| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Can record video and audio; DVR only records video | Cost, typically NVR systems are more expensive |
| Better image quality | Software can be harder to use |
| More system flexibility | |
| Better coverage, 1 camera has multiple lenses | |
| Can be wired or wireless; DVR cannot be wireless | |
| Only needs 1 cable for video, audio and power | |
| Can be used to identify faces, license plates, etc. due to higher image quality |
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