When faced with the choice between bullet vs. dome cameras, it can be helpful to take a closer look at their ideal use cases.
For situations that require monitoring a large open space, such as the perimeter of a commercial building, large parking lots or a property’s garden, bullet-style cameras will usually be the more practical choice.
While both dome or bullet cameras can be mounted outside and are both functional in low light situations, the long-range capabilities of a bullet camera will be best suited as a low light security camera. If your organization or business is in need of an extreme temperature security camera that can withstand harsh elements of the outdoors, both camera types can come with this capability.
Instances that call for a camera to monitor a building’s surrounding access points will usually benefit more from dome cameras. Dome security cameras offer a more expansive field of view, ideal for monitoring wide open spaces.
Generally speaking, dome and bullet cameras are both suited to commercial building interiors, but the specifics of the property may benefit one system over the other.
For example, a dome camera would be well suited to viewing the large aisles and crowded areas found in retail stores, as these models present a wide viewing angle and are capable of tracking a moving target.
Alternatively, a bullet camera would do a better job of monitoring specific areas in which the target is more likely to remain stationary, such as loading docks, private walkways or displays that hold high-ticket items.
Unlike the interior of a commercial property, it’s likely that business owners will benefit from the visible deterrent aspect of a bullet camera vs. a dome camera when installing a business security system to protect the exterior of their property.
As one of the key differences between dome and bullet cameras, bullet models are usually preferred for parking lots, gates and exterior doors. The narrower field of vision can provide clearer images of vehicles and individuals coming and going from the property.