- Signal Type
- Camera Resolution
- Camera Type
- Night Vision
- Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
- Lens
- Microphone
- SD Card Slot
- Video Encoding
- Weather Proof
Security Cameras with Motorized Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom vs Optical Zoom
Every security camera has digital zoom available when used with our security DVR recorders, and is actually useful in HD security cameras with resolutions of 1080P and higher. We say practically useful because when video of low resolution cameras is magnified, it gets pixilated and is of no use in discerning detail like faces or license plates at a distance. As concerns digital zoom, the rule of thumb is: the higher the resolution of the camera, the better the quality of the digital zoom. 1080P, 3MP, 4MP, and 4K resolution security footage has varying degrees of digital zoom available, with 4K being the most detailed.
Optical Zoom refers to the camera optics providing the zoom as opposed to digital zoom provided by software on the camera or DVR to"magnify the picture." Optical zoom provides the best quality of zoom as it is like using a pair of binoculars to see farther away. With optical zoom cameras, the lens inside the camera actually needs to move to provide zoom. While digital zoom can be done after video has been recorded, optical zoom needs to be executed or set in live video at the actual moment the incident of interest happens. Read more ...
Vandal Proof 4K Dome Camera with 4X Zoom, IPC4K18GDMZ
- 4K Varifocal Proof Dome Camera
- H.265, H.264 compatible
- 3.7-11mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- 112° - 46° Angle of View
- 100ft IR Range
- Video Analytics
- 12VDC or PoE
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Impact / Vandal Resistant
- Wall/Ceiling/Pole Mount
Regular Price: $499.99
On Sale: $439.99
300ft Long Range Night Vision HD Security Camera, MHD9832
- Long Range Night Vision Security Camera
- 1080P and 960H Resolution
- Supports Analog BNC DVRs
- 4-in-1 Signal Technology
- Also Outputs AHD/ TVI/ HDCVI
- 2.8-12mm Motorized Lens
- 90° to 20° View
- 300ft Infrared night vision
- Outdoor/indoor use
- Wall, ceiling, pole mount
Starting at $299.991080P Motorized Zoom Security Camera, MHD9421080G
- 2.4MP Motorized Zoom Camera
- 1080P Real Time 30fps
- 2.8-12mm Motorized Lens
- 90-25° View
- 150ft Infrared
- CVI TVI AHD CVBS
- IP66 Outdoor / Indoor
- Wall, ceiling, pole mount
Regular Price: $199.99
On Sale: $159.99
1080P Starlight Security Camera, 5X Zoom, IPB2MZ
- Starlight Bullet Camera
- H.265, H.264 compatible
- 2.7-13.5mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- 106°–29° Angle of View
- 200ft Night Vision Range
- True WDR
- MicroSD up to 128GB
- 12VDC or PoE+
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Wall/Ceiling/Pole Mount
Regular Price: $229.99
On Sale: $189.99
1080P IP Security Camera with 4x Zoom - Clearance, IP2BZ
- 2MP Motorized Zoom Bullet IP Camera
- Outdoor Bullet Camera
- 2.8-12mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- Up to 100ft Night Vision
- 12VDC or PoE
- IP66 Weather Proof Rating
- Wall/Ceiling Mount
Regular Price: $219.99
On Sale: $142.99
1080P Dome Security Camera, 24VAC 12VDC Dual Voltage, HD2560A
- Dual Voltage Dome Camera
- 2 Megapixel 1080P Resolution
- 2.7-13.5mm Motorized Lens
- 90-20° View
- 100ft Infrared
- IP67 Outdoor / Indoor
- IK10 Impact Resistant
- 24VAC, 12VDC Input
- Ceiling mount or Wall Mount
Regular Price: $245.00
On Sale: $199.99
Super Long Range Security Camera with 650ft Night Vision, 60fps, IPB264Z
- 12X Long Range License Plate Camera
- 1080P at 60fps
- 5-64mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- Up to 656ft IR Night Vision
- Starlight Sensor
- Video analytics
- MicroSD Slot up to 128GB
- Suitable for plate capture during day only
- Capture plates up to 270ft
- 12VDC or PoE
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Wall/Ceiling/Pole Mount
Regular Price: $599.99
On Sale: $529.99
High Frame Rate Starlight Camera, 3MP, 7-35mm Zoom Lens, IPD3MZ735
- Usable for License Plate Capture
- H.265, H.264 compatible
- 7–35mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- 32°–11° Angle of View
- 330ft IR Range
- Add-on Mic Capable
- Super WDR 140db
- Video Analytics
- MicroSD up to 128GB
- 12VDC or PoE+
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Wall/Ceiling/Pole Mount
Regular Price: $1,099.99
On Sale: $899.99
2K Outdoor Security Camera with Motorized Zoom, 200ft Night Vision, IPB4MZ
- 4MP Motorized Zoom Varifocal IP Camera
- Outdoor Bullet Camera
- 2.7-13.5mm Motorized Lens
- 104° - 28° Angle of View
- Up to 200ft Night Vision
- True WDR
- Video Analytics
- Up to 128GB microSD
- 12VDC or PoE+
- IP67 Weather Proof Rating
- Wall/Ceiling/Pole Mount
Regular Price: $275.99
On Sale: $259.99
2K 4MP Dome Security Camera with 200ft Night Vision, 4M2470
- 4.1MP Dome Camera
- Real Time 2K Video
- 2.7-12mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- 98°-26° View
- 200ft IR night vision
- True WDR, 3DNR
- IP67 Weather Proof
- 12V DC, BNC Video Out
- Wall/Pole/Ceiling Mount
Regular Price: $250.00
