You can easily keep an eye on suspicious activity in and around your home using a professional grade security camera. In this Amcrest vs Foscam match up, we compare their Indoor IP, Turret and PTZ camera.
We give you a detailed comparison of these brands’ most popular models based on Resolution and Field of View, Power & Installation Options, Night Vision, Motion Detection & Audio, and Footage Storage and Streaming.
Indoor IP Camera Head to Head
Indoor IP Camera – Amcrest ProHD Indoor Wi-Fi Camera vs Foscam 4MP Indoor WiFi IP Camera
Verdict Paragraph
Model(s): 1920TVL
The Amcrest ProHD Wi-Fi Camera is a great IP security camera. This ceiling mount Wi-Fi device has 360-degrees Pan and 90-degrees Tilt along with digital zoom.
Furthermore, this advanced IP camera supports multiple smart devices. You can playback its captured videos using Amcrest Surveillance Pro or Blue Iris Professional.
Pros
- Amcrest Cloud remote video storage
- 12 IR LEDs ensure 32 feet night vision range
Cons
- Does not support a 64 GB Card
Foscam 4MP Indoor WiFi IP Camera
Model(s): R4S
The Foscam 4MP Wi-Fi IP Camera can record 4MP (2304 x 1536) resolution videos. With the help of WDR technology, it can correct the glare and dark spots of the captured videos too.
If you want no compromise when it comes to connectivity, rest assured that its 2.4GHz, and 5 GHz connectivity will not let you down.
Pros
- 4MP resolution
- Compatible with Amazon Alexa
Cons
- Some users have complained about narrow night vision
Resolution and Field of View
The Amcrest ProHD Wi-Fi Camera can record 2MP 1080P resolution videos at 30fps. To ensure crisp videos, it also comes with the Sony Exmor IMX323 image sensor and the Ambarella S2LM chipset.
The Foscam 4MP WiFi IP Camera comes with a 4MP resolution camera. Moreover, it’s also equipped with Human-Only Detection technology, which eliminates any false alarm.
Power & Installation Options
The Amcrest ProHD Wi-Fi Camera comes with a simple QR code at the bottom. Take out your phone and scan it, as this completes its setup. Immediately after, you can see the live videos it takes.
Similarly, you can connect the Foscam 4MP WiFi IP Camera with your app by scanning a simple QR Code. After you have successfully set up the Foscam 4MP WiFi IP Camera, it will start working smoothly with both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
Night Vision, Motion Detection & Audio
The Amcrest ProHD Wi-Fi Camera comes with multiple IR LEDs that give it a 32 Feet night vision.
The Foscam 4MP WiFi IP Camera comes with 13 infrared LED cameras. They allow a 33 feet night vision range.
Footage Storage and Streaming
The Amcrest ProHD Wi-Fi Camera supports MicroSD card, NVR, ONVIF, FTP, Blue Iris.
Both the Foscam 4MP WiFi IP Camera and the Amcrest ProHD Wi-Fi Camera come with Two-way Audio so that you can talk with your loved ones anytime you want.
Technical Comparison
| Amcrest ProHD Wi-Fi Camera | Foscam 4MP WiFi IP Camera | |
| Internal Storage | 32GB | N/A |
| Night Vision Range | 32 Feet | 33 Feet |
| Video Resolution | Full HD 1080p | 4MP HD |
| Alert type | Motion & Sound Detection | Motion Detection |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Single Band | Dual Band |
| WDR | N/A | Compatible |
| Pan/Tilt Angle | 360 degrees Pan & 90 degrees Tilt. | 360 degrees Pan & 90 degrees Tilt. |
| Amazon Alexa | N/A | Compatible |
The Verdict
The Foscam 4MP WiFi IP Camera shades this contest with the 4MB camera. A close match though, the Amcrest ProHD Wi-Fi Camera is also a very good camera.
Model(s): 1920TVL
The Amcrest ProHD Wi-Fi Camera is a great IP security camera. This ceiling mount Wi-Fi device has 360-degrees Pan and 90-degrees Tilt along with digital zoom.
Furthermore, this advanced IP camera supports multiple smart devices. You can playback its captured videos using Amcrest Surveillance Pro or Blue Iris Professional.
Pros
- Amcrest Cloud remote video storage
- 12 IR LEDs ensure 32 feet night vision range
Cons
- Does not support a 64 GB Card
Foscam 4MP Indoor WiFi IP Camera
Model(s): R4S
The Foscam 4MP Wi-Fi IP Camera can record 4MP (2304 x 1536) resolution videos. With the help of WDR technology, it can correct the glare and dark spots of the captured videos too.
