on IP, analog HD or hybrid: discover our CCTV video surveillance solution or the CCTV category in the shop. Also see how to choose your installation and the price of a coaxial installation.