Features
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- Operating range: −30°C to 60°C; adapter −30°C to 45°C
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- Operating range: Camera −30°C to 60°C; adaptor −30°C to 45°C
Outdoor camera comparison
Xiaomi CW400 vs Xiaomi CW500 Dual
Compare video quality, night vision, storage and power.
01Selected  Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
KSh 11,960In Stock | 02  Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)
KSh 13,800In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400 if you want a lower price (KSh 1,840 less). Choose the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual if you want dual-band Wi-Fi.
Connections
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- Wi-Fi 6
Lens coverage
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- 113° lens angle
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- Fixed camera plus PTZ camera
Storage methods
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- MicroSD up to 256GB, paid cloud
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- 16–256GB microSD, paid Xiaomi Cloud
Two-way audio
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- Yes, through Xiaomi Home
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 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 1,840 less).
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- Dual-band Wi-Fi.
What matters most to you?
7 priorities selected.
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400
- Operating range: −30°C to 60°C; adapter −30°C to 45°C.
- Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz.
- 113° lens angle.
- microSD up to 256GB, paid cloud.
- Yes, through Xiaomi Home.
- IP66 camera, no immersion.
- AI human detection, audible and visual warnings.
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- Operating range: Camera −30°C to 60°C; adaptor −30°C to 45°C.
- Wi-Fi 6.
- Fixed camera plus PTZ camera.
- 16–256GB microSD, paid Xiaomi Cloud.
- Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone.
- IP66 camera.
- Human and vehicle detection, linked tracking.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400 | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Model | 49897 | 59823 |
| Camera resolution | 4MP; 2560 × 1440 | Dual 4MP; 2560 × 1440 |
| Lens and aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
| Field of view | 113° lens angle; 360° horizontal and 160° vertical motorised view | Fixed camera plus PTZ camera; published PTZ horizontal movement 355° |
| Night vision | Two infrared and two white lights; smart full-colour night vision | Infrared and white supplementary lights; event-triggered full colour |
| Detection and alerts | AI human detection; audible and visual warnings; cloud facial-recognition features require service activation | Human and vehicle detection; linked tracking; virtual fence; sound/light alarm |
| 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 Xiaomi Cloud; NAS |
| Network connectivity | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz; dual antennas | Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Ethernet |
| App and system compatibility | Xiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later | Xiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later |
| Rated input | 12V DC 1A | 12V DC, 1A |
| Operating temperature | −30°C to 60°C; adapter −30°C to 45°C | Camera −30°C to 60°C; adaptor −30°C to 45°C |
Durability
| Specification | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400 | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Weather resistance | IP66 camera; no immersion; adapter is not waterproof and must remain indoors | IP66 camera; adaptor is not waterproof and is for indoor use |
Product details
| Specification | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400 | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4MP; 2560 × 1440 | — |
| Lens coverage | 113° lens angle; 360° horizontal and 160° vertical motorised view | Fixed camera plus PTZ camera; published PTZ horizontal movement 355° |
| Connection | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz; dual antennas | — |
| Storage | microSD up to 256GB; paid cloud | 16–256GB microSD; paid Xiaomi 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 b/g/n/a/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Ethernet |
| Phone compatibility | — | Xiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later |
Similarities
- Both are rated IP66.
- Both have 4 MP main cameras.
- Both record 1440p video.
- Same lens and aperture: f/1.6.
- Both are made by Xiaomi.
In summary
Choose Outdoor Camera CW500 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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