Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C200 vs Tapo C220

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C200 and the Tapo C220 are pan-tilt indoor 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 C200

Pick it for: A 1080p pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 2K or more AI detections (the C220: 2K QHD 4MP)

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Tapo C220

Pick it for: Sharper 2K QHD 4MP picture (the C200: 1080p Full HD) · 12x digital zoom (the C200: 9x) · More AI detections, such as pets, vehicles and glass breaking (the C200: motion, person, baby crying)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C200 Tapo C220
Resolution 1080p Full HD 2K QHD 4MP
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
IP Rating Indoor use Indoor use
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Tapo C200

Pros

  • Covers a whole room with pan and tilt
  • Privacy mode
  • Local storage
  • ONVIF and RTSP support

Cons

  • 1080p only
  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Tapo C220

Pros

  • Sharp 4MP picture
  • Long list of AI detection types
  • 12x digital zoom
  • Local storage

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • No HomeKit

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C200

  • A 1080p pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 2K or more AI detections (the C220: 2K QHD 4MP)
Why choose the Tapo C220

  • Sharper 2K QHD 4MP picture (the C200: 1080p Full HD)
  • 12x digital zoom (the C200: 9x)
  • More AI detections, such as pets, vehicles and glass breaking (the C200: motion, person, baby crying)

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