From someone who worked in the security industry for 10 years... cameras are only useful if you have someone monitoring them 24\7 with the ability to respond immediately like a commercial building with an on site security force. The police don't care any more if its a simple theft or burglary. Here's the case number for your insurance company then you never hear from them again. The only way they will look into it is if a firearm is stolen or there was a physical danger to someone at the time.
The only times I have ever seen cameras be useful is if you can identify the suspect as someone you know then you confront them to get your property back. Of course if you take any vigilante action your will be charged.
Actually there are times when a low resolution camera is better. For example you could say you have reason to believe the suspect is in possession of a weapon because you cant see it clearly. At least this way your not lying and you might get a faster response.
In the event your home gets professionally burgled, these guys already know how to block or jam cameras, how to hack the wifi system and delete the footage. They know how to spot a fake camera a mile away or keep their faces hidden.
Physical barriers are your best bet, if you make yourself a harder target the thieves will look for an easier place to steal from.
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