If you want no compromise when it comes to connectivity, rest assured that its 2.4GHz, and 5 GHz connectivity will not let you down.
Pros
- 4MP resolution
- Compatible with Amazon Alexa
Cons
- Some users have complained about narrow night vision
PTZ Camera Head to Head
PTZ Camera – Amcrest WiFi PTZ IP Camera vs Foscam WiFi 1080P PTZ Camera
Amcrest WiFi PTZ IP Camera
Model(s): IP2M-858W
The Amcrest WiFi PTZ IP Camera captures 1080P videos at 30fps. It stands out because it offers 25x Optical and 16x Digital Zoom. You will hardly find a security camera that offers both optical and digital zoom.
Furthermore, it also comes with a 360-degrees pan and 90-degrees tilt capacity for a wide viewing angle.
Pros
- IP66 weatherproof metal housing
- Enhanced Night Vision with BLC mode
Cons
- You need to buy the screws and anchors separately
Foscam WiFi 1080P PTZ Camera
Model(s): FI9928P
The Foscam WiFi 1080P PTZ Camera is a 1080P PTZ Dome recording device.
Thanks to its Sony Starvis Sensor, you will have full-color images even in the darkest of nights.
Pros
- Ambarella chipset
- External card slot
Cons
- A little heavier to install than Amcrest
Resolution and Field of View
The Amcrest WiFi PTZ IP Camera captures 1080P videos at 30fps. Its Sony STARVIS IMX290 image sensor and the Ambarella S3LM chipset make sure it captures sharp videos too. Moreover, it has a whopping 328 feet sight.
On the flip side, the Foscam WiFi 1080P PTZ Camera also comes with an Ambarella Chipset and a Sony Starvis Sensor. It can record at a 1080P resolution.
Power & Installation Options
On your Amcrest Security Camera, you can stream recorded videos by using the View App. Setting up this app is very simple and takes only a few steps.
You can set up the Foscam WiFi 1080P PTZ Camera with its app by using your Web browser.
Night Vision, Motion Detection & Audio
The Amcrest WiFi PTZ IP Camera comes with a Sony Starvis 1/3” progressive image sensor and built-in IR LEDs. Thanks to these advanced specs, it can cover 329 feet.
The Foscam WiFi 1080P PTZ Camera has a 4x optical zoom compared to Amcrests 25x optical zoom. The Foscam PTZ, it comes with advanced color night vision.
Footage Storage and Streaming
The Amcrest WiFi PTZ IP Camera supports MicroSD Card, Amcrest NVR, Amcrest Cloud, FTP, NAS.
The Foscam WiFi 1080P PTZ Camera comes with an external SD card slot. You can also choose to use the cloud storage option.
Technical Comparison
| Amcrest WiFi PTZ IP Camera | Foscam WiFi 1080P PTZ Camera | |
| Night Vision Range | 329 feet | 196 feet |
| Video Resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Viewing Angle | 2.4° to 59.2° | N/A |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps | N/A |
| Pan/Tilt Angle | 360 degrees pan and 90 degrees tilt | 355 degrees pan and 85 degrees tilt |
| Image Sensor | Sony Starvis 1/3” progressive image sensor | Sony Starvis |
| Zoom | 25x Optical | 4X Optical Zoom |
The Verdict
The Amcrest WiFi PTZ IP Camera takes the winner spot. However, Foscam WiFi 1080P PTZ Camera gave its rival a tough competition.
The Amcrest WiFi PTZ IP Camera is the best security camera in this category with its 25x optical zoom, versatile storage options, and great night vision.
Amcrest WiFi PTZ IP Camera
Model(s): IP2M-858W
The Amcrest WiFi PTZ IP Camera captures 1080P videos at 30fps. It stands out because it offers 25x Optical and 16x Digital Zoom. You will hardly find a security camera that offers both optical and digital zoom.
Furthermore, it also comes with a 360-degrees pan and 90-degrees tilt capacity for a wide viewing angle.
Pros
- IP66 weatherproof metal housing
- Enhanced Night Vision with BLC mode
Cons
- You need to buy the screws and anchors separately
Foscam WiFi 1080P PTZ Camera
Model(s): FI9928P
The Foscam WiFi 1080P PTZ Camera is a 1080P PTZ Dome recording device.
Thanks to its Sony Starvis Sensor, you will have full-color images even in the darkest of nights.
Pros
- Ambarella chipset
- External card slot
Cons
- A little heavier to install than Amcrest