Home security cameras · Tapo
Tapo C500- Resolution:
- 2 MP
- Resolution class:
- 1080p
- Reference price:
- SAR 179
Tapo C500 vs Imou EC-IPC-S20CN-8M0S-SA: which one suits you?
The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Tapo C500 is cheaper by SAR 10 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Tapo C500 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 10
- Higher resolution: 8 MP vs 2 MP
The deciding difference here: resolution and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Home security cameras · Imou
Imou EC-IPC-S20CN-8M0S-SA- Resolution:
- 8 MP
- Indoor or outdoor:
- Indoor
- Reference price:
- SAR 189
Key differences
Resolution
2 MP✓ 8 MPIndoor or outdoor
OutdoorIndoor
Specifications side by side
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 179 | SAR 189 |
| Resolution | 2 MP | ✓ 8 MP |
| Resolution class | 1080p | — |
| Indoor or outdoor | Outdoor | Indoor |
| Pan and tilt | Yes | Yes |
| Night vision | Yes | Yes |
| Colour night vision | Yes | Yes |
| Person detection | Yes | Yes |
| Two-way audio | Yes | Yes |
| 5 GHz Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Water and dust rating | IP65 | — |
| Local storage (memory card) | Yes | Yes |
| Works with Alexa or Google | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 12.4 x 12.3 x 9 centimeters cm | — |
| Weight | 360 g | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in resolution between the Tapo C500 and the Imou EC-IPC-S20CN-8M0S-SA?
Resolution is higher on the Imou EC-IPC-S20CN-8M0S-SA: 8 MP vs 2 MP on the Tapo C500. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in indoor or outdoor between the Tapo C500 and the Imou EC-IPC-S20CN-8M0S-SA?
Tapo C500: Outdoor; Imou EC-IPC-S20CN-8M0S-SA: Indoor. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in colour night vision between the Tapo C500 and the Imou EC-IPC-S20CN-8M0S-SA?
No difference here: colour night vision is Yes on both.
What is the difference in pan and tilt between the Tapo C500 and the Imou EC-IPC-S20CN-8M0S-SA?
No difference here: pan and tilt is Yes on both.