Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C250 vs Tapo C100

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C250 and the Tapo C100 are plug-in 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 C250

Pick it for: 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160) video (the C100: 1080p Full HD) · Pans 340° and tilts 70° with auto-zoom tracking (the C100: no pan or tilt) · Works with SmartThings and IFTTT as well as Alexa and Google (the C100: Alexa and Google)

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Tapo C100

Pick it for: Fixed camera with a wider 117° diagonal view (the C250: 105.4°)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C250 Tapo C100
Resolution 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160) 1080p Full HD
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) Plug-in (9V adapter)
IP Rating Indoor use Indoor use
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings, IFTTT Alexa, Google
Tapo C250

Pros

  • 4K detail
  • Auto-zoom tracking
  • Works with SmartThings and IFTTT
  • Local storage

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Indoor use only
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster
Tapo C100

Pros

  • Simple indoor camera
  • Local microSD storage with no subscription needed
  • Person and baby crying detection
  • ONVIF and RTSP support

Cons

  • 1080p only
  • No pan or tilt
  • Indoor use only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C250

  • 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160) video (the C100: 1080p Full HD)
  • Pans 340° and tilts 70° with auto-zoom tracking (the C100: no pan or tilt)
  • Works with SmartThings and IFTTT as well as Alexa and Google (the C100: Alexa and Google)
Why choose the Tapo C100

  • Fixed camera with a wider 117° diagonal view (the C250: 105.4°)

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