Affordability - Based on initial and warranty costs.

Capability - Based on pan/tilt, position indicator, video outputs, resolution, zoom, field of view, focus, range, stabilization, daylight, target tracking, and range finding.

Deployability - Based on size/footprint, weight, power draw, display compatibility, ease of installation, portability, and presence of a built-in spotlight.

Maintainability - Based on durability and technical support.

Usability - Based on ease of use and controls.