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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 $140
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 | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Sony ZV-1F | Panasonic Lumix GH4 | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | Canon EOS M EOS M5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | compact | compact | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 47.3MP full-frame | 20.1MP 1-inch | 16MP micro-four-thirds | ?MP 1-inch | 24.2MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | - | 425 | 49 | - | - |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 16 | 40 | 120 | 9 |
| Video | - | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 1080p |
| IBIS | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 630 | 734 | 254 | 560 | 179 | 301 |
| 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 | 84.4 | 31.9 | 23.2 | 1.9 | 46 | 28 | 51.1 | 77.1 | 34.2 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 74.5 | 77.2 | 96.7 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 70.6 | 92.1 | 60.2 | 87.8 | 70.1 | 34.2 |
| Sony ZV-1F Compare | 89.3 | 38.1 | 55.3 | 78.6 | 68.7 | 43.8 | 90.8 | 85.4 | 81 | 88.7 | 75.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix GH4 Compare | 5.2 | 84.6 | 93.5 | 89.2 | 71.1 | 12.7 | 95.5 | 85.4 | 80.3 | 88.7 | 34.2 |
| DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Compare | 66.4 | 38.1 | 4.7 | 97.7 | 87.6 | 29 | 46 | 85.4 | 70 | 88.7 | 75.2 |
| Canon EOS M EOS M5 Compare | 35.3 | 84.6 | 11.7 | 66.5 | 51.3 | 90.8 | 46 | 85.4 | 68.4 | 73.4 | 86.7 |
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