Bosch
DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF
Bullet Camera · 0.3MP (640×480)
- • 10° HFOV at 42mm
- • 586 m effective range
- • Visible light only
Side-by-side comparison · cross brand
Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF vs Vivotek TB9301-E
Spec-by-spec comparison of two bullet camera models, with EN 62676-4 lens math and design recommendations.
Vivotek
TB9301-E
Bullet Camera · 0.1MP (384×288)
- • 14° HFOV at 35mm
- • 250 m effective range
- • Visible light only
Specification side-by-side
| Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF | Vivotek TB9301-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bosch | Vivotek |
| Form factor | Bullet Camera | Bullet Camera |
| Resolution | 0.3MP (640×480) | 0.1MP (384×288) |
| Focal length | 42mm | 35mm |
| Horizontal FOV | 10° | 14° |
| Effective range | 586 m | 250 m |
| IR distance | No IR | No IR |
| Low-light / ColorVu | Standard | Standard |
Verdict
Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF captures more pixel detail (0.3 MP vs 0.1 MP), useful for license-plate or face identification at distance. Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF reaches further (586 m vs 250 m) — better for perimeter and parking-lot wide shots.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF better than Vivotek TB9301-E?
Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF captures more pixel detail (0.3 MP vs 0.1 MP), useful for license-plate or face identification at distance. Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF reaches further (586 m vs 250 m) — better for perimeter and parking-lot wide shots. 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 Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF vs Vivotek TB9301-E?
Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF has a 10° horizontal FOV at 42mm. Vivotek TB9301-E has a 14° horizontal FOV at 35mm. Vivotek 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?
Neither camera ships built-in IR illumination — both are visible-light models. For unlit perimeter and corridor coverage, pair them with external IR illuminators or pick a built-in-IR variant from the same manufacturer's IR series.
Can I plan a project mixing Bosch and Vivotek cameras?
Yes. CCTVplanner is multi-vendor by design — drop Bosch and Vivotek 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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