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Xiaomi C500 vs Xiaomi C100

Compare video quality, night vision, storage and power.

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Xiaomi Smart Camera C500

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500

  • Operating range: −10°C to 40°C.
  • 6 MP main camera.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Night vision: eight 940nm infrared illuminators.
  • Resolution: 6MP.
KSh 7,600Out of Stock
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Xiaomi Smart Camera C100

Xiaomi Smart Camera C100

  • Operating range: −10°C to 45°C.
  • About 170 g.
  • 3 MP main camera.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Night vision: low-light full colour.
KSh 4,410In 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 C100 if you want Bluetooth 5.2 and a lower price (KSh 3,190 less).

Features

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
Operating range: −10°C to 40°C
Xiaomi Smart Camera C100
Operating range: −10°C to 45°C

Camera

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
6 MP main camera
Xiaomi Smart Camera C100
3 MP main camera

Connections

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Xiaomi Smart Camera C100
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2

Night vision

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
Eight 940nm infrared illuminators, low-light colour imaging
Xiaomi Smart Camera C100
Low-light full colour, 940nm infrared illumination

Two-way audio

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
Yes, from Xiaomi Home phone app
Xiaomi Smart Camera C100
Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone

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 C100

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Lower price: KSh 4,410 (KSh 3,190 less).

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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.
  • Yes, from Xiaomi Home phone app.
  • 360° horizontal, 116° vertical.
  • Human detection/tracking, cat and dog detection/tracking.
  • 5V DC 2A.

Xiaomi Smart Camera C100

  • Operating range: −10°C to 45°C.
  • 3 MP main camera.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Low-light full colour, 940nm infrared illumination.
  • Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone.
  • 128° wide angle, adjustable fixed camera.
  • Human detection, loud-noise and crying detection.
  • 5V DC, 1A.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C500Xiaomi Smart Camera C100
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Model6793765013
Camera resolution6MP; 3200 × 18003MP; 2304 × 1296
Lens and aperturef/1.6f/1.6
Field of view360° horizontal; 116° vertical128° wide angle; adjustable fixed camera
Night visionEight 940nm infrared illuminators; low-light colour imagingLow-light full colour; 940nm infrared illumination
Detection and alertsHuman detection/tracking; cat and dog detection/tracking; enable in appHuman detection; loud-noise and crying detection; virtual fence; audible/visual alarm
Two-way audioYes — from Xiaomi Home phone appYes — initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone
Storage methods8–256GB microSD; cloud; NAS8–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS
Network connectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax, 2.4GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
App and system compatibilityXiaomi HomeXiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later
Rated input5V DC 2A5V DC, 1A
Operating temperature−10°C to 40°C−10°C to 45°C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C500Xiaomi Smart Camera C100
Dimensions79 × 79 × 119mm69 × 68 × 115mm
Weight—Approximately 170g

Product details

Product details specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C500Xiaomi Smart Camera C100
Resolution6MP; 3200 × 1800—
Lens coverage360° horizontal; 116° vertical128° wide angle; adjustable fixed camera
WirelessDual-band Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.0—
Storage8–256GB microSD; cloud; NAS8–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS
Package contentscamera, power adapter, power cable, user manual, mounting template, wall mounting kit and warranty card—
Image resolution—3MP; 2304 × 1296
Network—Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax, 2.4GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
Phone compatibility—Xiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both use 940nm (night vision).
  • Same lens and aperture: f/1.6.
  • Both are made by Xiaomi.

In summary

Choose Smart Camera C500 for a higher-resolution main camera and dual-band Wi-Fi; Smart Camera C100 is the cheaper choice if you do not need a higher-resolution main camera.

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