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Best Security Camera Brands in Jordan: Hikvision vs Dahua vs EZVIZ vs Uniview

February 18, 2026

Looking for the best security camera brands in Jordan? Four names come up again and again when people shop for security cameras for a home, shop or warehouse: Hikvision, EZVIZ, Dahua and Uniview (UNV). All four are established video surveillance companies from Hangzhou, China, but they aim at different buyers: some build professional wired systems with recorders, others build Wi-Fi cameras you set up yourself from a phone app. This guide compares them fairly and helps you choose the brand and system type that fits your place.

There is no single brand that is best for everyone. The right choice depends on whether you want one or two Wi-Fi cameras or a full system with a DVR or NVR, which app you prefer, and the exact model you buy.

Security camera brands at a glance

Brand	Background	Main product focus	Mobile app
Hikvision	Founded 2001, Hangzhou	IP cameras and NVRs, Turbo HD analog cameras and DVRs, intercoms	Hik-Connect
EZVIZ	Started 2013 as Hikvision's smart home brand	Wi-Fi, battery and 4G cameras, doorbells, smart home	EZVIZ
Dahua	Founded 2001, Hangzhou	IP cameras and NVRs, HDCVI analog cameras and DVRs/XVRs	DMSS
Uniview (UNV)	Founded 2005, Hangzhou	IP cameras and NVRs, plus analog cameras and XVRs	EZView

Two family links are useful to know: EZVIZ is a Hikvision subsidiary, and Imou is Dahua's consumer brand (launched in 2018). So the comparison is really two groups: professional systems (Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview) and easy Wi-Fi cameras (EZVIZ, Imou).

Quick picks by brand

Brand	Product	Good for
Hikvision	DS-2CD2043G2-LI 4MP IP camera	Wired IP systems
Hikvision	DS-2CE10KF0T-PF 5MP ColorVu	DVR systems, color at night
Hikvision	DS-7604NXI-K1 NVR	Small IP systems
EZVIZ	H6c Pro 3MP	Indoor Wi-Fi monitoring
EZVIZ	H8c Pro 2K	Outdoor Wi-Fi, no recorder
Uniview	IPC2314LE 4MP ColorHunter	Color IP recording at night
Uniview	UAC-B112-F40-DL 2MP	Simple DVR systems
Uniview	NVR301-04S3 NVR	Small IP systems
Imou (Dahua)	Ranger 2 5MP	Indoor Wi-Fi monitoring

Prices change, so they are shown on each product page.

The four brands compared

Hikvision: wide range for professional and home systems

Hikvision was founded in 2001 in Hangzhou and is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. It makes IP cameras and NVRs, Turbo HD analog cameras and DVRs (Turbo HD is based on HD-TVI), video intercoms and access control. Two technology names you will see are AcuSense, which uses deep learning to classify motion as a person or vehicle and filter out other alarms, and ColorVu, which uses a large-aperture lens and soft warm light to keep the picture in color at night.

Strengths: very wide range from cameras and recorders to switches and intercoms; one app (Hik-Connect) for cameras, DVRs and NVRs.
Things to consider: model codes matter in such a large range, and recorder menus have more settings than a simple Wi-Fi camera app.

EZVIZ: Hikvision's smart home brand

EZVIZ started in 2013 as Hikvision's consumer brand and is a Hikvision subsidiary. It makes products you can install yourself: indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi cameras, battery and 4G cameras, video doorbells and smart locks, all managed from the EZVIZ app. Most cameras record to a microSD card, and EZVIZ also offers CloudPlay, an optional paid cloud subscription with a free trial.

Strengths: easy phone setup, no recorder or long cable runs for most models, features such as two-way audio and auto-tracking on many cameras.
Things to consider: Wi-Fi cameras need a good signal where they are mounted; for many cameras around a large property, a wired NVR or DVR system is usually easier to manage.

