Official Which Outdoor Pan/Tilt Camera is Best For You? (Plus New Tapo C530WS)
Which Outdoor Pan/Tilt Camera is Best For You?
NEW! Tapo C530WS – 3K 5MP Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera with Starlight Night Vision
Or Learn More on the C530WS Product Overview Page
- Starlight Color Night Vision - Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-color images and vivid details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor
- Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking - Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensures a stable connection across your home and property.
- IP66 Weatherproofing - Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat.
Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cameras from Tapo
The Tapo C5xx Series allows for constant monitoring across a 360° Field-of-View. These cameras use their expanded pan/tilt range and mounting methods to always keep an eye on your home.
The C5XX series is also one of the two series of cameras that currently support using a wired ethernet connection to communicate data with your network – which is especially useful for outdoor areas or sheds with weak wireless signals.
- 360° Visual Coverage
- Smart Motion Tracking
- Patrol Mode
Outdoor Pan/Tilt AI Security Cameras
The Tapo CXXX, starting with the Tapo C660 brings unprecedented awareness of your outdoors. With improved AI detection, new recording capabilities, Panoramic Images, Patrol Modes and More!
*Note: Wired Tapo cameras do not currently support PoE power unless specifically mentioned, all models listed below can only use their ethernet (wired) connection for data.
|
C500 |
C510W |
C520WS |
C530WS |
|
Wireless |
Wireless |
Wired / Wireless |
Wired / Wireless |
Quality |
1080p Full HD |
2K |
2K QHD 4MP |
3K 5MP |
Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
2304 x 1296 |
2560 x 1440 |
2880 x 1620 |
Connectivity |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi or Ethernet |
Wi-Fi or Ethernet |
PoE Support |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Wireless |
2.4 GHz |
2.4 GHz |
2.4 GHz |
2.4 GHz |
Weather Resistance |
IP65 |
IP65 |
IP66 |
IP66 |
IR Night Vision Distance |
98ft / 29.9m |
98ft / 29.9m |
98ft / 29.9m |
98ft / 29.9m |
Frame Rate |
30fps |
30fps |
15/20/25/30 |
15/20/25/30 |
Siren Volume |
90dB |
90dB |
93dB |
93dB |
AI Detections |
Motion, Person, Tamper |
Motion, Person, Tamper |
Motion, Person, Pet, Vehicle, Line-Crossing, Vehicle |
Motion, Person, Pet, Vehicle, Line-Crossing Detection, Camera Tampering |
Activity Zone Support |
Yes (Only with Motion Detection) |
Yes (Only Motion Detection) |
Yes |
Yes (Only Works with Motion Detection) |
RTSP/ONVIF |
Yes / Yes |
Yes / Yes |
Yes / Yes |
Yes / Yes |
Power |
9V, 0.85A (DC Power) (DC Power Adapter |
9V, 0.85A (DC Power) (DC Power Adapter) |
9V, 0.85A (DC Power) (DC Power Adapter) |
9V, 0.85A (DC Power) (DC Power Adapter) |
Image Enhancements |
3DNR, WDR |
3DNR, WDR |
3DNR, WDR |
3DNR, WDR |
Night Vision |
Color Night Vision |
Color Night Vision |
Infrared, Starlight Color Night Vision |
Infrared, Starlight Color Night Vision |
Starlight Sensor |
X |
X |
Yes |
Yes |
Typical / Max Power Consumption |
2.3W / 7.2W |
2.3W / 7.2W |
3.75W / 7.65W |
3.9W / 7.41W |
Product Overview |
