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Anker SoloCam T8170
The dual-lens system captures 3K resolution with 8× zoom up to 40 feet, while the integrated solar panel and 8GB local storage eliminate wiring and subscription fees. Its 360° pan-and-tilt mechanism removes blind spots, and the weather-sealed, wire-free design installs in about seven minutes. This camera suits homeowners wanting a self-contained, low-maintenance surveillance system with no ongoing costs.
Type compact
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 630 g
29 Overall Score
Price £244
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average sensor (2nd percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 3 MP |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Anker SoloCam T8170 | Panasonic LUMIX S S5 | Nikon Z5 | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony a7 ILCE7M2/B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.3MP full-frame | 47.3MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 225 | 273 | - | 121 | 117 |
| Burst FPS | - | 7 | 4.5 | 10 | 15 | 5 |
| Video | - | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 1080p |
| IBIS | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 630 | 630 | 590 | 734 | 997 | 599 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SoloCam T8170 | 35.3 | 38.1 | 84.3 | 32 | 23.2 | 1.9 | 46 | 28 | 51.2 | 77.1 | 34.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S5 Compare | 83.2 | 84.7 | 94.7 | 80.5 | 84.4 | 54.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z5 Compare | 85.1 | 93.6 | 93.7 | 2.2 | 93 | 57.9 | 93.9 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 86.8 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 74.6 | 77.2 | 96.5 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 70.6 | 92.1 | 60.3 | 87.8 | 70.1 | 34.2 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X Compare | 79.1 | 84.7 | 98.1 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 70.4 | 46 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 66.9 | 96.5 |
| Sony a7 ILCE7M2/B Compare | 79.3 | 84.7 | 94 | 32 | 53.6 | 57.9 | 90.4 | 68.1 | 86.4 | 81.5 | 81.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £244
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Usage Scores
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