Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Eufy and Google sites.
2026 verdict
Owners of a long driveway or a big back garden will get far more from the Eufy Cam S4, a 4K dual-lens outdoor camera that tracks movement and keeps its footage at home.
One fixed wide lens and one pan-tilt zoom lens follow motion across 355 degrees, a spotlight adds color night vision, solar charging tops up the battery, and clips go to 32 GB of built-in storage plus a microSD card with no mandatory subscription. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) is the smaller, simpler camera for a Google Home household: dual-band Wi-Fi, HDR, a magnetic mount, person, animal and vehicle detection, and three hours of free event history. Both work with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. Choose the Eufy Cam S4 to cover a large property without a monthly fee, and the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) for one flexible camera in a Google home.
Works with
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
vs
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
News by email
Still comparing? Get what's new by email
New releases and the smart home news worth knowing, in your inbox.
No spam. Unsubscribe in one click.
| Feature | Eufy Cam S4 | Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 | $199.00 | Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.1 | Eufy Cam S4 |
| Solar Charging | YES | NO | Eufy Cam S4 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) |
| Storage | Internal, MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | Internal, Cloud | Eufy Cam S4 |
| 2K Video | YES | NO | Eufy Cam S4 |
| 4K Video | YES | NO | Eufy Cam S4 |
| Color Night Vision | YES | NO | Eufy Cam S4 |
| Multiple Lenses | Triple (fixed wide + dual-lens pan-tilt zoom) | NO | Eufy Cam S4 |
| RTSP | YES | NO | Eufy Cam S4 |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound | Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) |
| Light | YES | NO | Eufy Cam S4 |
What the differences mean
Coverage
The Eufy Cam S4 pairs a 130 degree wide lens with a pan-tilt telephoto lens that turns 355 degrees and follows motion. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) is a single fixed lens with a 130 degree diagonal view.
Resolution and night vision
The Eufy Cam S4 records 4K and has a spotlight for color night vision. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) records 1080p with HDR and black and white at night.
Storage and subscription
The Eufy Cam S4 keeps clips on 32 GB built in plus a microSD card of up to 256 GB, and supports RTSP. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) keeps three hours of events free, and longer history needs Nest Aware.
Power
The Eufy Cam S4 runs on a large battery with solar charging, and can be wired for 24/7 recording. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) is rated for about seven months per charge and can be powered by its included cable.
Wi-Fi
The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) joins 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The Eufy Cam S4 is 2.4 GHz only, which its owners flag as the weak spot in crowded networks.
Which one to buy if
- you need to cover a big yard or a long driveway with one camera
The dual lenses and motion tracking of the Eufy Cam S4 follow a person across the whole property.
- you do not want to pay for cloud history
The Eufy Cam S4 keeps footage on built-in storage and microSD, where the Nest keeps three free hours.
- your home runs on Google Home
The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) is managed natively in Google Home.
- your 2.4 GHz network is congested
The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) can use 5 GHz; the Eufy Cam S4 cannot.
- you want to move the camera between indoor and outdoor spots
The small magnetic Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) is made to go either way.
Winner
$349.99
- + Rating: 4.2
- + Solar Charging: YES
- + Storage: Internal, MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- - Price: $349.99 vs $199.00
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
$199.00
- + Price: $199.00
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
- + Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
- - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.2
- - Solar Charging: NO vs YES
What owners say
Owners of both cameras praise a sharp image day and night and dependable person and pet alerts, and both groups mention Wi-Fi as the weak point, with drops in congested or weak spots. Eufy Cam S4 owners single out the dual-lens tracking, the top lens holding the scene while the bottom one zooms and follows, plus local storage with no monthly fee and solar charging; they complain about a heavy, slow eufy app, inconsistent vehicle detection on long driveways, lens condensation in the cold and no power cable in the box for 24/7 wired recording. Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) owners talk about the magnetic mount, long battery life, free three-hour history and tight Google Home integration, and dislike the subscription behind 24/7 recording.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eufy vs Google Nest: is the Eufy Cam S4 or the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) better?
