Home security cameras · Tapo
Tapo C530WS- Resolution:
- 5 MP
- Indoor or outdoor:
- Outdoor
- Reference price:
- SAR 209
Tapo C530WS vs Tapo C216: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Tapo C530WS is cheaper by SAR 9 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Tapo C530WS if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 9
- Higher resolution: 5 MP vs 3 MP
Choose the
Tapo C216 if you care about:- Lower weight: 220 g vs 350 g
The deciding difference here: resolution and weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Home security cameras · Tapo
Tapo C216- Resolution:
- 3 MP
- Indoor or outdoor:
- Indoor
- Reference price:
- SAR 218
Key differences
Resolution
✓ 5 MP3 MPIndoor or outdoor
OutdoorIndoorWater and dust rating
IP66IP65
Specifications side by side
13 of 13 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 209 | SAR 218 |
| Resolution | ✓ 5 MP | 3 MP |
| Indoor or outdoor | Outdoor | Indoor |
| Pan and tilt | Yes | Yes |
| Person detection | Yes | — |
| Field of view | — | 98 ° |
| Night vision | Yes | Yes |
| Colour night vision | Yes | Yes |
| Two-way audio | Yes | Yes |
| Water and dust rating | IP66 | IP65 |
| Local storage (memory card) | Yes | Yes |
| Works with Alexa or Google | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 12.3 x 12.2 x 9 centimeters cm | — |
| Weight | 350 g | ✓ 220 g |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in resolution between the Tapo C530WS and the Tapo C216?
Resolution is higher on the Tapo C530WS: 5 MP vs 3 MP on the Tapo C216. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in indoor or outdoor between the Tapo C530WS and the Tapo C216?
Tapo C530WS: Outdoor; Tapo C216: 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 C530WS and the Tapo C216?
No difference here: colour night vision is Yes on both.
What is the difference in pan and tilt between the Tapo C530WS and the Tapo C216?
No difference here: pan and tilt is Yes on both.