Here is a security camera type comparison to review all the essentials above, which may help you make a quick decision.
| Cameras | Cable types | Lens | Advantages | Uses | 
| PTZ camera | Cat5/6 or power cable | Fixed/zoom | Pan, tilt & zoom | Outdoor open areas & higher locations | 
| Wireless cameras | Power cable | Fixed/zoom | Only one cable, easy to install | Indoor & outdoors | 
| Bullet camera | Cat5/6 or power cable | Fixed/zoom | Smaller, easy to hide | Indoors & Outdoors | 
| Dome camera | Cat5/6 or power cable | Fixed/zoom | Deceptive viewing angle | Indoors & Outdoors | 
| Battery camera | No cable | Fixed | Portable, easy to install | Indoors & Outdoors | 
| 4G camera | No cable | Fixed | Portable, No WiFi | Remote shed, wild, dock, boat, RV, etc. |