Camera Comparison · UK 2026
eufyCam C37 vs eufy SoloCam E42

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the eufyCam C37 and the eufy SoloCam E42 are solar pan-tilt cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. eufy specs come from eufy’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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eufyCam C37

Pick it for: microSD up to 256GB (the E42: up to 128GB) · Works with HomeBase Mini (the E42: not HomeBase mini, per eufy’s US page) · Detachable 3W split solar panel (the E42: built-in 3W panel)

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eufy SoloCam E42

Pick it for: 4K video (the C37: 2K) · Records 24/7 with wired power, HomeBase 3 and a drive (the C37: no 24/7 recording) · Works with Apple Home via HomeBase S380 (the C37: Alexa and Google Assistant)

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Quick comparison

Spec eufyCam C37 eufy SoloCam E42
Resolution 2K, 127°; 360° pan and tilt 4K, 110°; 355° pan (eufy’s US page)
Power 6,700mAh battery; detachable 3W split solar panel Battery with built-in 3W solar
IP Rating IP65 IP65
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 256GB; HomeBase Mini or S380 (not HomeBase 2) microSD up to 128GB or HomeBase 3; also works with HomeBase 2 (not HomeBase mini, per eufy’s US page)
Apple HomeKit Not stated by eufy Yes (with HomeBase S380)
Smart home Alexa and Google Assistant Apple Home (with S380), Alexa and Google Assistant
eufyCam C37

Pros

  • Pan and tilt with tracking
  • Solar panel included
  • Records to microSD
  • No monthly fee

Cons

  • No built-in storage
  • No 24/7 recording
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Not HomeBase 2 compatible
eufy SoloCam E42

Pros

  • 4K pan-tilt with tracking
  • Solar built in
  • Apple Home with HomeBase S380
  • Strong deterrents

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • 24/7 needs wiring, HomeBase 3 and a drive
  • Not compatible with HomeBase mini (eufy’s US page)
  • No built-in storage, and the microSD card is not included

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the eufyCam C37

  • microSD up to 256GB (the E42: up to 128GB)
  • Works with HomeBase Mini (the E42: not HomeBase mini, per eufy’s US page)
  • Detachable 3W split solar panel (the E42: built-in 3W panel)
Why choose the eufy SoloCam E42

  • 4K video (the C37: 2K)
  • Records 24/7 with wired power, HomeBase 3 and a drive (the C37: no 24/7 recording)
  • Works with Apple Home via HomeBase S380 (the C37: Alexa and Google Assistant)

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