Top 10 CCTV Cameras of 2026 — Real Prices and Installation Tips

Running a small shop in Pakistan is not easy. You work long hours. You deal with customers all day. And at the back of your mind, there’s always that worry — what if someone steals from you? What if an employee takes money from the register? What if someone breaks in at night?

That worry keeps you up at night. We get it.

The good news? 10 CCTV cameras have become very affordable. You don’t need to spend lakhs of rupees anymore. For as little as PKR 3,000, you can start watching your shop — even from your phone when you’re not there.

But here’s the problem. There are hundreds of cameras in the market. Which one should you buy? Which brand is good? What’s the real price? Will it work for your small shop?

Don’t worry. We did the homework for you.

In this guide, we’ll show you the top 10 CCTV cameras for small shops in 2026. Real prices in PKR. Honest reviews. No confusing tech talk. Just simple advice you can actually use.

Let’s get started.

Why Your Small Shop Needs CCTV Cameras

Before we talk about cameras, let’s talk about why you need them.

Theft happens more than you think. Shoplifting, employee theft, break-ins at night — these are everyday problems for shop owners in Saddar, Tariq Road, Hyderi, and markets across Pakistan. A jewellery shop owner can’t afford to lose even one item. A mobile phone retailer needs proof when a customer claims they were overcharged.

Clear footage saves you from disputes. When a customer says “I gave you a 5000 rupee note” but you know they gave 1000, what do you do? With a camera pointing at your cash counter, you have proof.

Cameras stop crime before it happens. When people see cameras, they think twice. A visible camera at your entrance tells thieves — “this shop is watching.”

It’s cheaper than losing stock. A good camera costs PKR 3,000 to 15,000. How much would you lose if someone stole your inventory? The math is simple.

Now let’s look at the best cameras you can buy in 2026.

Quick Comparison Table — All 10 CCTV Cameras

Here’s a simple table comparing all 10 cameras. Prices are in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).

Now let’s look at each camera in detail.

#1 — Ezviz H6c Pro (2K+) — Best Overall for Small Shops

This is the camera we recommend for most small shop owners. It sits on your shelf or ceiling and watches everything.

What makes it special:

The H6c Pro rotates 360 degrees. That means it can see every corner of your shop — no blind spots. If a customer walks to a corner, the camera follows them automatically. This is called “Smart Tracking.”

The picture quality is 2K+ (that’s 4MP). Very sharp. You can clearly see faces, hands, and what people are doing.

It also has a “One-Touch Call” button. If your staff needs to call you urgently, they press the button on the camera, and it calls your phone app. Pretty clever.

Best for: Cash counters, the main shop area, or anywhere you need full 360° coverage.

Common question: “Does it need wires?” — It needs a power cable, but video goes through Wi-Fi. No complicated wiring.

Where to buy: Ezviz H6c Pro 2K+

#2 — Hikvision DS-2CE16D0T-EXIPF — Cheapest Option

Price: PKR 3,000

If you’re on a tight budget, this is your camera. At just PKR 3,000, it’s hard to beat.

What you get:

2MP resolution (1080p Full HD). Good enough to see faces clearly. Night vision up to 20 meters in black and white. Weatherproof body — can handle rain and dust.

What you don’t get:

No audio. This camera only records video, not sound. So if you need to hear conversations, look at other options.

Best for: Back alleys, stockrooms, or extra coverage spots where you just need to see if someone is there.

Common question: “Is it waterproof?” — Yes, IP66/IP67 rated. Can handle Pakistan’s weather.

Where to buy: Hikvision DS-2CE16D0T-EXIPF

#3 — Dahua IPC-HFW1230S — Budget IP Camera

Price: PKR 8,800

Want a proper IP camera without spending too much? This Dahua model is the answer.

What’s different about IP cameras:

IP cameras send digital video through an Ethernet cable. The picture is cleaner than analog cameras. And with PoE (Power over Ethernet), one cable handles both power and video. Less mess.

This camera has 30 m night vision with Smart IR. It also uses H.265 compression, which means video files are smaller — your hard drive lasts longer.

Best for: Main entrances, cash counters, or anywhere you want the best picture quality on a budget.

Common question: “Does it work with my old DVR?”—No, IP cameras need an NVR (Network Video Recorder), not a DVR.

Where to buy: Dahua IPC-HFW1230S

#4 — Hikvision DS-2CE16D0T-LPFS — Shop Floor Favorite

Price: PKR 5,799

This camera has something special — a built-in microphone. You can hear what’s happening, not just see it.