On Sale: $159.99
2K Turret Dome Camera with Motorized Zoom Lens, IP4DEMZVP
- 4MP Turret Dome Camera with Zoom
- 2.7-13.5mm Motorized Lens
- 104°–28° Angle of View
- Up to 200ft Night Vision
- True WDR
- Video Analytics
- Up to 128GB microSD
- 12VDC or PoE
- IP67 Weather Proof Rating
- Wall/Ceiling/Pole Mount
Regular Price: $349.99
On Sale: $239.99
2K 4MP Vandal Resistant Dome Camera, 4MCD48
- 4.1MP Vandal Proof Dome
- Real Time 2K Video
- 2.7-12mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- 98°-26° View
- 100ft IR night vision
- True WDR, 3DNR
- IP67 Weather Proof
- IK10 Vandal Resistant Dome
- 12V DC, BNC Video Out
- Wall/Ceiling Mount
Regular Price: $239.99
On Sale: $145.99
2K Vandal Resistant Motorized Dome Camera, IP4DEMZ
- 4MP Motorized Zoom Dome IP Camera
- 2.7-12mm Motorized Lens
- 100° - 35° Angle of View
- Up to 100ft Night Vision
- True WDR
- Up to 128GB microSD
- 12VDC or PoE
- IP67 Weather Proof Rating
- Vandal & Impact Resistant
- Wall/Ceiling/Pole/Recessed Mount
Regular Price: $349.99
On Sale: $239.99
4 Megapixel IP Dome Camera with Motorized Zoom, IP4DZ
- 4MP 2K Dome IP Camera 2.7-12mm Lens
- 2.7-12mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- 130ft IR Range
- Real WDR
- Video Analytics
- MicroSD Slot up to 128GB
- Audio Line-in and -out
- 12VDC or PoE
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Wall/Ceiling Mount
Regular Price: $495.00
On Sale: $279.99
4K Security Camera with Zoom, HDCVI, 4K9884
- 4K HDCVI Bullet Camera
- 15fps at 4K, 30fps at 4MP
- 3.7-11mm Motorized Lens
- 112° – 46° View
- 328ft IR night vision
- True WDR, 3DNR
- Add-on Mic Input
- IP67 Weather Proof
- 12VDC
- Wall, ceiling, pole mount
- Works with 4K HDCVI DVRs
Regular Price: $399.99
On Sale: $299.99
4K 8MP Motorized 4X Optical Zoom IP Camera, 200ft Night Vision, Outdoor, IPC4K18BMZ
- Outdoor 4K Security Camera Bullet 4X
- H.265, H.264 compatible
- 3.7-11mm Motorized Lens
- 112° – 46° Angle of View
- Up to 200ft night vision
- Video Analytics
- 12VDC or PoE
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Wall/Ceiling/Pole Mount
Regular Price: $499.99
On Sale: $439.99
4K Long Range Security Camera, 7-35mm, IPC4KLRZBC
- 8MP Security Camera 7-35mm Lens
- H.265, H.264 compatible
- 7-35mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- 38° - 11° Angle of View
- 330ft IR Range
- Add-on Mic Capable
- Video Analytics
- MicroSD up to 128GB
- 12VDC or PoE
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Wall/Ceiling/Pole Mount
Regular Price: $899.99
On Sale: $799.99
4K Dome Security Camera with Zoom, 24VAC 12VDC Dual Voltage, 4K2560DP
- 4K Motorized Zoom Dome Camera
- Starlight technology
- 15fps at 4K
- 3.7-11mm Lens, 112°-46° View
- 100ft IR night vision
- True WDR, 3DNR
- RCA Audio Input
- IP67 Weather Proof
- 12VDC
- Wall, ceiling, pole mount
- Works with 4K HDCVI DVRs
Regular Price: $319.99
On Sale: $239.99
8MP 4K IP Dome Camera, Built-in Mic, 4X Zoom, IPC4KMZED
- 8MP Dome Camera with Mic
- H.265, H.264 compatible
- 2.7-12mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- 102° - 39° Angle of View
- 164ft IR Range
- Built-in Mic
- Video Analytics
- 12VDC or PoE
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Wall/Ceiling/Pole Mount
Regular Price: $599.99
On Sale: $469.99
12MP 4K Ultra HD IP Camera 4X Zoom, IPC4K21
- 12MP IP Bullet Camera
- H.265, H.264 compatible
- 4-16mm Motorized Lens
- 85° - 34° View
- 164ft IR Range
- 4K Real Time 30fps
- Video Analytics
- MicroSD up to 128GB
- 12V DC or PoE+
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Wall, ceiling, pole mount
Regular Price: $1,099.99
On Sale: $849.99
There are two main types of optical zoom in fixed cameras (cameras that are looking in one fixed direction):

2) Motorized Zoom - also known as Motorized Varifocal Zoom, refers to the lens inside the camera being accompanied by a motor assembly that can be activated remotely from the DVR, NVR. It is important to note that our video recorders allow our motorized zoom cameras to be controlled not only at the DVR or NVR, but also remotely from the computer software and mobile apps. So if your are viewing the cameras away from the physical location, you can still adjust the camera lens with the touch of a button.
When choosing cameras, you have to determine whether you need only digital zoom, manual zoom, or motorized optical zoom:
- Digital Zoom - available in all cameras and only useful in cameras with resolution 1080P or higher. Allows for video to be magnified after it has been recorded and see more detail.
- Manual Zoom Cameras - zoom setting has to be already set at the time of the incident, and requires adjustments at the camera.
- Motorized Zoom Cameras - zoom setting has to be already set at the time of the incident, and can be set remotely from the DVR, computer, or mobile apps.
In either case, if you are looking for cameras that go a step further and have the added ability to pan and tilt, consider using Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras. Above we list all of our fixed cameras that offer motorized optical zoom. These include HDCVI cameras and IP cameras.