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Aqara Camera G100 vs Aqara Camera Hub G3

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Need a budget, outdoor-ready camera, or an indoor powerhouse that also runs your Zigbee sensors?
For a standalone camera, the Aqara Camera G100 is the stronger all-rounder, beating the Aqara Camera Hub G3 on price while adding weather resistance, a color night vision spotlight, RTSP streaming, two-way talk and listen, a built-in light and a privacy zone, plus a wider spread of alert types. The Aqara Camera Hub G3 pushes back with broader connectivity options, its role as a Zigbee hub, finer customizable motion zones and gesture recognition, features that matter most to buyers who want one indoor device managing both video and automations. Households already leaning on Aqara Zigbee sensors, or who want AI gesture detection, get more value from the G3. Anyone who wants a lower-cost, weatherized camera that can also go outside should pick the G100 instead.
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FeatureAqara Camera G100Aqara Camera Hub G3Winner
Price$39.99$98.99Aqara Camera G100
Weather ResistanceIP65NOAqara Camera G100
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiAqara Camera Hub G3
Color Night VisionYESNOAqara Camera G100
RTSPYESNOAqara Camera G100
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, PackagesMotion, People, Animals, Familiar FacesAqara Camera G100
HubNoneZigbee Coordinator, Matter BridgeAqara Camera Hub G3
LightYESNOAqara Camera G100
Talk & ListenYESNOAqara Camera G100
Customizable Motion ZonesNOYESAqara Camera Hub G3
Privacy ZoneYESNOAqara Camera G100
Gestures RecognitionNOYESAqara Camera Hub G3

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera G100 or Aqara Camera Hub G3?

The Aqara Camera G100 wins this comparison overall. It is the cheaper option, adds weather resistance for outdoor use, includes a color night vision spotlight, RTSP streaming, two-way talk and listen, a privacy zone and a built-in light, and covers more alert types. The Aqara Camera Hub G3 counters with wider connectivity support, its hub role, gesture recognition and more precise motion zones, but as a pure camera the G100 covers more ground.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Camera G100 and the Aqara Camera Hub G3?

The Aqara Camera Hub G3 is built to be more than a camera: it works as a Zigbee hub, supports more connectivity options and adds AI gesture recognition alongside finer customizable motion zones. The Aqara Camera G100 stays focused on being a well-rounded, weatherproof camera at a lower price, with a color night vision spotlight, RTSP support, two-way audio and a privacy zone that the G3 does not match here.

Does the Aqara Camera G100 support as many connectivity options as the Aqara Camera Hub G3?

No, connectivity is one of the categories the Aqara Camera Hub G3 wins in this comparison, meaning it supports a broader set of connection options. If flexible connectivity matters most, the G3 has the edge, though the Aqara Camera G100 still makes up ground with RTSP streaming for third-party viewing.

Which camera offers gesture recognition, the Aqara Camera G100 or the Aqara Camera Hub G3?

Gesture recognition belongs to the Aqara Camera Hub G3 in this comparison, not the Aqara Camera G100. Combined with its hub role and customizable motion zones, it makes the G3 the pick for buyers who want smarter, more configurable detection tied into an Aqara Zigbee setup.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera G100?

The Aqara Camera G100 fits buyers who want an affordable camera that can be placed outdoors thanks to its weather resistance, with color night vision, two-way audio, a privacy zone and RTSP support, and who do not need any hub functionality.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G3?

The Aqara Camera Hub G3 suits households already invested in Aqara Zigbee sensors, or anyone who wants AI gesture recognition and broader connectivity bundled with an indoor camera and hub in a single device.

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