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X10 Sentinel ® Camera Comparison

X10 Sentinel vs. Sanyo VCC-9000

Have you been thinking about purchasing a Sanyo VCC-9000 security camera for your home or business? Before you do, take a look at the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera - we think you'll find a far better product, and we know you'll find a far more attractive price!

At X10 Wireless Technology, Inc., we believe you deserve the very best in modern technology at the lowest possible cost. We're pleased to say that with the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera, we've developed the best camera on the market for your money, and to prove it, we've even done the homework for you!

As a leading manufacturer of home and business security cameras, we make it a priority to be aware of the competition and what they're offering - the better to blow them out of the water with superior technology at the lowest possible prices! When researching the market to find out exactly what's important to you, the customer, we found a landscape littered with overpriced cameras offering inferior features at vastly inflated prices. Using this research, we created the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera to compete with cameras like the Sanyo VCC-9000, and surpass them!

Want more info? Here's a side-by-side comparison of the specs!

Spec Sanyo VCC-9000 X10 Sentinel
Video Signal NTSC NTSC
Image Sensor 1/4" CCD 1/4" CCD
Effective Pixels 752x582 811x508
Horizontal Resolution 520 TV Lines 480 TV Lines
Pan/Tilt Pan: +/- 360° Tilt: +/- 90° Pan: +/- 280° Tilt: +/- 60°
Lens 22x Optical Zoom, F = 3.6 to 79.2mm 22x Optical Zoom , F = 3.7 to 85.1mm
Minimum Illumination .02 lux .02 lux
Image Range .02 - .8 lux .02 - 100,000 lux
White Balance ATW/MWB ATW/AWB/FIX (Zero color rolling)
S/N Ratio more than 50 dB (AGC off) 48dB (MIN) / 52dB (TYP)
Gain Auto Auto
Position Preset 80 Positions 9 Positions
Operating Environment Indoor only Indoor/Outdoor
Camera Control RS-485 Wireless RF
Power Requirement 24 V AC ± 10%, 50 Hz DC12V +/- 1V
Power Consumption 10W 3.6W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 7.8 x 8.5 x 10.6 inches 6.5 x 8.5 x 10.5 inches

As hard as it is to believe, these features don't come standard with every security camera. With the Sanyo VCC-9000, all of the features automatically included with the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera will cost you anywhere from $79.99 just to mount your VCC-9000 on the wall, all the way up to $1,220 for a remote control!

No hidden costs

At X10 we don't believe in saddling you with hidden extra costs. Even our most basic packages provide everything you need to set your camera up easily and start monitoring right away from your television set, eliminating the need for the expensive surveillance monitors necessary to operate the VCC-9000. We include wall and ceiling mounts so you can easily mount your camera wherever you wish, and the Sentinel even comes ready for outdoor use with its weather-resistant dome- an extra $122 with the VCC-9000! With our special Starlight Mode, you get a clear full color picture even in the middle of the night, and you can always see exactly what you need to see with our 22x optical zoom. Why leave anything to chance? Security is important to you, and it's just as important to us - the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera provides the very best features so you can feel as secure as possible!

Everything is included

The Sentinel has full wireless capabilities so you can operate your camera from up to 100 feet away without worrying about hiding the cable, but should you require a wired connection, it also comes complete with connection cables that hook right into your TV. The VCC-9000 uses a BNC connection, which requires extra converter cables costing an additional $74.95, just to make the VCC-9000 functional! We wouldn't dream of excluding any of these great features - why spend an extra $1,220 for a remote control for the VCC-9000, when the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera comes with a remote at absolutely no additional cost?

You save hundreds of $$$

Our Ultimate Package, at $899.99 for motion-activated video, web control, and complete home automation, still falls hundreds of dollars below the base price of the VCC-9000! That gets you all the great included features of the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera, as well as the capability to only record video when motion is detected, saving hours of tape and only capturing the footage you need to see!

