2022-2023 Camera Decision Matrix
Requirements:
Global shutter
FHD or better
Decision matrix:
 | Notes | Arducam (A) | Dothecamera (D) | e-con Systems (E) | HUPUU (H) | |
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URL | Product | https://dothecamera.com/product/ar0234cs-global-shutter-camera-usb-colorful-1080p-60fps/ | https://www.e-consystems.com/industrial-cameras/ar0234-usb3-global-shutter-camera.asp | 1080P 2MP Global Shutter Color USB Camera Module YUY2 USB2.0 100fps MJPEG | ||
Price (USD) | Lower is better | 109.99 with lens + 30.00 shipping 4-7 work days Cheaper and slower option available | 130.00 with lens + 32 shipping | 169 with lens 139 without lens (minimum order 2) 179 with lens and enclosure | 119.00 with lens + 25.61 shipping 4-10 days Cheaper and slower options available | 100 with lens+ 50 shipping Lead time middle of February |
Resolution | WUXGA: 1920x1200 | WUXGA | WUXGA | WUXGA | WUXGA | FHD |
Lens type | Rectilinear is ideal. All lens are fixed-focus | Rectilinear | Rectilinear | Curvilinear | Rectilinear option available | Rectilinear option available |
Lens diameter (mm) | At tip, approximate | <20 | <20 | ~17 | <20 | <20 |
Connector type | USB is ideal | MIPI CSI | USB-B | USB-C | 4-pin to USB | 4-pin to USB |
Connector profile | Smaller is better | - | Vertical | Side | Vertical | Vertical |
Decision | H chosen | Rejected | Rejected | Rejected | Accepted | Rejected |
Decision reason |  | Cable is too fragile | Physically unwieldy | Expensive and non-rectilinear lens needs to be corrected for | Cheapest and meets criteria Narrow FOV lens (8 mm 40°) is selected for greater ground detail. | Lead time too long |
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