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X10 Sentinel ® vs. Sony EVI-D70

Sony EVI-D70 Comparison

Have you been thinking about purchasing a Sony EVI-D70 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!

As a modern consumer, you're faced with more choices than ever. It can be overwhelming, we know, and that's why we've created this page to explain, simply, why the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera is the best security camera at the best value for your money.

The security business is a competitive one - that's why it's important to us to make sure we're providing the very best technology at the lowest possible price. We've looked at comparable cameras on the market, and found that for the price we're offering, there simply is no comparison to the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera. We improve upon the features of cameras such as the Sony EVI-D70, and even do them one better, by completely eliminating hidden extra costs! You get exactly what you need with the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera without incurring additional fees for the features you need to keep your home or business secure.

Here's a side-by-side comparison of the specs!

Spec Sony EVI-D70 X10 Sentinel
Video Signal NTSC NTSC
Image Sensor 1/4" CCD 1/4" CCD
Effective Pixels 768x494 811x508
Horizontal Resolution 470 TV Lines 480 TV Lines
Min. object distance 10mm (WIDE), 800mm (TELE) 50mm (WIDE) 1000mm (TELE)
Pan/Tilt Pan: +/- 170° Tilt: 0° to 90° Pan: +/- 280° Tilt: -30° to + 90°
Lens 18x Optical Zoom , F1.4 - F3.0, F=4.1 mm - 73.8 mm 22x Optical Zoom , F1.6 - 3.7, F=3.7 - 85.1mm
Minimum Illumination 1 lux 1.5 lux (.02 lux in Starlight Mode)
Image Range 1 - 100,000 lux .02 - 100,000 lux
White Balance Auto/ATW/Indoor/Outdoor/One push WB/Manual WB ATW/AWB/FIX (Zero color rolling)
Position Preset 6 Positions 9 Positions
Analog Output VBS (pin jack), Y/C (4 pin MiniDIN) Composite (RCA)
Camera Control RS-232C / RS-422 VISCA (protocol) Wireless RF
Power Requirement DC 10.8 - 13.2 V DC12V +/- 1V
Power Consumption 12W 3.6W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 5.25 x 5.75 x 5.75 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 Sony EVI-D70, all of the features automatically included with the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera will cost you anywhere from $89.95 just to mount your EVI-D70 on the wall, all the way up to $1,149.95 for a remote control!

Everything You Need...

At X10 we think it's important to provide everything you need to set up your camera immediately, so you always feel completely secure. The X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera comes with easy to follow setup instructions and hooks right up to your TV, eliminating the need for the expensive surveillance monitors required to operate the EVI- D70. The Sentinel comes complete with both wall and ceiling mounts, so you can place your camera wherever you need it most, even outdoors. With the EVI-D70, you'll be charged a full $421 for a weather-resistant dome that'll allow you to place the camera outside - with the Sentinel, a weather-resistant dome is automatically included!

Leave grainy night vision behind with our special Starlight Mode. It provides you with 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!

Need it wireless?

Unlike most other security cameras, the Sentinel is fully capable of going wireless, allowing you to place your camera up to 100 feet away from the video receiver and still get a perfect picture, without all the hassle of cords and cables! Of course, you always have the option of switching your connection to a wired one with the cable included in every package. You can control your camera from up to four rooms away with our included remote control - an additional cost of $1,149.95 with the EVI-D70, but included free of charge with the X10 Sentinel PTZ Camera!

Save hundreds of $$$

For the very best in home or business security, try our Ultimate Package, which includes motion-activated video recording capability, web control, and complete home automation software, all for only $899.99, a full $100 lower than the most basic EVI-D70 package. 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! Monitor your home or business from any internet-connected computer with our web control software - an extra charge of $529.95 with the EVI-D70.

For the very best in home or business security, try our Ultimate Package, which includes motion-activated video recording capability, web control, and complete home automation software, all for only $899.99, a full $100 lower than the most basic EVI-D70 package. 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! Monitor your home or business from any internet-connected computer with our web control software - an extra charge of $529.95 with the EVI-D70.

Our 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!

Don't believe it's possible? Take a look at the facts!



 
 
Sony EVI-D70

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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Remote control unit will cost an additional $1149.95 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.
More Info...
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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Comes with cables, but still requires special monitor, costing you extra $$$ 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.
More Info...

To use this camera outside, you must add a weather-resistant dome, costing you an additional $421.00 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!
More Info...

Requires a wall mount that is sold separately costing you an additional $89.95 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!
More Info...

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!
More Info...

With the compatible CamMotionPro software, you'll pay $529.95 extra You can monitor up to 8 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!
More Info...

No 30-Day Money Back Guarantee!
Camera Costs:
$999.00
$599.99 
Hidden Costs:
$1660.90+
$0
Total Costs:
$2,659.90 +
$599.99 

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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