Coaxial cables

RG59 coax cable is the industry standard and best pick for CCTV systems and HD over coax systems.

Thick ropes or wire or non-metallic fiber consists of an inner insulated core of solid wire that is surrounded by insulated flexible wire braids.

Durability: Robust and long-lasting coaxial cable outperforms all other CCTV cable choices. Extra tough components give it resilience against normal resistants as well as wear and tear.
Distance: They relay signals and cover moderately long distances.
Stability: Highly reliable as they shield signals from outer electrical interferences using layers of insulating components.
Multifunctionality: This is also useful for the transmission of radio frequency signals, construction, and vehicle towing.
Cons: Top-notch quality naturally costs you a pretty penny. It is more expensive than other ordinary security cables.

Siamese cables

Professional quality RG59 Siamese cables are used with most CCTV camera systems, including surveillance cameras.

Siamese cables are basically coaxial cables. But they come with an attached set of power wires. In the event that the power source is farther away from the recording device, these power wires may be split off from the coaxial cables.

Data integrity: The cables are exclusively structured to allow the transmission of power without undue interference with the transmission of video. This greatly enhances data accuracy.
User-friendly operations: They relay signals over moderately longer physical distances.
Multifunctionality: These cables suffice the simultaneous transmission of both data and power. They promise high value for money.
Adaptability: They transmit both power and data via the same cable. So, a video surveillance system setup becomes greatly simplified.
Cons: They require delicate handling, installation, and operation as compared to other video security cables.

Twisted pair cable

The classic CAT-5 UTP non shielded network cable contains 4 twisted pairs. Up to 4 cameras can run off a single cable.

Here, an ordinary copper wire connects home and many business computers. Two insulated copper wires are twisted around each other to reduce cross-talk or electromagnetic induction between pairs of wires. Each connection on a twisted pair requires both wires.

Twisted pair is sometimes installed in two or more pairs, all within a single cable. It is occasionally enclosed in a shield that functions as a ground. This is known as shielded twisted pair (STP). Ordinary wire to the home is an unshielded twisted pair.

Signal integrity: These cables dial down crosstalk and electromagnetic inductions between pairs of wires to solidify the integrity of the signals in transit.
Cons: These are less durable and are prone to damages.

Optical fiber cable

Fiber-optic cable is a good choice when there is a high likelihood of off-air interference such as power lines or nearby Radio Frequency (RF) transmitters. Fiber-optic cable is also the solution for very long CCTV transmission links of more than 300 feet.

A delicate strand of pure glass acts as a waveguide for light over long distances. It taps into the total internal reflection principle. Fiber optic cable is actually composed of two layers of glass. The core carries the actual light signal and the cladding is a layer of glasses surrounding the core.

Lightning speed: These cables guarantee the fastest data transmission. They are preferred for faster data transfer rates and to minimize delays.
Efficient: Ruthlessly precise data transmission defines it. The signals in transit are not subject to electromagnetic interference and do not need to be re-transmitted.
Tremendous capacity: The typical optical fiber handles much more information, way outperforming the conventional copper wires. It provides the best value for money.
Longer distance: They are the perfect suit for use even in extremely long distances such as between two continents.
Cons: They require plenty of manpower for installation and maintenance. The glass fibers require careful protection. The slightest scratch compromises its signal transmitting capacity. The handling and operation require great knowledge and mastery of electronics engineering. They are the costliest CCTV camera cables.

Video power cables

Simplicity: They are on-the-go friendly.
Versatile: They simultaneously transmit video signals and supply DC power to the CCTV Security cameras.
Affordable: They cater to the demand of budget-constrained users.
Cons: They are only usable within a limited range and are hence unsuitable for longer distances.