Dahua: Hikvision's closest like-for-like rival

Dahua Technology was also founded in 2001 in Hangzhou and is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. It offers the same kinds of professional products: IP cameras and NVRs, HDCVI analog cameras and DVRs/XVRs, and PTZ cameras. Its AI line is WizSense, which recognizes people and vehicles to cut false alarms, and its main mobile app is DMSS. For homes, Dahua's consumer brand Imou offers Wi-Fi cameras controlled from the Imou Life app.

Strengths: a full professional range similar to Hikvision, plus a simple Wi-Fi option through Imou.
Things to consider: as with any brand, smart features work best when cameras and recorder are from the same brand.

Uniview (UNV): IP-focused, with analog options too

Uniview, often written UNV, was founded in 2005 in Hangzhou and is best known for IP video surveillance: network cameras and NVRs. It also makes analog cameras (UAC series) and XVR recorders, so it is not limited to IP. Its Ultra 265 compression combines H.265 with Uniview's U-Code to reduce storage and bandwidth, and its ColorHunter cameras are designed for full-color images in low light. The mobile app is EZView.

Strengths: solid IP line-up with storage-saving compression, plus analog cameras and XVRs for simpler systems.
Things to consider: check that each camera's resolution is supported by your recorder.

Which is better, Dahua or Hikvision?

Many buyers in Jordan ask this, and the honest answer is that the two brands are very similar at the brand level. Both were founded in Hangzhou in 2001, both make IP and analog systems, both offer AI person/vehicle detection (AcuSense and WizSense) and color night vision lines, and both have a consumer Wi-Fi brand (EZVIZ and Imou). The differences that matter are at the model level:

Resolution, lens and light type (IR, warm light or both) of the exact camera.
Recorder compatibility: Hikvision's analog line (Turbo HD) is built on HD-TVI and Dahua's on HDCVI. Many recent cameras and DVRs support several analog formats (TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS), but check the recorder's supported inputs before mixing.
The app you prefer (Hik-Connect or DMSS) and what your installer knows best.

How to choose a security camera brand

Wi-Fi cameras or a wired system?

For one to three cameras in an apartment, a Wi-Fi brand such as EZVIZ or Imou is usually simplest: plug in, scan the QR code in the app and record to a microSD card. For a villa, shop, farm or warehouse with many cameras, a wired Hikvision, Uniview or Dahua system with a DVR or NVR keeps all recordings on one hard drive and does not depend on Wi-Fi.

IP (NVR) or analog (DVR)?

Analog cameras connect to a DVR with coaxial cable and suit places where coax is already installed. IP cameras connect to an NVR with network cable; with PoE (Power over Ethernet) one cable carries power and data. IP systems are often chosen for new installations that want higher resolutions and smart detection.

Mixing brands

Most professional IP cameras and NVRs support ONVIF, so basic video from one brand can often be recorded on another brand's NVR. Smart alerts may only work fully within one brand, so a single-brand system is the safer choice.

Night vision and outdoor rating

Standard infrared gives black-and-white night video; color lines (Hikvision ColorVu, Uniview ColorHunter) and hybrid light cameras add warm or white light to keep colors. Outdoors, IP65 means dust-tight and protected against water jets, and IP67 adds protection against temporary immersion.

Storage and app

Wi-Fi cameras usually record to microSD and may offer cloud plans; DVRs and NVRs record to a hard drive. Try to keep all cameras in one app: Hik-Connect, EZVIZ, DMSS, Imou Life or EZView.

Recommended cameras and recorders by brand

Hikvision DS-2CD2043G2-LI 4MP AcuSense IP camera

An outdoor bullet network camera with 4MP (2688 × 1520) video and Smart Hybrid Light, which combines infrared and white light for color night images. It classifies motion as human or vehicle, supports line crossing and intrusion alerts, runs on PoE and has an IP67 housing.

Good for: shops, entrances and parking areas on a Hikvision NVR.

Hikvision DS-2CE10KF0T-PF 5MP ColorVu Turbo HD camera

An analog bullet camera with a 3K/5MP (2960 × 1665) sensor, ColorVu for full color in very low light, a built-in microphone and 4-in-1 output (TVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS). It needs a compatible DVR.

