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Xiaomi Smart C500 Dual vs Xiaomi Outdoor CW500 Dual

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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)

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)

  • Operating range: Camera −30°C to 60°C; adaptor −30°C to 45°C.
  • Wi-Fi 6.
  • IP66 water and dust resistance.
  • Night vision: infrared and white supplementary lights.
  • Image resolution: dual 4MP.
KSh 13,800In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual if you want a lower price (KSh 1,330 less).

Connections

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
Wi-Fi 6

Night vision

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
Low-light colour, 940nm infrared illuminators
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
Infrared and white supplementary lights

Lens coverage

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
110° fixed wide-angle, 58° horizontal telephoto view
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
Fixed camera plus PTZ camera

Rated input

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
5V DC, 2A
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
12V DC, 1A

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual

  • Lower price: KSh 12,470 (KSh 1,330 less).

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual

No clear advantage over the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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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.
  • 5V DC, 2A.

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual

  • Wi-Fi 6.
  • Infrared and white supplementary lights.
  • Fixed camera plus PTZ camera.
  • 12V DC, 1A.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Model5761359823
Camera resolutionDual 4MP; 2560 × 1440Dual 4MP; 2560 × 1440
Lens and aperturef/1.6; 2.8mm wide-angle and 6mm telephoto lensesf/1.6
Field of view110° fixed wide-angle; 58° horizontal telephoto view; 360° PTZ monitoringFixed camera plus PTZ camera; published PTZ horizontal movement 355°
Night visionLow-light colour; 940nm infrared illuminatorsInfrared and white supplementary lights; event-triggered full colour
Detection and alertsHuman detection and linked tracking; cat/dog detection; crying detection; virtual fenceHuman and vehicle detection; linked tracking; virtual fence; sound/light alarm
Two-way audioYes — initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phoneYes — initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone
Storage methods16–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS16–256GB microSD; paid Xiaomi Cloud; NAS
Network connectivityWi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Ethernet
App and system compatibilityXiaomi Home 9.4 or later; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and laterXiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later
Rated input5V DC, 2A12V DC, 1A
Operating temperature—Camera −30°C to 60°C; adaptor −30°C to 45°C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)
Dimensions78 × 77 × 128mm—
WeightApproximately 305g—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)
Weather resistance—IP66 camera; adaptor is not waterproof and is for indoor use

Product details

Product details specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)
Image resolutionDual 4MP; 2560 × 1440Dual 4MP; 2560 × 1440
Lens coverage110° fixed wide-angle; 58° horizontal telephoto view; 360° PTZ monitoringFixed camera plus PTZ camera; published PTZ horizontal movement 355°
NetworkWi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Ethernet
Storage16–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS16–256GB microSD; paid Xiaomi Cloud; NAS
Phone compatibilityXiaomi Home 9.4 or later; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and laterXiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both have 4 MP main cameras.
  • Both record 1440p video.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Same two-way audio: initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone.
  • Both are made by Xiaomi.

In summary

Smart Camera C500 and Outdoor Camera CW500 share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced Smart Camera C500 may be enough.

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