Camera
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- 6 MP main camera
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- 8 MP main camera
Smart camera comparison
Xiaomi C500 vs Xiaomi C701
Compare video quality, night vision, storage and power.
01Selected  Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
KSh 7,600Out of Stock | 02  Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 (UK)
KSh 10,200In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 if you want a lower price (KSh 2,600 less). Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 if you want a 8 MP main camera, 4K video and Bluetooth 5.4.
Connections
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Night vision
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- Eight 940nm infrared illuminators, low-light colour imaging
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- Low-light full colour, 940nm infrared
Storage methods
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- 8–256GB microSD, cloud
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- 8–256GB microSD, Class 10 or higher, FAT32
Two-way audio
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- Yes, from Xiaomi Home phone app
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500
- Lower price: KSh 7,600 (KSh 2,600 less).
Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- Higher-resolution main camera: 8 MP.
- Higher video resolution: 4K.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
What matters most to you?
7 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.
- 8–256GB microSD, cloud.
- Yes, from Xiaomi Home phone app.
- 360° horizontal, 116° vertical.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- Operating range: −10°C to 40°C.
- 8 MP main camera.
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4.
- Low-light full colour, 940nm infrared.
- 8–256GB microSD, Class 10 or higher, FAT32.
- Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone.
- 360° horizontal pan, 109° vertical tilt.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Model | 67937 | 65466 |
| Camera resolution | 6MP; 3200 × 1800 | 8MP; 3840 × 2160; 4K |
| Lens and aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.6; six optical lenses |
| Field of view | 360° horizontal; 116° vertical | 360° horizontal pan; 109° vertical tilt |
| Night vision | Eight 940nm infrared illuminators; low-light colour imaging | Low-light full colour; 940nm infrared; stated 10m distance |
| Detection and alerts | Human detection/tracking; cat and dog detection/tracking; enable in app | Human detection/tracking; cat/dog detection/tracking; crying and loud-noise detection; virtual fence |
| Two-way audio | Yes — from Xiaomi Home phone app | Yes — initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone |
| Storage methods | 8–256GB microSD; cloud; NAS | 8–256GB microSD, Class 10 or higher, FAT32; paid cloud; NAS backup with microSD |
| Network connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.4 |
| App and system compatibility | Xiaomi Home | Xiaomi Home 10.2 or later; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later |
| Rated input | 5V DC 2A | 5V DC, 2A |
| Operating temperature | −10°C to 40°C | −10°C to 40°C |
Design
| Specification | Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 79 × 79 × 119mm | 79 × 79 × 119mm |
Product details
| Specification | Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 6MP; 3200 × 1800 | — |
| Lens coverage | 360° horizontal; 116° vertical | 360° horizontal pan; 109° vertical tilt |
| Wireless | Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.0 | — |
| Storage | 8–256GB microSD; cloud; NAS | 8–256GB microSD, Class 10 or higher, FAT32; paid cloud; NAS backup with microSD |
| Package contents | camera, power adapter, power cable, user manual, mounting template, wall mounting kit and warranty card | — |
| Image resolution | — | 8MP; 3840 × 2160; 4K |
| Network | — | Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Phone compatibility | — | Xiaomi Home 10.2 or later; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later |
Similarities
- Both support Wi-Fi 6.
- Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
- Both use 940nm (night vision).
- Both are made by Xiaomi.
In summary
Choose Smart Camera C701 for a higher-resolution main camera; Smart Camera C500 is the cheaper choice if you do not need a higher-resolution main camera.
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