Good for: upgrading a DVR system with color night video.

Hikvision DS-7604NXI-K1 4-channel NVR

Records up to 4 IP cameras at up to 8MP with H.265+, with human/vehicle classification, line crossing and intrusion detection. It has HDMI and VGA outputs, one SATA bay, ONVIF support and remote access via mobile app.

Good for: a small home or shop IP system.

EZVIZ H6c Pro 3MP indoor pan and tilt camera

A 3MP indoor Wi-Fi camera with 340° pan and 55° tilt, auto-tracking of human movement, two-way audio, color night vision up to 5 m and IR up to 10 m. It has a privacy mode and supports microSD up to 512GB plus cloud storage.

Good for: living rooms, kids' rooms and pets.

EZVIZ H8c Pro 2K outdoor pan and tilt camera

An outdoor Wi-Fi camera with 2K (2560 × 1440) resolution, 350° horizontal and 80° vertical rotation, and AI detection of human and vehicle shapes. It adds color night vision, two-way audio, a siren and strobe light, and an IP65 rating.

Good for: yards, gates and garages without cables to a recorder.

Uniview IPC2314LE 4MP ColorHunter camera

A 4MP outdoor bullet IP camera with an F1.0 lens, ColorHunter imaging and warm white light up to 30 m for color night video. It offers human detection, microSD up to 512GB, PoE, IP67, ONVIF and Ultra 265 compression.

Good for: homes, shops and warehouses that want color recordings at night.

Uniview UAC-B112-F40-DL 2MP analog camera

A 2MP (1920 × 1080) analog bullet camera with smart dual light (IR and white light, up to about 20 m), TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS output, a built-in microphone and an IP67 housing. It needs a compatible DVR.

Good for: simple DVR systems at entrances and yards.

Uniview NVR301-04S3 4-channel NVR

A compact NVR for up to 4 IP cameras with recording up to 8MP, H.265+, line crossing and intrusion detection, and human/vehicle classification. It has HDMI and VGA outputs, one SATA bay, ONVIF and remote access via mobile app.

Good for: a small Uniview IP system at home or in an office.

Imou Ranger 2 5MP indoor pan and tilt camera

From Dahua's consumer brand, this indoor camera records 5MP (2688 × 1664), pans 0–355° and tilts -5° to 80°. It detects and follows people, offers two-way audio, IR night vision up to 10 m and a privacy mode, and has both Wi-Fi and an Ethernet port.

Good for: indoor home monitoring with the Imou app.

Tips before you buy

Read the full model code: one letter can change resolution, lens or light type.
Check that your DVR or NVR supports the camera's resolution and signal type.
Change default passwords and keep firmware up to date.
For outdoor Wi-Fi cameras, check the Wi-Fi signal at the mounting point before drilling.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best security camera brands?

Hikvision, Dahua and Uniview are well known for professional systems with DVRs and NVRs, while EZVIZ (Hikvision) and Imou (Dahua) focus on easy Wi-Fi cameras. The best brand is the one whose models, app and system type match your needs.

What is the best security camera brand for home?

For a few indoor cameras, EZVIZ or Imou is the easiest to install. For a house with many outdoor cameras, a wired Hikvision or Uniview system with an NVR or DVR is a strong choice.

Which is better, Dahua or Hikvision?

Neither is better in every case. Both offer similar product types, AI detection and color night lines, so compare the exact models, recorder compatibility and the app you prefer.

Is EZVIZ made by Hikvision?

Yes. EZVIZ started in 2013 as Hikvision's smart home brand and is a Hikvision subsidiary with its own EZVIZ app.

Is Imou a Dahua brand?

Yes. Dahua launched Imou in 2018 as its consumer brand for smart home products; Imou cameras use the Imou Life app.

What is UNV, and is Uniview a good brand?

UNV is the short name of Uniview, a Hangzhou video surveillance maker founded in 2005. It is best known for IP cameras and NVRs and also makes analog cameras and XVRs.