Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C510W vs Tapo C530WS

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C510W and the Tapo C530WS are outdoor pan-tilt 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 C510W

Pick it for: Works with SmartThings (the C530WS: Alexa and Google)

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Tapo C530WS

Pick it for: 3K 5MP video (the C510W: 2K 3MP) · Infrared up to 29.9 m (the C510W: up to 15 m) · Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C510W: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C510W Tapo C530WS
Resolution 2K 3MP 3K 5MP
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) Plug-in (9V adapter)
IP Rating IP65 IP66
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 2.4GHz only + Ethernet
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google
Tapo C510W

Pros

  • Colour night vision with spotlights
  • Wide tilt range
  • SmartThings support
  • Two-way audio

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Tapo C530WS

Pros

  • Sharper 3K picture
  • Starlight colour at night
  • Ethernet option
  • ONVIF and RTSP

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C510W

  • Works with SmartThings (the C530WS: Alexa and Google)
Why choose the Tapo C530WS

  • 3K 5MP video (the C510W: 2K 3MP)
  • Infrared up to 29.9 m (the C510W: up to 15 m)
  • Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C510W: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)

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