Connections
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Outdoor CW400 vs Xiaomi Smart C500 Dual
Compare video quality, night vision, storage and power.
01Selected  Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
KSh 11,960In Stock | 02  Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)
KSh 12,470In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400 if you want a lower price (KSh 510 less). Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual if you want dual-band Wi-Fi.
Night vision
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- Two infrared and two white lights
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
- Low-light colour, 940nm infrared illuminators
Lens coverage
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- 113° lens angle
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
- 110° fixed wide-angle, 58° horizontal telephoto view
Storage methods
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- MicroSD up to 256GB, paid cloud
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
- 16–256GB microSD, paid cloud
Two-way audio
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- Yes, through Xiaomi Home
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
- Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- Lower price: KSh 11,960 (KSh 510 less).
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
- Dual-band Wi-Fi.
What matters most to you?
7 priorities selected.
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz.
- Two infrared and two white lights.
- 113° lens angle.
- microSD up to 256GB, paid cloud.
- Yes, through Xiaomi Home.
- AI human detection, audible and visual warnings.
- 12V DC 1A.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
- Low-light colour, 940nm infrared illuminators.
- 110° fixed wide-angle, 58° horizontal telephoto view.
- 16–256GB microSD, paid cloud.
- Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone.
- Human detection and linked tracking.
- 5V DC, 2A.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Model | 49897 | 57613 |
| Camera resolution | 4MP; 2560 × 1440 | Dual 4MP; 2560 × 1440 |
| Lens and aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.6; 2.8mm wide-angle and 6mm telephoto lenses |
| Field of view | 113° lens angle; 360° horizontal and 160° vertical motorised view | 110° fixed wide-angle; 58° horizontal telephoto view; 360° PTZ monitoring |
| Night vision | Two infrared and two white lights; smart full-colour night vision | Low-light colour; 940nm infrared illuminators |
| Detection and alerts | AI human detection; audible and visual warnings; cloud facial-recognition features require service activation | Human detection and linked tracking; cat/dog detection; crying detection; virtual fence |
| Two-way audio | Yes — through Xiaomi Home | Yes — initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone |
| Storage methods | microSD up to 256GB; paid cloud | 16–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS |
| Network connectivity | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz; dual antennas | Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3 |
| App and system compatibility | Xiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later | Xiaomi Home 9.4 or later; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later |
| Rated input | 12V DC 1A | 5V DC, 2A |
| Operating temperature | −30°C to 60°C; adapter −30°C to 45°C | — |
Design
| Specification | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 78 × 77 × 128mm |
| Weight | — | Approximately 305g |
Durability
| Specification | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Weather resistance | IP66 camera; no immersion; adapter is not waterproof and must remain indoors | — |
Product details
| Specification | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4MP; 2560 × 1440 | — |
| Lens coverage | 113° lens angle; 360° horizontal and 160° vertical motorised view | 110° fixed wide-angle; 58° horizontal telephoto view; 360° PTZ monitoring |
| Connection | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz; dual antennas | — |
| Storage | microSD up to 256GB; paid cloud | 16–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS |
| Power | 12V DC 1A | — |
| Weather / installation | IP66 camera; no immersion; adapter is not waterproof and must remain indoors | — |
| Temperature | −30°C to 60°C; adapter −30°C to 45°C | — |
| Package contents | camera, power adapter, wall mounting bracket, waterproof rubber strip for the power cable, wall/ceiling mounting template, screw accessories and manual | — |
| 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 have 4 MP main cameras.
- Both record 1440p video.
- Both are made by Xiaomi.
In summary
Choose Smart Camera C500 for dual-band Wi-Fi; Outdoor Camera CW400 is the cheaper choice if you do not need dual-band Wi-Fi.
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