16+ Megapixel

ACTi's 16+ Megapixel technology, led by the A317, delivers ultra-high resolution and AI-powered intelligence to enable wide-area coverage with exceptional detail and efficiency.

Übersicht

As surveillance demands evolve from simple monitoring to data-driven security intelligence, image resolution has become a critical differentiator. Traditional 2MP–8MP systems are no longer sufficient for large-scale environments requiring wide coverage, forensic-level detail, and AI-based analytics accuracy.

ACTi introduces its 16+ Megapixel (MP) camera technology, led by models such as the ACTi A317, delivering:

Ultra-high pixel density Enhanced situational awareness AI-ready video streams Reduced infrastructure complexity

This white paper explores the technical architecture, advantages, and real-world applications of ACTi’s 16MP+ surveillance solutions.

The Evolution of Resolution in Video Surveillance

  1. Legacy CCTV (<1MP) - Basic Monitoring
  2. HD Era (2-5MP) - General Surveillance
  3. 8MP High-quality recording
  4. 16MP+ - AI and Forensics

Higher resolution is not just about sharper images—it directly impacts:

  • Object detection accuracy
  • Identification capability
  • Post-event forensic analysis

ACTi 16+ Megapixel Technology Architecture

Ultra-High Resolution Sensors

  • 16MP and above pixel arrays
  • Enables wide-area coverage with fewer cameras
  • Maintains detail even after digital zoom

Extreme WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)

  • Handles challenging lighting (backlight, glare, shadows)
  • Preserves details in both bright and dark regions

Extreme Low Light Sensitivity

  • Optimized sensor + ISP pipeline
  • Enables usable images in near-dark environments
  • Reduces reliance on IR illumination

Built-in AI Analytics

  • Object detection (people, vehicles)
  • Classification and event filtering
  • Metadata generation for VMS integration

High-Efficiency Compression

  • H.265 / H.264 / AV1 support
  • Optimized bitrate despite higher resolution
  • Reduces storage and bandwidth costs

Advantages of 16MP+ Surveillance

Wide Coverage with Fewer Cameras

  • Replace multiple 4MP cameras with one 16MP unit
  • Lower installation and maintenance costs

Forensic-Level Detail

  • License plates
  • Facial features
  • Small objects at distance

Enhanced AI Accuracy

  • More pixels = better object detection
  • Reduced false positives

Future-Proof Infrastructure

  • Smart city expansion
  • AI-driven analytics
  • Long-term scalability

Use Cases

  • Smart Cities
  • Transportation
  • Industrial & Critical Infrastructure
  • Large Venues (stadiums, campuses)

Hemispheric & Fisheye

Matrix-Ansicht

Produkttyp
Hemispheric Bullet
Anwendungsumgebung
Außen
Objektiv
Fixierter Fokus
16MP
A317

Comparison

Modell
A317
Produktbild
Produkttyp
Hemispheric Bullet
Maximale Auflösung
16MP
Sensorgröße
1/1.8"
Light Type
Adaptives IR LED: 40m, White LED: 40m
Wide Dynamic Range
Extreme (130 dB)
LightGuard
Ja
Smart Dual Light
Ja
Audio
2-way, Eingebautes Mikrofon, Built-in Speaker, Line-in, Line-out
Multi-Streaming
Dual Stream
Eingebaute Analytik
Smart Motion Detection, Smart Intrusion Protection
Betriebstemperatur
-40ºC ~ 60ºC (-40ºF ~ 140ºF)
Gehäuse
Wetterfest (IP68), Vandalismusgeschütztes Metallgehäuse (IK10)
Anti-Corrosion
Ja (approximately 10 years)
Digitaler Eingang/Ausgnag
2/2
Anwendungsumgebung
Außen

Vielseitige Bildgebung

Matrix-Ansicht

Produkttyp
4-Sensor 180° Dome
4-Sensor 360° Dome
Anwendungsumgebung
Außen Außen
Objektiv
Fixierter Fokus Zoom
Zoomrate
5x
20MP
Q75
Q84

