Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026
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| Feature | Aqara Camera G100 | TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $33.99 | $39.97 | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.1 | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 |
| Solar Charging | NO | YES | TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 |
| 2K Video | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| RTSP | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages | Motion, People, Vehicles | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 | IP65 | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Storage | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | Tie |
| 4K Video | NO | NO | Tie |
The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 runs on a rechargeable battery rated for about 6 months and charges from a solar panel, so it can go anywhere with sun. The Aqara Camera G100 is wired over USB-C and needs an outlet.
The Aqara Camera G100 records 2K video. The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 records HD video without 2K, and its field of view is 111 degrees horizontal against the G100's 140 degrees diagonal.
The Aqara Camera G100 supports HomeKit Secure Video and lists Matter through an upcoming update. The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 does not support Apple Home. Both work with Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
Both record to a microSD card and offer cloud storage. The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 keeps event history even when the camera is powerless, which the Aqara Camera G100 does not list.
The Aqara Camera G100 lists motion, person, animal, vehicle, familiar face and package alerts, with the AI ones behind a subscription. The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 lists motion, person and vehicle alerts.
The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 carries 2 years and the Aqara Camera G100 1 year, which is worth weighing since owners of the Tapo report uneven reliability.
The Aqara Camera G100 records 2K video, where the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 tops out at HD.
The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 runs on a battery charged by its solar panel and needs no wiring.
Only the Aqara Camera G100 supports HomeKit Secure Video.
The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 comes with 2 years, against 1 year for the Aqara Camera G100.
Aqara Camera G100 owners lead with painless HomeKit pairing, a sharp 2K image, spotlight color night vision that they say beats pricier cameras and reliable operation in heavy rain and freezing weather, with local storage on a microSD card or a NAS. They warn about a short USB-C cable, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi dropouts, overheating in sustained direct sun and AI alerts that need a subscription. TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 owners like a solar panel that keeps the battery near full, easy installation with stainless steel hardware, person and vehicle detection with zones and animal exclusion, and the battery monitor in the app. Their complaints are reliability that varies from unit to unit, with early failures, fogging after rain and recordings that stop for hours, and slow support with paid return shipping on warranty claims.
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The Aqara Camera G100, wherever there is an outlet. It records 2K video, supports Apple Home, costs less and lists more alert types. The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 is better when the camera has to run on solar power.
Power. The Aqara Camera G100 is wired over USB-C, while the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 has a rechargeable battery and a solar panel. The G100 also has the sharper 2K image.
Only the Aqara Camera G100 does. The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 works with Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant but not Apple Home.
Neither needs one to record, since both save to microSD. The Aqara Camera G100 puts its animal, vehicle, face and package AI alerts behind a subscription.
Apple Home households and anyone with an outlet nearby who wants a sharp 2K outdoor camera with local storage, RTSP and color night vision.
Buyers who need an outdoor camera with no outlet, willing to trade 2K video and Apple Home for solar charging, a two-year warranty and person and vehicle detection.
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