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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average sensor (2nd percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average display (31st percentile)
- Below average burst (34th 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 | Sony ZV-E10 | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV | Canon EOS M EOS M5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 24.2MP aps-c | 47.3MP full-frame | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 425 | - | 49 | 121 | - |
| Burst FPS | - | 11 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 9 |
| Video | - | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 1080p |
| IBIS | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 630 | 343 | 734 | 110 | 335 | 301 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SoloCam T8170 | 36.7 | 40.4 | 86.2 | 34.2 | 24.4 | 1.6 | 46.7 | 30.7 | 58.7 | 79.1 | 36.4 |
| Sony ZV-E10 Compare | 91.2 | 40.4 | 71.2 | 95.1 | 71.1 | 91 | 94.6 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 36.4 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 79 | 81.6 | 97.5 | 73.5 | 75.7 | 72.6 | 93.6 | 65.4 | 90.1 | 72.9 | 36.4 |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Compare | 72.2 | 87.6 | 55.5 | 83.5 | 94.2 | 9.8 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 84.1 | 90.3 | 36.4 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Compare | 83.8 | 91.6 | 11.9 | 83.1 | 74 | 48.4 | 92.5 | 87.4 | 84.7 | 86.5 | 85.5 |
| Canon EOS M EOS M5 Compare | 36.7 | 87.6 | 10 | 70.7 | 53.1 | 91 | 46.7 | 87.4 | 73.7 | 75.7 | 89.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$170
Price History
Usage Scores
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