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TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor vs TP-Link Tapo C500

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 16identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Tapo C500 has 22.38 m more night vision distance than the TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor (30 m vs 7.62 m). The TP-Link Tapo C500 has 4 more DC output voltage than the TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor (9 vs 5). The TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor has 0.15 A more DC output current than the TP-Link Tapo C500 (1 A vs 0.85 A). Placement supported: Indoor & outdoor on the TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor, Outdoor on the TP-Link Tapo C500. Form factor: Bulb on the TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor, Dome on the TP-Link Tapo C500.

  • Placement supported
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:Indoor & outdoor
    • Tapo C500:Outdoor
  • Form factor
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:Bulb
    • Tapo C500:Dome
  • Mounting type
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:Clip/Stand
    • Tapo C500:Ceiling/Wall/Pole
  • Product colour
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:White
    • Tapo C500:Black, White
  • LED indicators
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:System
    • Tapo C500:Yes
  • Optical sensor size
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")
    • Tapo C500:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
  • Night vision distance
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:7.62 m
    • Tapo C500:30 m
  • Supported video modes
    • Kasa Cam Outdoor:720p, 1080p
    • Tapo C500:1080p

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Comparison of KC200, Tapo C500
91 specifications
Performance1 differ
TypeIP security cameraIP security camera
Placement supportedDiffersIndoor & outdoorOutdoor
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Day/night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, ICUnknown — not stated by the source
Virtual assistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAmazon Alexa & Google Assistant
Design4 differ
Form factorDiffersBulbDome
Mounting typeDiffersClip/StandCeiling/Wall/Pole
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
LED indicatorsDiffersSystemYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP65IP65
WeatherproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Cameraidentical
Field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one130°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130°
Image sensor1 differ
Number of sensors11
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCMOS
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens systemidentical
Number of lenses11
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens diameterKnown for one6.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one3.21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Night vision1 differ
Night visionYesYes
Night vision distanceDiffers7.62 m30 m
LED typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Infra-red wavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 nm
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedH.264H.264
Supported video modesDiffers720p, 1080p1080p
Frame rate30 fps30 fps
Video streamingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Total megapixelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080 MP
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH.264
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAACUnknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one80 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Channel bandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Storageidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Ports & interfacesidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Motion sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA2-PSKWPA, WPA2-PSK
Human and vehicle targets classificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video motion detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cloud-managedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, DCDC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC output voltageDiffers59
DC output currentDiffers1 A0.85 A
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-30 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 43 °C-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 95%5 - 90%
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 12Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers74 mm123.8 mm
DepthDiffers73.6 mm123 mm
HeightDiffers86.4 mm90 mm
WeightDiffers310 g560 g
Cable lengthKnown for one3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers184 mm210 mm
Package depthDiffers154 mm320 mm
Package heightDiffers100 mm290 mm
Package weightDiffers850 g1.36 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of camerasDiffers12
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85258900Unknown — not stated by the source

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