Camera
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- 3 MP main camera
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C201
- 2 MP main camera
Smart camera comparison
Xiaomi C300 vs Xiaomi C201
Compare video quality, night vision, storage and power.
01Selected  Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
KSh 7,310Out of Stock | 02  Xiaomi Smart Camera C201
KSh 4,200In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 if you want a 3 MP main camera and 2304 × 1296 video. Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C201 if you want a lower price (KSh 3,110 less).
Night vision
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- Infrared night vision, low-light colour imaging
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C201
- Low-light full colour, six infrared illuminators
Storage methods
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- MicroSD up to 256GB, NAS backup
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C201
- 8–256GB microSD, paid cloud
Two-way audio
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- Yes, from Xiaomi Home phone app
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C201
- Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone
Field of view
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- 360° horizontal
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C201
- 360° horizontal pan, motorised vertical adjustment
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- Higher-resolution main camera: 3 MP.
- Higher video resolution: 2304 × 1296.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C201
- Lower price: KSh 4,200 (KSh 3,110 less).
What matters most to you?
8 priorities selected.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
- Operating range: −10°C to 40°C.
- 3 MP main camera.
- Infrared night vision, low-light colour imaging.
- microSD up to 256GB, NAS backup.
- Yes, from Xiaomi Home phone app.
- 360° horizontal.
- AI human detection, configure in Xiaomi Home.
- 5V DC.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C201
- Operating range: −10°C to 40°C.
- 2 MP main camera.
- Low-light full colour, six infrared illuminators.
- 8–256GB microSD, paid cloud.
- Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone.
- 360° horizontal pan, motorised vertical adjustment.
- Local human detection/tracking, cat/dog detection/tracking.
- 5V DC, 1A.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C201 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Model | 42423 | 71380 |
| Camera resolution | 3MP; 2304 × 1296 | 2MP; 1920 × 1080 |
| Lens and aperture | f/1.4 | — |
| Field of view | 360° horizontal | 360° horizontal pan; motorised vertical adjustment |
| Night vision | Infrared night vision; low-light colour imaging | Low-light full colour; six infrared illuminators |
| Video encoding | H.265 | — |
| Detection and alerts | AI human detection; configure in Xiaomi Home | Local human detection/tracking; cat/dog detection/tracking |
| Two-way audio | Yes — from Xiaomi Home phone app | Yes — initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone |
| Storage methods | microSD up to 256GB; NAS backup; cloud | 8–256GB microSD; paid cloud |
| Network connectivity | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz | — |
| App and system compatibility | Xiaomi Home; Android 4.4 or iOS 9.0 and later | Xiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later |
| Rated input | 5V DC; use the power supply and current rating specified on the supplied unit label/manual | 5V DC, 1A |
| Operating temperature | −10°C to 40°C | −10°C to 40°C |
Design
| Specification | Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C201 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 115 × 78 × 78mm | 78 × 76 × 115mm |
| Weight | 327g | — |
Product details
| Specification | Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 | Xiaomi Smart Camera C201 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3MP; 2304 × 1296 | — |
| Lens coverage | 360° horizontal | 360° horizontal pan; motorised vertical adjustment |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz | — |
| Storage | microSD up to 256GB; NAS backup; cloud | 8–256GB microSD; paid cloud |
| Package contents | camera, charging cable, wall mounting kit, user manual and warranty notice | — |
| Image resolution | — | 2MP; 1920 × 1080 |
| Phone compatibility | — | Xiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later |
Similarities
- Both are made by Xiaomi.
In summary
Choose Smart Camera C300 for a higher-resolution main camera; Smart Camera C201 is the cheaper choice if you do not need a higher-resolution main camera.
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