Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C120 vs Tapo C310

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C120 and the Tapo C310 are fixed 2K plug-in cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C120

Pick it for: 2K QHD 4MP (2560 x 1440) video (the C310: 2K 3MP, 2304 x 1296) · Starlight colour night vision (the C310: infrared only) · Wider 120° diagonal view (the C310: 100° diagonal)

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Tapo C310

Pick it for: Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m (the C120: 9 m) · Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C120: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C120 Tapo C310
Resolution 2K QHD 4MP (2560 x 1440) 2K 3MP (2304 x 1296)
Power Plug-in (5V, 3 m cord) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
IP Rating IP66 IP66
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz + Ethernet
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Tapo C120

Pros

  • Sharp 2K 4MP picture
  • Strong night vision options
  • Long list of AI detection types
  • IP66 for indoor or outdoor use

Cons

  • No pan or tilt
  • Needs mains power
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Tapo C310

Pros

  • Long infrared range
  • Wired Ethernet option
  • IP66 weatherproofing
  • ONVIF and RTSP support

Cons

  • Infrared only (no colour night vision)
  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C120

  • 2K QHD 4MP (2560 x 1440) video (the C310: 2K 3MP, 2304 x 1296)
  • Starlight colour night vision (the C310: infrared only)
  • Wider 120° diagonal view (the C310: 100° diagonal)
Why choose the Tapo C310

  • Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m (the C120: 9 m)
  • Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C120: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)

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