Comparison

Modell
Q75
Q84
Produktbild
Produkttyp
Outdoor 4-Sensor 180° Dome
Outdoor 4-Sensor 360° Dome
Maximale Auflösung
20MP
20MP
Zoomrate
-
5x
Sensorgröße
1/1.8"
1/2.7"
Light Type
Adaptives IR LED: 30m
Adaptives IR LED: 50m
Wide Dynamic Range
Advanced (100 dB)
Extreme (130 dB)
LightGuard
-
Ja
Maximum Frame Rate
30fps
30fps
Audio
2-way, Line-in, Line-out
2-way, Eingebautes Mikrofon, Line-in, Line-out
Maximale Bildrate vs. Auflösung
30@5MP, 30@2MP
30@5MP, 30@4MP, 30@2MP
Multi-Streaming
Drei Streams
Drei Streams
Eingebaute Analytik
-
Smart Motion Detection, Smart Intrusion Protection, Counting
Betriebstemperatur
-40ºC ~ 50ºC (-40ºF ~ 122ºF)
-30ºC ~ 60ºC (-22ºF ~ 140ºF)
Gehäuse
Wetterfest (IP66), Vandalismusgeschützt (IK10)
Wetterfest (IP68), Vandalismusgeschütztes Metallgehäuse (IK10)
Anti-Corrosion
Optional (approximately 2-3 years)
Optional (approximately 2-3 years)
Entspricht der NDAA
-
Ja
Digitaler Eingang/Ausgnag
1/1
2/3
Anwendungsumgebung
Außen
Außen

PTZ

Matrix-Ansicht

Produkttyp
Multi-Imager PTZ
Anwendungsumgebung
Außen
Objektiv
Fixierter Fokus+Zoom
Zoomrate
42x
32MP
K9001

Comparison

Modell
K9001
Produktbild
Produkttyp
Outdoor Multi-Imager PTZ
Maximale Auflösung
32MP
Zoomrate
42x
Sensorgröße
1/1.8"
Light Type
Adaptives IR LED: 500m
Wide Dynamic Range
Superior (120 dB)
Maximum Frame Rate
60fps
Audio
2-way, Line-in, Line-out
Maximale Bildrate vs. Auflösung
60@4MP, 60@2MP
Multi-Streaming
Drei Streams
Eingebaute Analytik
Smart Motion Detection, Smart Intrusion Protection, Object Metadata, Counting, Auto Tracking
Betriebstemperatur
-40ºC ~ 70ºC (-40ºF ~ 158ºF)
Gehäuse
Wetterfest (IP68)
Anti-Corrosion
Optional (approximately 2-3 years)
UL Listed
Ja
Entspricht der NDAA
Ja
Digitaler Eingang/Ausgnag
3/7
Anwendungsumgebung
Außen

Body Worn

Matrix-Ansicht

Produkttyp
Body Worn
Anwendungsumgebung
Außen
Objektiv
Fixierter Fokus
32MP
PCAM-1602
PCAM-1603
40MP
PCAM-1600
80MP
PCAM-1601
PCAM-1601-P1

Comparison

Modell
PCAM-1602
PCAM-1600
PCAM-1603
PCAM-1601
PCAM-1601-P1
Produktbild
Produkttyp
Body Worn
Body Worn
Body Worn
Body Worn
Body Worn
Maximale Auflösung
32MP
40MP
40MP
80MP
80MP
Light Type
IR LED: 10m
IR LED: 10m
IR LED: 10m
IR LED: 10m
IR LED: 10m
Maximum Frame Rate
30fps
30fps
60fps
30fps
30fps
Audio
1-way, Eingebautes Mikrofon
1-way, Eingebautes Mikrofon
-
2-way, Eingebautes Mikrofon, Built-in Speaker
2-way, Eingebautes Mikrofon, Built-in Speaker
Maximale Bildrate vs. Auflösung
30@2MP
30@4MP, 30@2MP
30@4MP, 30@2MP
30@8MP, 30@4MP, 30@2MP
30@8MP, 30@4MP, 30@2MP
Multi-Streaming
-
-
-
Dual Stream
Dual Stream
Image Resolution
32MP, 21MP, 16MP, 12MP, 10MP, 8MP, 5MP
40MP, 36MP, 21MP, 16MP, 14MP, 8MP, 4MP
40MP, 38MP, 36MP, 21MP, 10MP, 16MP, 14MP, 8MP, 4MP
80MP
80MP
Betriebstemperatur
-20ºC ~ 70ºC (-4ºF ~ 158ºF)
-20ºC ~ 60ºC (-4ºF ~ 140ºF)
-20ºC ~ 60ºC (-4ºF ~ 140ºF)
-20ºC ~ 55ºC (-4ºF ~ 131ºF)
-20ºC ~ 55ºC (-4ºF ~ 131ºF)
Gehäuse
Wetterfest (IP67), Drop resistant (2 meters)
Wetterfest (IP68), Drop resistant (2 meters)
Wetterfest (IP68), Drop resistant (2 meters)
Wetterfest (IP68), Drop resistant (2 meters)
Wetterfest (IP68), Drop resistant (2 meters)
LCD Screen
2-inch Color TFT Screen
0.5-inch Monochrome LCD Display
2-inch Color TFT Screen
2.4-inch Color Touch Screen
2.4-inch Color Touch Screen
Battery Capacity
3500mAh
3900mAh
3000mAh
3000mAh
4000mAh
Anwendungsumgebung
Außen
Außen
Außen
Außen
Außen

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