Dahua
TPC-BF3221P-T
Bullet Camera · 0.3MP (640×512)
- • 60° HFOV at 7mm
- • 300 m effective range
- • 30 m IR illumination
Side-by-side comparison · cross brand
Dahua TPC-BF3221P-T vs Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF
Spec-by-spec comparison of two bullet camera models, with EN 62676-4 lens math and design recommendations.
Bosch
DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF
Bullet Camera · 0.3MP (640×480)
- • 10° HFOV at 42mm
- • 586 m effective range
- • Visible light only
Specification side-by-side
| Dahua TPC-BF3221P-T | Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua | Bosch |
| Form factor | Bullet Camera | Bullet Camera |
| Resolution | 0.3MP (640×512) | 0.3MP (640×480) |
| Focal length | 7mm | 42mm |
| Horizontal FOV | 60° | 10° |
| Effective range | 300 m | 586 m |
| IR distance | 30 m | No IR |
| Low-light / ColorVu | Standard | Standard |
Verdict
Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF reaches further (586 m vs 300 m) — better for perimeter and parking-lot wide shots. Dahua TPC-BF3221P-T has stronger IR illumination (30 m vs 0 m) — better for unlit corridors and night perimeter.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dahua TPC-BF3221P-T better than Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF?
Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF reaches further (586 m vs 300 m) — better for perimeter and parking-lot wide shots. Dahua TPC-BF3221P-T has stronger IR illumination (30 m vs 0 m) — better for unlit corridors and night perimeter. 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 Dahua TPC-BF3221P-T vs Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF?
Dahua TPC-BF3221P-T has a 60° horizontal FOV at 7mm. Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF has a 10° horizontal FOV at 42mm. Dahua 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?
Dahua TPC-BF3221P-T reaches 30 m of IR illumination versus no IR for Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF. 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 Dahua and Bosch cameras?
Yes. CCTVplanner is multi-vendor by design — drop Dahua and Bosch 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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