Camera
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- 6 MP main camera
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- 3 MP main camera
Smart camera comparison
Xiaomi C500 vs Xiaomi C300
Compare video quality, night vision, storage and power.
01Selected  Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
KSh 7,600Out of Stock | 02  Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
KSh 7,310Out of Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 if you want a 6 MP main camera, 3200 × 1800 video and dual-band Wi-Fi. Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 if you want a lower price (KSh 290 less).
Connections
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Night vision
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- Eight 940nm infrared illuminators, low-light colour imaging
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- Infrared night vision, low-light colour imaging
Resolution
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- 6MP, 3200 × 1800
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- 3MP, 2304 × 1296
Storage methods
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- 8–256GB microSD, cloud
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- MicroSD up to 256GB, NAS backup
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- Higher-resolution main camera: 6 MP.
- Higher video resolution: 3200 × 1800.
- Dual-band Wi-Fi.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- Lower price: KSh 7,310 (KSh 290 less).
What matters most to you?
9 priorities selected.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- Operating range: −10°C to 40°C.
- 6 MP main camera.
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0.
- Eight 940nm infrared illuminators, low-light colour imaging.
- 6MP, 3200 × 1800.
- 8–256GB microSD, cloud.
- 360° horizontal, 116° vertical.
- Human detection/tracking, cat and dog detection/tracking.
- 5V DC 2A.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- Operating range: −10°C to 40°C.
- 3 MP main camera.
- Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz.
- Infrared night vision, low-light colour imaging.
- 3MP, 2304 × 1296.
- microSD up to 256GB, NAS backup.
- 360° horizontal.
- AI human detection, configure in Xiaomi Home.
- 5V DC.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Model | 67937 | 42423 |
| Camera resolution | 6MP; 3200 × 1800 | 3MP; 2304 × 1296 |
| Lens and aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.4 |
| Field of view | 360° horizontal; 116° vertical | 360° horizontal |
| Night vision | Eight 940nm infrared illuminators; low-light colour imaging | Infrared night vision; low-light colour imaging |
| Detection and alerts | Human detection/tracking; cat and dog detection/tracking; enable in app | AI human detection; configure in Xiaomi Home |
| Two-way audio | Yes — from Xiaomi Home phone app | Yes — from Xiaomi Home phone app |
| Storage methods | 8–256GB microSD; cloud; NAS | microSD up to 256GB; NAS backup; cloud |
| Network connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz |
| App and system compatibility | Xiaomi Home | Xiaomi Home; Android 4.4 or iOS 9.0 and later |
| Rated input | 5V DC 2A | 5V DC; use the power supply and current rating specified on the supplied unit label/manual |
| Operating temperature | −10°C to 40°C | −10°C to 40°C |
| Video encoding | — | H.265 |
Design
| Specification | Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 79 × 79 × 119mm | 115 × 78 × 78mm |
| Weight | — | 327g |
Product details
| Specification | Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 6MP; 3200 × 1800 | 3MP; 2304 × 1296 |
| Lens coverage | 360° horizontal; 116° vertical | 360° horizontal |
| Wireless | Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz |
| Storage | 8–256GB microSD; cloud; NAS | microSD up to 256GB; NAS backup; cloud |
| Package contents | camera, power adapter, power cable, user manual, mounting template, wall mounting kit and warranty card | camera, charging cable, wall mounting kit, user manual and warranty notice |
Similarities
- Same two-way audio: from Xiaomi Home phone app.
- Both are made by Xiaomi.
In summary
Choose Smart Camera C500 for a higher-resolution main camera and dual-band Wi-Fi; Smart Camera C300 is the cheaper choice if you do not need a higher-resolution main camera.
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