Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C220 vs Tapo C260

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C220 and the Tapo C260 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 C220

Pick it for: A 2K QHD 4MP pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 4K or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C260 has both)

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Tapo C260

Pick it for: 4K 8MP video (the C220: 2K QHD 4MP) · 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C220: 2.4GHz only) · 18x digital zoom (the C220: 12x digital zoom)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C220 Tapo C260
Resolution 2K QHD 4MP 4K 8MP
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) Plug-in (5V USB-C, 3 m cord)
IP Rating Indoor use Indoor use
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google, SmartThings
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
Tapo C260

Pros

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Local face recognition
  • Lens hides for privacy
  • USB-C power

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • No HomeKit
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C220

  • A 2K QHD 4MP pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 4K or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C260 has both)
Why choose the Tapo C260

  • 4K 8MP video (the C220: 2K QHD 4MP)
  • 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C220: 2.4GHz only)
  • 18x digital zoom (the C220: 12x digital zoom)

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