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Eufy Cam S4 vs Eufy SoloCam S230

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Eufy site.
2026 verdict
Someone crossing a lawn should stay in frame, and that tracking is the Eufy Cam S4's edge over a fixed solar camera.
Eufy Cam S4
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Eufy Cam S4
$349.99

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It records 4K from a 130 degree lens and a 46 degree telephoto, pans 355 degrees, stores 32 GB on board plus a microSD card, and offers RTSP. The Eufy SoloCam S230 is the simpler solar camera: 2K, a fixed 135 degree view, 8 GB inside, IP67 sealing and the lower price. Buy the Eufy Cam S4 to follow motion, and the Eufy SoloCam S230 for one sunny angle you will not aim again.
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Eufy Cam S4
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Eufy Cam S4

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$349.99
35% above its lowest price of the last 6 months ($259.99)

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FeatureEufy Cam S4Eufy SoloCam S230Winner
Rating4.24.4Eufy SoloCam S230
Weather ResistanceIP65IP67Eufy SoloCam S230
StorageInternal, MicroSD Card Slot, CloudInternal, CloudEufy Cam S4
4K VideoYESNOEufy Cam S4
RTSPYESNOEufy Cam S4
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar FacesMotion, People, Animals, Familiar FacesEufy Cam S4
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
PoENONOTie
Solar ChargingYESYESTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
2K VideoYESYESTie
Color Night VisionYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Tracking versus a fixed yard

The Eufy Cam S4 pans 355 degrees and tilts 70 degrees, with a 130 degree wide view and a 46 degree telephoto, so it can hold a wide shot and follow detail. The Eufy SoloCam S230 does not pan or tilt. Its 135 degree view is what you aimed on install day. A person who walks out of that cone is gone until they walk back.

4K and where clips fit

The Eufy Cam S4 is 4K, with 32 GB built in and a microSD slot, plus RTSP. The Eufy SoloCam S230 is 2K, not 4K, with 8 GB built in, no microSD slot and no RTSP. A busy yard fills 8 GB quickly. The S4 can grow the card, and it can hand a stream to a recorder. HDR on the S4 is not documented, so it is not a point in either direction.

Continuous recording

The Eufy Cam S4 lists 24/7 video history only when it is wired to power. On battery it is an event camera, and its battery life is not published. The Eufy SoloCam S230 has no wired power option and no 24/7 video history. Its battery is rated for 4 months, with solar charging. If you need an all-day timeline, only the Eufy Cam S4 lists it, and only while a cable is attached.

Weather and the light

The Eufy SoloCam S230 is IP67. The Eufy Cam S4 is IP65, a step less sealed, though both are outdoor cameras and both have a light and color night vision. The S230 is also the lighter body, 498 g against 745 g. For a coastal or very exposed mount, the higher IP rating is the S230's practical edge, not the picture.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Eufy

Eufy Cam S4

Prime exclusive deal
$349.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Storage: Internal, MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
  • + 4K Video: YES
  • + RTSP: YES
  • - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
  • - Weather Resistance: IP65 vs IP67
Eufy

Eufy SoloCam S230

Prime exclusive deal

Last recorded price$129.99

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  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Weather Resistance: IP67
  • - Storage: Internal, Cloud vs Internal, MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
  • - 4K Video: NO vs YES

What owners say

Both camps like local storage and solar top-ups, then they diverge. Eufy Cam S4 owners rave about the dual view, a wide lens that stays put while the other zooms and follows, and they call the 4K image sharp day and night. They also like 32 GB on the camera. The complaints are 2.4 GHz dropouts in busy apartments, an app they find heavy, and vehicle detection that misses on a long driveway. Eufy SoloCam S230 owners talk about a battery that barely falls through a year of solar charging, a wide 2K view of a whole yard, and almost no nagging from wind. They dislike the wait between an alert and the clip, the 8 GB ceiling with no card slot, and the lack of continuous history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eufy Cam S4 or Eufy SoloCam S230?

The Eufy Cam S4. It wins on 4K, pan and tilt, onboard storage and RTSP. The Eufy SoloCam S230 is the lower priced, simpler solar camera, with IP67 sealing and a fixed 2K view, and it is the one to buy when you do not need tracking.

Is the Eufy Cam S4 just a newer Eufy SoloCam S230?

No. They are different cameras, not two sizes of one model. The Eufy Cam S4 is a 4K pan-tilt camera with a second telephoto lens and 32 GB inside. The Eufy SoloCam S230 is a fixed 2K solar camera with 8 GB and no pan.

What is the biggest difference between the Eufy Cam S4 and the Eufy SoloCam S230?

Tracking and resolution. The Eufy Cam S4 follows motion at 4K with a wide lens and a telephoto. The Eufy SoloCam S230 holds one 135 degree 2K view. Storage follows the same split: 32 GB plus a card, against 8 GB and no card.

Do the Eufy Cam S4 and the Eufy SoloCam S230 need a subscription?

Both can store clips locally, which is what owners praise, and both list cloud storage as subscription required if you want it. The Eufy Cam S4 has 32 GB and a microSD slot. The Eufy SoloCam S230 has 8 GB and no slot, so a busy scene fills it sooner.

Who should buy the Eufy Cam S4?

Someone who wants a solar-capable outdoor camera that can turn, zoom and record 4K, with room to expand storage, and who can add a power cable if they want 24/7 history.

Who should buy the Eufy SoloCam S230?

Someone who wants one IP67 solar camera aimed at a yard, with 2K color night vision, and who does not need pan, a memory card or an all-day recording timeline.

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