Solar 4G
Choose solar 4G when the spot is more than 20 m from the nearest socket, when WiFi does not reach, or when you want the camera to keep working through a power cut. That is what the line exists for.
Manufacturer comparison
Solar 4G vs WiFi Security Camera: Which One Fits Your Site?
"Solar WiFi camera" is a popular search, but the two rarely go together: a place with no power for a camera usually has no WiFi either. This is a straight comparison of the two lines in the SolaGuard catalog — solar cameras on 4G and mains-powered WiFi cameras — so you can choose by where the camera will actually hang.
Side by side
Criterion
Solar 4G
D / S / C series
Mains WiFi
P / C outdoor series
Power
Solar panel + built-in battery; no cabling
Mains power adapter
Connectivityfrom catalog
4G LTE
4G LTE + WiFi
Battery / panel
8000mAh / 8W (20000mAh / 15W on the light kit)
None — runs continuously on mains
Resolutionfrom catalog
2K (2.0MP×2 Dual Lens)
2K (2.0MP×3 Triple Lens)
Weatherproofingfrom catalog
IP66
IP66
Storagefrom catalog
MicroSD Max 128GB
MicroSD Max 128GB
Installation
5–10 minutes: mount, insert SIM, scan the code. No electrician
Needs a socket nearby and WiFi reach; may require running a power cable
Running cost
Monthly 4G SIM plan; no electricity bill
Uses the existing WiFi; small power draw. 4G + WiFi versions can add a backup SIM
Recording
On motion / human detection; AOV low-power continuous recording on supporting models
Continuous 24/7 or on motion, not limited by a battery
Grid outage
Unaffected
Camera and router both stop
Best for
Farms, construction sites, remote yards, rural homes, any spot with no power and no network
Townhouses, shops, workshops, hotel grounds with power and WiFi in place
Models in catalogfrom catalog
18 variants
37 variants
Which to choose, when
Mains WiFi
Choose mains WiFi when a socket and WiFi are already there: cheaper, continuous recording with no battery worries, more housings to pick from. If the WiFi is flaky, take the 4G + WiFi version.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a camera that is both solar and WiFi?
Not in the standard catalog, because real demand is rare — where there is WiFi there is usually power. For OEM orders from 100 units, the factory can configure a solar + WiFi version to order.
Does a solar camera work without 4G signal?
It still records to the memory card, but you get no alerts and no remote viewing. Check the carrier's signal at the mounting spot before buying; where it is weak, an external antenna or a different carrier usually solves it.
Which is cheaper over time?
If power and WiFi are already there, the WiFi camera is cheaper to buy and to run. If you would have to run power or network cable to the spot, that one-off trenching usually costs more than years of SIM plans — then solar 4G is clearly cheaper. Specific wholesale prices are quoted per order.
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