The Eufy Cam S4 for large outdoor spaces: 4K, dual-lens motion tracking, color night vision, solar charging and local storage with no monthly fee. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) is better for a Google Home household that wants a compact, flexible camera.
What is the biggest difference between the Eufy Cam S4 and the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)?
Coverage. The Eufy Cam S4 has a fixed wide lens plus a pan-tilt zoom lens that tracks motion, while the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) is a single fixed 1080p lens.
Do the Eufy Cam S4 and the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) need a subscription?
The Eufy Cam S4 does not: it records to 32 GB built in and microSD, with cloud optional. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) keeps three hours of events free, and 24/7 or longer history needs Nest Aware.
Can both run on solar power?
The Eufy Cam S4 supports solar charging. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) has no solar option of its own, though some owners pair it with third-party panels.
Who should buy the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)?
Google Home users who want a small, wire-free camera with long battery life, HDR and accurate person, animal and vehicle alerts.
Who should buy the Eufy Cam S4?
Owners of large properties and long driveways who want 4K, automatic tracking and color night vision, with footage kept locally and no monthly fee.
Spotted something wrong on this page? Tell us and we will fix it.
Our store on AmazonShop our ideas on AmazonLists of the smart home setups we would put together ourselves, ready to add to your Amazon cart.Shop on AmazonFull comparison table
Compare all 151 Cameras side by side
You are looking at two of them. The full table lines up all Cameras in the catalog with the same specs, so you can filter by what you need and sort by price or rating.
- 151 Cameras
- 67 specs compared
- 64 filters
- Cameras
Window Camera E10
- Cameras
OMVI X16 PoE
- Cameras
Ring Indoor Cam
- Cameras
Floodlight Cam Wired Plus
- Cameras
Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam
- Cameras
OMVI 2i PoE
- Cameras
Smart Outdoor Camera
- Cameras
Indoor Cam Plus
- Cameras
Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
- Cameras
Tapo C260
- Cameras
Nest Cam (indoor, wired)
- Cameras
Ring Outdoor Cam
- Cameras
Tapo C200
- Cameras
Tapo C210
- Cameras
Mini Pan-Tilt
- Cameras
Spotlight Cam Plus
- Cameras
Mini 2
- Cameras
Ring Outdoor Cam Plus
- Cameras
Tapo C320WS
- Cameras
Tapo C500
- Cameras
4G Camera S230
- Cameras
4G LTE Cam S330
- Cameras
Cam S3 Pro
- Cameras
Cam S330
- Cameras
eufyCam C35
- Cameras
eufyCam C37
- Cameras
Indoor Cam C120
- Cameras
Indoor Cam E220
- Cameras
Indoor Cam E30
- Cameras
Indoor Cam S350
- Cameras
Outdoor Cam E210
- Cameras
Outdoor Cam E220
- Cameras
PoE Bullet-PTZ Cam E50
- Cameras
SoloCam E30
- Cameras
SoloCam E42
- Cameras
SoloCam E50 (S340 Next-Gen)
- Cameras
SoloCam S220
- Cameras
SoloCam S230
- Cameras
SoloCam S340
- Cameras
TrackLight Cam S1
- Cameras
Nest Cam Floodlight
- Cameras
Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
- Cameras
Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)
- Cameras
Nest Cam (indoor, wired)
- Displays
Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
- Displays
Nest Hub Max
- Doorbells
Nest Doorbell (battery)
- Doorbells
Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)
- Doorbells
Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
- Door Locks
Nest x Yale Lock
- Routers
Nest WiFi Pro
- Smoke & CO Detectors
Nest Protect (Battery)
- Smoke & CO Detectors
Nest Protect (Wired)
- Speakers
Nest Audio
- Speakers
Nest Mini (2nd gen)
- Streaming Devices
TV Streamer (4K)
- Temperature & Humidity Sensors
Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen)
- Temperature & Humidity Sensors
Nest Temperature Sensor
- Thermostats
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
- Thermostats
Nest Learning Thermostat