What makes it useful:

Dual light system. It can switch between colour night vision (using white light) or regular IR (black and white). You choose based on your needs.

The built-in mic records audio over the same coax cable. No extra wires for sound.

Best for: Shop floor, staff areas, or anywhere you need to hear conversations — like near the billing counter.

Common question: “Does the light stay on all night?” — Only if you set it that way. You can also make it motion-triggered.

Where to buy: Hikvision DS-2CE16D0T-LPFS

#5 — Dahua HAC-T5E20P — Upgrade for Old Systems

Price: PKR 3,190

Already have old CCTV wires (coax cables) in your shop? Don’t throw them away. This camera works with your existing wiring AND adds audio.

What’s special:

Turret design (also called “Eyeball”). Harder to push out of position than bullet cameras. Built-in microphone that sends audio over your old video cable.

2MP resolution with 20m night vision. Weatherproof for outdoor use too.

Best for: Shops with old CCTV systems that want to upgrade without rewiring. Also good for low ceilings and indoor corners.

Common question: “Is turret better than bullet?” — For vandal resistance, yes. It’s harder to knock out of position.

Where to buy: Dahua HAC-T5E20P

#6 — Hikvision DS-2CE16H0T-ITPFS — Best for Audio Recording

Price: PKR 6,450

This is the camera you buy when you absolutely need to watch money being handled. Why? Because it’s 5MP — that’s 2.5 times clearer than regular 1080p cameras.

Why 5MP matters:

You can zoom in digitally and still see details. Currency notes. License plates. Small text. Things that blur on cheaper cameras stay clear on this one.

Plus, it has a built-in microphone. Hear and see everything at your cash register.

Best for: Cash counters. This is THE camera for watching money handling.

Common question: “Does it work on my 2MP DVR?” — No, you need a DVR that supports 5MP recording.

Where to buy: Hikvision DS-2CE16H0T-ITPFS 5MP Audio Bullet

#7 — Ezviz H3c Colour — Wi-Fi Outdoor Camera

Price: PKR 12,999

Need an outdoor camera that connects through Wi-Fi? The H3c Color is one of the best options.

What makes it different:

Color night vision. Most cameras show black and white at night. This one uses spotlights to show actual colors. If a thief wears a red shirt, you’ll see red — not grey.

AI human detection. It knows the difference between a person and a cat. Fewer false alarms.

Active defense. When it detects someone suspicious, it flashes lights and sounds a siren. Scares people away.

Best for: Front gate, shop exterior, or anywhere outside where you want color footage at night.

Common question: “Is it fully wireless?” — Wi-Fi for video, but it needs a power cable.

Where to buy: Ezviz H3c Color

#8 — Ezviz H8c (Pan/Tilt) — Best for Parking and Entrance

Price: PKR 15,499

This is the big one. An outdoor camera that moves — pans 350 degrees and tilts 80 degrees. One camera can cover what normally needs 2 or 3 fixed cameras.

Why shop owners love it:

You can control it from your phone. Tap to look at your gate. Tap to check parking. Tap to see the delivery entrance. All from one camera.

Auto-tracking. If someone walks across your parking lot, the camera follows them automatically.

Preset points. Save your favorite viewing spots — “Gate,” “Door,” “Parking” — and jump between them with one tap.

Plus siren and strobe light to scare off loiterers.

Best for: Parking lots, street corners, or anywhere you need flexible outdoor coverage.

Common question: “Can I control it from my phone?” — Yes, full control through the Ezviz app.

Where to buy: Ezviz H8c Pan/Tilt

#9 — Hikvision DS-2CE17D0T-IT5F — Long Range Night Vision

Price: PKR 5,760

Most cameras see 20 to 30 meters at night. This one sees 80 meters. That’s a massive difference.

When you need this:

Long driveways. Large shop fronts. Warehouse yards. Anywhere the camera needs to see far in the dark.

The camera body is also bigger and looks more professional. Sometimes that intimidation factor matters.

Best for: Large parking lots, warehouses, or long corridors where you need to see far.

Common question: “Is it a zoom camera?” — No, it has a fixed lens. The strength is in the powerful infrared, not optical zoom.

Where to buy: Hikvision DS-2CE17D0T-IT5F

#10 — Dahua DH-HAC-B1A21 — The Budget King

Price: PKR 3,200

If you need to cover many spots without spending much, the Cooper Series is your friend.

