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Xiaomi C700 vs Xiaomi C500 Dual

Compare video quality, night vision, storage and power.

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Xiaomi Smart Camera C700

Xiaomi Smart Camera C700

  • Operating range: −10°C to 40°C.
  • About 362 g.
  • 8 MP main camera.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Night vision: ten 940nm infrared illuminators.
KSh 11,510Out of Stock
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Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)

  • About 305 g.
  • 4 MP main camera.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Night vision: low-light colour.
  • Image resolution: dual 4MP.
KSh 12,470In Stock
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Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)KSh 13,800
Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 (UK)KSh 10,200
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW300KSh 9,110
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300KSh 9,830

Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C700 if you want a 8 MP main camera, 4K video and a lower price (KSh 960 less). Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual if you want a lighter build (about 305 g).

Weight

Xiaomi Smart Camera C700
About 362 g
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
About 305 g

Camera

Xiaomi Smart Camera C700
8 MP main camera
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
4 MP main camera

Night vision

Xiaomi Smart Camera C700
Ten 940nm infrared illuminators
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
Low-light colour, 940nm infrared illuminators

Two-way audio

Xiaomi Smart Camera C700
Yes, through Xiaomi Home
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone

Field of view

Xiaomi Smart Camera C700
360° horizontal panning, 110° vertical tilt
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
110° fixed wide-angle, 58° horizontal telephoto view

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Smart Camera C700

  • Higher-resolution main camera: 8 MP.
  • Higher video resolution: 4K.
  • Lower price: KSh 11,510 (KSh 960 less).

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual

  • Lighter: about 305 g.

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Xiaomi Smart Camera C700

  • About 362 g.
  • 8 MP main camera.
  • Ten 940nm infrared illuminators.
  • Yes, through Xiaomi Home.
  • 360° horizontal panning, 110° vertical tilt.
  • Human detection/tracking, cat and dog detection/tracking.

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual

  • About 305 g.
  • 4 MP main camera.
  • Low-light colour, 940nm infrared illuminators.
  • Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone.
  • 110° fixed wide-angle, 58° horizontal telephoto view.
  • Human detection and linked tracking.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C700Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Model5872857613
Camera resolution8MP; 3840 × 2160Dual 4MP; 2560 × 1440
Field of view360° horizontal panning; 110° vertical tilt110° fixed wide-angle; 58° horizontal telephoto view; 360° PTZ monitoring
Night visionTen 940nm infrared illuminators; up to 10m manufacturer-stated night vision; low-light colour imagingLow-light colour; 940nm infrared illuminators
Video encodingH.265—
Detection and alertsHuman detection/tracking; cat and dog detection/tracking; crying and noise detection; configure AI settingsHuman detection and linked tracking; cat/dog detection; crying detection; virtual fence
Two-way audioYes — through Xiaomi HomeYes — initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone
Storage methods8–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS backup with microSD card16–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS
Network connectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3
App and system compatibilityXiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and laterXiaomi Home 9.4 or later; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later
Rated input5V DC 2A5V DC, 2A
Operating temperature−10°C to 40°C—
Lens and aperture—f/1.6; 2.8mm wide-angle and 6mm telephoto lenses

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C700Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)
Dimensions82 × 82 × 130mm78 × 77 × 128mm
WeightApproximately 362gApproximately 305g

Product details

Product details specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C700Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)
Resolution8MP; 3840 × 2160—
Lens coverage360° horizontal panning; 110° vertical tilt110° fixed wide-angle; 58° horizontal telephoto view; 360° PTZ monitoring
ConnectionDual-band Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3—
Storage8–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS backup with microSD card16–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS
Power5V DC 2A—
Temperature−10°C to 40°C—
Package contentscamera, power adapter, charging cable, wall mounting kit, mounting sticker, user manual and warranty notice—
Image resolution—Dual 4MP; 2560 × 1440
Network—Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3
Phone compatibility—Xiaomi Home 9.4 or later; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use 940nm (night vision).
  • Both are made by Xiaomi.

In summary

Choose Smart Camera C700 for a higher-resolution main camera; Smart Camera C500 offers a lighter build.

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