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TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera vs TP-Link Tapo C420S1

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 13identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Tapo C420S1 has 1 more lenses than the TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera (2 vs 1). The TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera has 0.82 mm more fixed focal length than the TP-Link Tapo C420S1 (4 mm vs 3.18 mm). The TP-Link Tapo C420S1 has 6 m more night vision distance than the TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera (15 m vs 9 m). Type: IP security camera on the TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera, CCTV security camera on the TP-Link Tapo C420S1. Placement supported: Indoor on the TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera, Indoor & outdoor on the TP-Link Tapo C420S1.

  • Type
    • Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera:IP security camera
    • Tapo C420S1:CCTV security camera
  • Placement supported
    • Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera:Indoor
    • Tapo C420S1:Indoor & outdoor
  • LED indicators
    • Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera:System
    • Tapo C420S1:Yes
  • Sensor type
    • Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera:MOS
    • Tapo C420S1:VGA
  • Number of lenses
    • Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera:1
    • Tapo C420S1:2
  • Fixed focal length
    • Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera:4 mm
    • Tapo C420S1:3.18 mm
  • Night vision distance
    • Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera:9 m
    • Tapo C420S1:15 m
  • Maximum resolution
    • Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Camera:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Tapo C420S1:2560 x 1440 pixels

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Comparison of C200, Tapo C420S1
74 specifications
Performance2 differ
TypeDiffersIP security cameraCCTV security camera
Placement supportedDiffersIndoorIndoor & outdoor
Day/night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Alarm input/outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating frequencyKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, IC, CE, NCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersSystemYes
Form factorKnown for oneSphericalUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeKnown for oneCeilingUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Image sensor1 differ
Sensor typeDiffersMOSVGA
Optical sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Lens system2 differ
Number of lensesDiffers12
Fixed focal lengthDiffers4 mm3.18 mm
Night vision1 differ
Night vision distanceDiffers9 m15 m
LED typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Infra-red wavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 nm
Video2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1440
Frame rateDiffers15 fps20 fps
Video streamingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Network1 differ
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported network protocolsDiffersWEP, WPA/WPA2-PSKTCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Channel bandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Storageidentical
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Built-in sirenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motion sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, DCAC
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100-240 V
DC output voltageKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
DC output currentKnown for one0.6 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-20 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm110.6 mm
DepthDiffers118 mm64.2 mm
HeightDiffers85 mm64.2 mm
WeightKnown for one190 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45), USB
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drilling template includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mounting templateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTapo C420 Cameras (Battery Included) Tapo H200 Hub USB Adapter USB Adapter Cable DC Power Adapter Mounting Screws Mounting Templates Camera Brackets Quick Start Guide RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Cameraidentical
Camera pan controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera tilt controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Angle of rotationKnown for one360°Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one0 - 114°Unknown — not stated by the source
Pan rangeKnown for one0 - 360°Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid 4.4, Android 5.0, Android 5.1, Android 6.0, Android 7.0, Android 7.1, Android 7.1.2, Android 8.0, Android 9.0, iOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 11.4, iOS 12, iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one160 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one110 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one420 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Commodity codeKnown for one8525890000Unknown — not stated by the source

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