What’s the Cooper Series?

It’s Dahua’s budget line. They use cost-effective materials to keep prices low while maintaining decent quality.

2MP Full HD resolution. Wide angle lens (93 degrees). IP67 weatherproof. Basic but solid.

Here’s a smart tip: Buy 4 of these for the price of one fancy camera. Cover all your blind spots instead of having one really good camera and three dark corners.

Best for: General coverage — indoor or outdoor — when budget is tight.

Common question: “Is it good quality?” — Decent for the price. Don’t expect premium build, but it does the job.

Where to buy: Dahua DH-HAC-B1A21

Which Camera for Which Location?

Not sure which camera goes where? Here’s a simple guide:

For the Cash Register: Use Ezviz H6c Pro (PKR 13,999) or Hikvision 5MP Audio Bullet (PKR 6,450). You need clear video AND audio where money changes hands.

For the Shop Floor: Use Hikvision DS-2CE16D0T-LPFS (PKR 5,799) or Dahua IP Camera (PKR 8,800). Good coverage with audio option.

For the Entrance/Outside: Use Ezviz H3c Color (PKR 12,999) or Ezviz H8c (PKR 15,499) for Wi-Fi. Use Dahua Cooper (PKR 3,200) if you want wired and cheap.

For Tight Budgets: Use Hikvision DS-2CE16D0T-EXIPF (PKR 3,000) or Dahua HAC-T5E20P (PKR 3,190). Basic but gets the job done.

Browse all cameras at the GCCTVMS shop to see more options.

Don’t Forget the DVR — Cameras Need Recording

Here’s something many people forget: cameras alone don’t save videos. You need a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) to store the footage.

How many channels do you need?

4 Channel DVR = connects up to 4 cameras. Good for small shops.

8 Channel DVR = connects up to 8 cameras. Good for bigger shops or multiple rooms.

Always buy a DVR with more channels than cameras you have now. That way you can add more cameras later without buying a new DVR.

Check out the Turbo HD DVR 4 Channel for small setups or the Turbo HD DVR 8 Channel for bigger spaces.

Simple Installation Tips for Small Shops

You don’t need to be an expert to install cameras properly. Here are some basic tips:

Camera height: Mount cameras 8 to 10 feet high. Too low, and people can tamper with them. Too high and faces become hard to see.

Cover entry and exit points: Every door should have a camera. If there’s one way in and one way out, you need at least two cameras.

Don’t point at bright lights: If your camera faces a window or bright light, the picture will be washed out. Position cameras so light sources are behind them, not in front.

Hide your DVR: The DVR has all your recordings. If a thief steals it, your footage is gone. Put it in a locked cabinet, back room, or somewhere not obvious.

Test at night: Before finalising camera positions, check how they look at night. Many cameras perform differently in low light.

Use PoE when possible: Power over Ethernet means one cable for power and video. Fewer wires, cleaner installation, fewer things to go wrong.

Cameras Are Not Enough — You Need Someone Watching

Here’s the truth nobody tells you.

Having cameras is great. But who watches them?

You’re busy running your shop. Dealing with customers. Managing inventory. You can’t sit in front of a screen all day watching camera feeds. And at night? You’re sleeping.

So what happens? Your cameras record everything. But you only check the footage AFTER something bad happens. By then, the thief is gone. The damage is done. You have evidence, sure, but you’ve already lost your stock.

Recording footage doesn’t stop crime. Watching cameras in real-time does.

Think about it. If someone is watching your cameras live — and they see a suspicious person — they can alert you immediately. Or call the police. Or trigger an alarm. The crime gets stopped before it happens.

This is where most shop owners get stuck. They buy cameras. They install them. And then nobody watches.

That’s the problem. And every problem has a solution.

At GCCTVMS, we don’t just sell cameras. We watch them for you.

Our Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitors your cameras 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Real people. Real eyes. Watching your shop even when you can’t.

Here’s how it works:

Monitor — Our trained team watches your live camera feeds around the clock.

Verify — When something suspicious happens, we verify if it’s a real threat or a false alarm.

Alert — We immediately alert you or your staff about the situation.

Action — If needed, we coordinate with local authorities to respond quickly.

You sleep peacefully. We stay awake watching your shop.

Cameras without monitoring are like locks without keys — they look good but don’t fully protect you.

Ready to actually secure your shop? Contact GCCTVMS and ask about our remote CCTV monitoring services. Let’s talk about what works for your business.

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