Axis
AXIS Q1942-E 60mm
Bullet Camera · 0.3MP (640×480)
- • 10° HFOV at 60mm
- • 400 m effective range
- • Visible light only
Side-by-side comparison · cross brand
Axis AXIS Q1942-E 60mm vs Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR
Spec-by-spec comparison of two bullet camera models, with EN 62676-4 lens math and design recommendations.
Avigilon
2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR
Bullet Camera · 2.1MP (1920×1080)
- • 30° HFOV at 9-22mm
- • 100 m effective range
- • 100 m IR illumination
- • Low-light / ColorVu sensor
Specification side-by-side
| Axis AXIS Q1942-E 60mm | Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axis | Avigilon |
| Form factor | Bullet Camera | Bullet Camera |
| Resolution | 0.3MP (640×480) | 2.1MP (1920×1080) |
| Focal length | 60mm | 9-22mm |
| Horizontal FOV | 10° | 30° |
| Effective range | 400 m | 100 m |
| IR distance | No IR | 100 m |
| Low-light / ColorVu | Standard | Yes |
Verdict
Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR captures more pixel detail (2.1 MP vs 0.3 MP), useful for license-plate or face identification at distance. Axis AXIS Q1942-E 60mm reaches further (400 m vs 100 m) — better for perimeter and parking-lot wide shots. Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR has stronger IR illumination (100 m vs 0 m) — better for unlit corridors and night perimeter. Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR ships a low-light / ColorVu sensor — better in mixed-light retail or city-street scenes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Axis AXIS Q1942-E 60mm better than Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR?
Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR captures more pixel detail (2.1 MP vs 0.3 MP), useful for license-plate or face identification at distance. Axis AXIS Q1942-E 60mm reaches further (400 m vs 100 m) — better for perimeter and parking-lot wide shots. Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR has stronger IR illumination (100 m vs 0 m) — better for unlit corridors and night perimeter. Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR ships a low-light / ColorVu sensor — better in mixed-light retail or city-street scenes. For installation-specific advice — mounting height, tilt, obstacle shadowing, BOM and PoE budget — drop both cameras into CCTVplanner and the FOV cones, DORI rings (per EN 62676-4) and cable schedule render in real time on a satellite map or imported floor plan.
What is the field of view of Axis AXIS Q1942-E 60mm vs Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR?
Axis AXIS Q1942-E 60mm has a 10° horizontal FOV at 60mm. Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR has a 30° horizontal FOV at 9-22mm. Avigilon covers a wider scene at the same distance; the FOV calculator on CCTVplanner converts these into linear meters of coverage at any chosen target distance.
Which camera has stronger IR illumination?
Avigilon 2.0C-H5A-HB2-IR reaches 100 m of IR illumination versus no IR for Axis AXIS Q1942-E 60mm. The further-reaching IR camera is the better fit for unlit yards, parking perimeters and warehouses without permanent lighting.
Can I plan a project mixing Axis and Avigilon cameras?
Yes. CCTVplanner is multi-vendor by design — drop Axis and Avigilon cameras on the same canvas, share the same EN 62676-4 lens math and DORI ring overlays, and consolidate them into one BOM with cable schedule and PoE budget. Vendor design tools (Axis Site Designer, Hikvision HiTools, Dahua Project Design Tool, i-PRO SDT) cannot do this because each speaks only its own catalog.
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