With our Ultimate Package, you can monitor your home or business from any internet-connected computer with our web control software, an option that the VCC-9000 simply doesn't offer at all. Not only that, but you can link up your Sentinel to your other X10 home automation software! You'll never have to worry about the safety of your home or business again. All you have to do is get online and check! With the Ultimate Package, you can set your system to turn on lights at a certain hour, even when you're not at home to do it yourself. At X10, we offer the features you need so you never have to worry about the security of your home or business.

30-day money back guarantee

There's never any risk with X10's 30-day money back guarantee. If for any reason you're unsatisfied with your purchase, you can return it to us, along with your purchase receipt, for a no-questions-asked full refund. Try it risk-free - we think you'll agree that the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera is simply the best value on the market today!
 
 
Sanyo VCC-9000

X10 Sentinel

Camera Remote Control:

The Sentinel comes complete with an easy-to-use remote. Control your camera to pan, tilt and zoom, or switch between camera views live on your TV! Other brands charge up to $1,220 to add camera remotes!
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Necessary remote costs you an extra $1,220 Remote is included with camera

Monitor:

The Sentinel hooks straight up to your television with no extra monitor costs! With other camera systems, you'll be spending extra money on surveillance monitors.
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Requires a special surveillance monitor - extra $$$ Compatible with any television you have

Connection Cables:

The Sentinel uses RCA cables, which happen to be the most common and compatible cables for standard equipment. Plug them straight into your television or VCR. The Sanyo uses BNC type connection. This translates into spending a bit more cash on cables to connect to a monitor.
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BNC connection needs converter cables that are not included - extra $74.95 Comes with easy to use RCA cables that work right out of box

Weather-Resistant:

The Sentinel comes with a weather-resistant, optically-clear dome, so you can set up the Sentinel indoors or out. Other PTZ cameras charge extra money for the protective dome.
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To use this camera outside, you must add a weather-resistant dome, costing you an extra $122.00 Weather resistant dome included - use it indoors or out!

Mounting Equipment:

The Sentinel comes with all you need to mount your camera! Plus, it is so easy, all you need is a screwdriver! With other cameras, you'll spend close to $100 just for a wall mount!
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Requires a wall mount that is sold separately costing you an additional $73.00 Easy to install wall mount is included with camera

Wireless Transmission:

All Sentinel packages come with a video receiver. That means you can use it as a wired or wireless camera. Hook up the Sentinel directly to your TV with the included cable, or send the video transmission wirelessly up to 100 feet! Amazing!
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No wireless option Includes all you need for wired or wireless connection!

PC/Internet Monitoring Software:

The optional Sentinel PC/Internet Monitoring software allows you to monitor your cameras by PC, whether it be at home, or over the Internet on the other side of the world! Plus, you can view and control up to 8 cameras, digitally record footage to your PC and more!
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No PC/Internet software You can monitor your cameras on your PC or on the Internet from anywhere in the world, digitally record images, pan/tilt/zoom your cameras by PC and more with a $150 upgrade

Money Back Guarantee:

As always, with any X10 purchase, you will receive a 30-day money back guarantee. If for ANY reason you are unsatisfied, return the product with purchase receipt for a no-questions-asked refund! That means you can try out the Sentinel with no risk involved!
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No 30-Day Money Back Guarantee!
Camera Costs:
$1,220.00
$599.99 
Hidden Costs:
$1,489.95+
$0
Total Costs:
$2,709.95 +
$599.99 

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Wireless Base System



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Included:
• 1 X10 Sentinel Security Camera
• Weather resistant dome
• 1 Video Receiver
• 1 Remote Control
• 1 100ft Video Cable
• Mounting Brackets
• Security surveillance decal and yardsign

$599.99

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No Risk 30 Day Guarantee
X10 30 day money back guarantee, see extended warranties also

30-Day Money Back Guarantee

As always, with any X10 purchases you will receive a 30-day money back guarantee. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your purchase please return it to us, along with your purchase receipt for a no-questions-asked refund.
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