Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026
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| Feature | Aqara Camera G100 | Eufy SoloCam S230 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 | Eufy SoloCam S230 |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 | IP67 | Eufy SoloCam S230 |
| Solar Charging | NO | YES | Eufy SoloCam S230 |
| RTSP | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages | Motion, People, Animals, Familiar Faces | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Storage | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | Internal, Cloud | Tie |
| 2K Video | YES | YES | Tie |
| 4K Video | NO | NO | Tie |
| HDR | NO | NO | Tie |
The Aqara Camera G100 runs on USB-C power and needs an outlet. The Eufy SoloCam S230 has a battery rated for 4 months and a built-in solar panel that keeps it charged, so it can go on a fence or a shed with no cable at all.
Both work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Only the Aqara Camera G100 adds Apple Home (with HomeKit Secure Video) and SmartThings, with Matter promised in an upcoming update.
The Aqara Camera G100 records 24/7 to a microSD card and streams over RTSP to a NAS. The Eufy SoloCam S230 records motion events to 8GB built in, with no card slot, but it keeps caching events during a power cut.
Both spot people for free. The Eufy SoloCam S230 also tells animals apart with no plan, while the Aqara Camera G100 adds animals, vehicles, familiar faces and packages on a subscription.
The Eufy SoloCam S230 is sealed to IP67, the Aqara Camera G100 to IP65; both are built for outdoor use. At 180 g the G100 is far lighter and smaller, which suits indoor shelves as well as eaves.
The Aqara Camera G100 supports HomeKit Secure Video, and the Eufy SoloCam S230 has no Apple Home support.
The Eufy SoloCam S230 runs on its solar-charged battery.
The Aqara Camera G100 records 24/7 to microSD and supports RTSP.
The Eufy SoloCam S230 detects animals for free, where the G100 puts that alert behind a subscription.
Owners of both cameras praise local storage with no subscription and color night vision that holds up after dark, and both groups report reliable operation through rain and freezing weather. Aqara Camera G100 owners single out HomeKit pairing that works out of the box and a spotlight that beats pricier cameras, and they complain about a short USB-C cable for outdoor installs, occasional Wi-Fi drops, overheating in sustained direct sun and AI alerts behind a subscription. Eufy SoloCam S230 owners talk about the solar panel keeping the battery topped up for a year and a two screw install, while they mention a lag between a motion alert and a playable clip, storage that cannot be expanded and event-only recording.
The Aqara Camera G100, when there is power nearby: it works with far more platforms, records 24/7, supports RTSP and is the lower priced of the two. The Eufy SoloCam S230 wins for battery and solar installs and has the tougher IP67 rating.
Power and platforms. The Aqara Camera G100 is a wired camera that works with Apple Home and SmartThings as well as Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, while the Eufy SoloCam S230 is a battery camera with a built-in solar panel and no Apple Home or SmartThings support.
No. The Aqara Camera G100 has no battery and no solar charging; it runs on USB-C power. If you need solar, the Eufy SoloCam S230 has a panel built in.
Not to record. The Aqara Camera G100 records locally to a microSD card and the Eufy SoloCam S230 to 8GB built in. The G100's animal, vehicle, face and package alerts need a plan, while the S230 detects people and animals without one.
Apple Home, SmartThings and multi-platform households with an outlet nearby who want 2K video, 24/7 recording to a card and RTSP support.
Anyone mounting a camera far from an outlet who wants a solar-charged battery, IP67 sealing and free people and pet alerts.
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