Features
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- Operating range: Camera −30°C to 60°C; adaptor −30°C to 45°C
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- Operating range: −10°C to 40°C
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Outdoor CW500 Dual vs Xiaomi Smart C701
Compare video quality, night vision, storage and power.
01Selected  Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)
KSh 13,800In Stock | 02  Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 (UK)
KSh 10,200In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 if you want a 8 MP main camera, 4K video and a lower price (KSh 3,600 less).
Camera
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- 4 MP main camera
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- 8 MP main camera
Connections
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- Wi-Fi 6
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Night vision
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- Infrared and white supplementary lights
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- Low-light full colour, 940nm infrared
Image resolution
- Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- Dual 4MP, 2560 × 1440
- Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- 8MP, 3840 × 2160
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
No clear advantage over the Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- Higher-resolution main camera: 8 MP.
- Higher video resolution: 4K.
- Lower price: KSh 10,200 (KSh 3,600 less).
What matters most to you?
9 priorities selected.
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
- Operating range: Camera −30°C to 60°C; adaptor −30°C to 45°C.
- 4 MP main camera.
- Wi-Fi 6.
- Infrared and white supplementary lights.
- Dual 4MP, 2560 × 1440.
- 16–256GB microSD, paid Xiaomi Cloud.
- Fixed camera plus PTZ camera.
- Human and vehicle detection, linked tracking.
- 12V DC, 1A.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
- Operating range: −10°C to 40°C.
- 8 MP main camera.
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4.
- Low-light full colour, 940nm infrared.
- 8MP, 3840 × 2160.
- 8–256GB microSD, Class 10 or higher, FAT32.
- 360° horizontal pan, 109° vertical tilt.
- Human detection/tracking, cat/dog detection/tracking.
- 5V DC, 2A.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU) | Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Model | 59823 | 65466 |
| Camera resolution | Dual 4MP; 2560 × 1440 | 8MP; 3840 × 2160; 4K |
| Lens and aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.6; six optical lenses |
| Field of view | Fixed camera plus PTZ camera; published PTZ horizontal movement 355° | 360° horizontal pan; 109° vertical tilt |
| Night vision | Infrared and white supplementary lights; event-triggered full colour | Low-light full colour; 940nm infrared; stated 10m distance |
| Detection and alerts | Human and vehicle detection; linked tracking; virtual fence; sound/light alarm | Human detection/tracking; cat/dog detection/tracking; crying and loud-noise detection; virtual fence |
| Two-way audio | Yes — initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone | Yes — initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone |
| Storage methods | 16–256GB microSD; paid Xiaomi Cloud; NAS | 8–256GB microSD, Class 10 or higher, FAT32; paid cloud; NAS backup with microSD |
| Network connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Ethernet | Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.4 |
| App and system compatibility | Xiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later | Xiaomi Home 10.2 or later; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later |
| Rated input | 12V DC, 1A | 5V DC, 2A |
| Operating temperature | Camera −30°C to 60°C; adaptor −30°C to 45°C | −10°C to 40°C |
Design
| Specification | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU) | Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 79 × 79 × 119mm |
Durability
| Specification | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU) | Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Weather resistance | IP66 camera; adaptor is not waterproof and is for indoor use | — |
Product details
| Specification | Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU) | Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Image resolution | Dual 4MP; 2560 × 1440 | 8MP; 3840 × 2160; 4K |
| Lens coverage | Fixed camera plus PTZ camera; published PTZ horizontal movement 355° | 360° horizontal pan; 109° vertical tilt |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Ethernet | Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Storage | 16–256GB microSD; paid Xiaomi Cloud; NAS | 8–256GB microSD, Class 10 or higher, FAT32; paid cloud; NAS backup with microSD |
| Phone compatibility | Xiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later | Xiaomi Home 10.2 or later; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later |
Similarities
- Both support Wi-Fi 6.
- Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
- Same two-way audio: initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone.
- Both are made by Xiaomi.
In summary
Choose Smart Camera C701: it offers a higher-resolution main camera and costs less.
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