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Canada · CAD · data checked 2026-10-27

Outdoor cameras with local storage, no subscription

28 outdoor cameras in our catalog match, 28 of them recording without a plan. The cheapest recorded Canada listings are eufy eufyCam C37 4K (CA$129.99), Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam (CA$139.99) and Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro (CA$179.99); 24 others have no recorded Canada price yet. 3-year cost ranges from CA$130 to CA$260: hardware plus 36 months of the cheapest plan that records.

Models with an explicit no-subscription recording entry and a local-storage entry, including the wireless battery and solar models. The 3-year cost is the hardware price because no plan is needed to save video.

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ModelPowerLocal storageLens · resolutionCloud planPrice3-year cost
eufy eufyCam C37 4K Solar + battery microSD up to 256 GB; HomeBase optional 135° · 4K None CA$129.99 CA$130
Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam Solar + battery microSD up to 512 GB 124.5° · 2K None CA$139.99 CA$140
Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro Plugs into an outdoor outlet microSD up to 512 GB; FTP/NAS, Home Hub or NVR 94° · 4K None CA$179.99 CA$180
eufy SoloCam S340 Solar + battery 8 GB built in; HomeBase S380 optional 135° · 3K None CA$259.99 CA$260
Amcrest SmartHome ASH22 Outdoor Wi-Fi Bullet Plugs into an outdoor outlet microSD up to 256 GB 102° · 1080p None Not published
Amcrest SmartHome ASH26 Wi-Fi Floodlight Camera Hardwired to an existing light fixture microSD up to 256 GB 114° · 1080p None Not published
Aqara Camera G100 Plugs into an outdoor outlet microSD up to 512 GB — · 2K None Not published
eufy Floodlight Camera E340 Hardwired to an existing light fixture microSD up to 128 GB; HomeBase S380 optional 135° · 3K None Not published
eufy Solar Wall Light Cam S120 Solar + battery 8 GB built in — None Not published
eufy SoloCam E42 Solar + battery microSD up to 128 GB; HomeBase optional 130° · 4K None Not published
Lorex 4K Spotlight Battery Wi-Fi Camera (F861ASD) Rechargeable battery microSD up to 256 GB 111° · 4K None Not published
Reolink Altas PT Ultra Rechargeable battery microSD up to 512 GB — · 4K None Not published
Reolink Argus 4 Pro Solar + battery microSD up to 512 GB; Home Hub optional 180° · 4K None Not published
Reolink Argus Eco Ultra Solar + battery microSD up to 512 GB; Home Hub optional 105° · 4K None Not published
Reolink Argus MagiCam Rechargeable battery microSD up to 256 GB 113.3° · 1080p None Not published
Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi Hardwired to an existing light fixture microSD up to 512 GB; Home Hub or NVR optional 180° · 4K None Not published
Reolink RLC-820A PoE Bullet PoE records to a Reolink NVR (or microSD on models that have a slot) 87° · 4K None Not published
SwitchBot Outdoor Spotlight Cam 2K Rechargeable battery microSD up to 256 GB — · 2K None Not published
TP-Link Tapo C120 Plugs into an outdoor outlet microSD up to 512 GB 103° · 2K None Not published
TP-Link Tapo C325WB ColorPro PoE microSD up to 512 GB 106° · 2K None Not published
TP-Link Tapo C425 KIT Solar + battery microSD up to 512 GB or Tapo H200 hub 122° · 2K None Not published
TP-Link Tapo C425 KIT V2 Solar + battery Up to 512 GB; card sold separately. H500 connection supported for C425 V1/V2. — · 2K None Not published
TP-Link Tapo C460 Rechargeable battery microSD up to 512 GB or Tapo H200 hub 113° · 4K None Not published
TP-Link Tapo C675D KIT Solar + battery Up to 512 GB microSD; card sold separately. H500 or H200 hub connection supported. 140.8° · Dual None Not published
Wyze Battery Cam Pro Rechargeable battery / Solar + battery microSD up to 256 GB 108° · 2.5K None Not published
Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro Hardwired to an existing light fixture microSD up to 256 GB 180° · 2.5K None Not published
Wyze Cam v4 Plugs into an outdoor outlet microSD up to 256 GB, 24/7 local recording 98.5° · 2.5K None Not published
Wyze Solar Cam Pan 2K Solar + battery microSD up to 512 GB 108° · 2K None Not published

Prices are recorded CAD offers with a checked date, not live quotes. Missing local prices or plan fees stay unpriced; no currency conversion or other-region fallback. Manufacturer specs, not our tests; a blank lens or storage cell means the maker did not publish it.

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Sources & checks

Specifications come from each maker's page, checked on the date shown; prices are the recorded store listings on each model page. How we compute the 3-year cost.

Reviewed recording configurations

2 exact CA configurations, checked against official documentation (latest review: 2026-09-29). These are documentation reviews, not hardware tests. The Planner uses these same facts to show storage allowances, 3/5-year costs and what remains without a paid recording plan.

A local-storage label does not establish continuous recording, smart alerts, offline operation or cloud retention. “Not verified” means this review has not established that feature. Prices keep their own recorded offer dates.

TP-Link Tapo C120 · plug in · Camera microSD recording
  • Canadian product documentation; verify the hardware revision at purchase. Recording evidence does not establish a Canadian purchase price.
  • microSD card up to 512 GB, purchased separately; use the camera card slot in this configuration.
Without a paid planStatusConditions & evidence
Local recordingConditionalLocal video does not require a recording subscription; install and configure a compatible microSD card.Official source
Local playbackNot verifiedThis review does not establish this feature after a paid plan ends.
Continuous videoConditionalThe Canadian page explicitly lists continuous footage on a separately purchased microSD card up to 512 GB. Requires plug-in power and recording settings.Official source
Smart detectionAvailableOn-device smart detection is listed without a subscription. Detection categories differ by model.Official source
Paid cloud video historyUnavailableTapo Care cloud video history requires the paid service; local storage is separate.Official source

Source sections: Local/cloud storage; free AI detection; recording-mode footnotes. Review: HowManyCameras editorial process — AI-assisted review of official documentation; no hardware testing.

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TP-Link Tapo C460 · battery · Camera microSD recording
  • Canadian product documentation; verify the hardware revision at purchase. Recording evidence does not establish a Canadian purchase price.
  • microSD card up to 512 GB, purchased separately; use the camera card slot in this configuration.
  • Continuous Capture uses interval images between events; it is not full-frame continuous video. The solar panel is sold separately.
Without a paid planStatusConditions & evidence
Local recordingConditionalLocal video does not require a recording subscription; install and configure a compatible microSD card.Official source
Local playbackNot verifiedThis review does not establish this feature after a paid plan ends.
Continuous videoConditionalContinuous Capture uses interval images when no object is detected, then switches to standard recording on detection. It is not a full-frame continuous video timeline.Official source
Smart detectionAvailableOn-device smart detection is listed without a subscription. Detection categories differ by model.Official source
Paid cloud video historyUnavailableTapo Care cloud video history requires the paid service; local storage is separate.Official source

Source sections: Local/cloud storage; free AI detection; recording-mode footnotes. Review: HowManyCameras editorial process — AI-assisted review of official documentation; no hardware testing.

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