Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM) vs GardePro E8 WiFi Trail Camera (No Monthly Fee)

Head-to-head spec comparison to help you pick the right trail camera for your needs.

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$130

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$80

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Spec Winner

GardePro E8 WiFi Trail Camera (No Monthly Fee)

Wins on 3 of 3 spec categories

Spec-by-Spec Comparison

SpecBushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM)GardePro E8 WiFi Trail Camera (No Monthly Fee)
Connectivitycellularwifi
Monthly feeFrom $9.99/moNone
Night flashlow-glowno-glow
Photo resolution20 MP48 MP
Trigger speed0.5 s0.1 s
Detection range80 ft100 ft
Flash range80 ft100 ft
PowerInternal + detachable solar8x AA; solar-ready
Weather ratingWeatherproofIP66
StoragemicroSDmicroSD
Price$130$80
Rating8.2/108.6/10
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Pros & Cons

Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM)

Pros

  • Detachable solar panel on a cable lets you mount the panel in the sun and the camera in the shade
  • Easily 6+ months of runtime once the solar keeps the internal battery topped
  • Dual-SIM AT&T/Verizon auto-connect from a brand people already trust for optics
  • Reliable, clean picture quality day and night
  • No-contract plans at $9.99 and $14.99/mo

Cons

  • Only 20MP and 1080p — resolution lags the 36–40MP rivals
  • Trigger speed is mid-pack, not a fast-action cam
  • Low-glow flash, so a faint glow is visible at night

GardePro E8 WiFi Trail Camera (No Monthly Fee)

Pros

  • Zero subscription — pull photos to your phone over local WiFi/Bluetooth, free forever
  • Blazing 0.1s trigger catches fast-moving wildlife other budget cams miss
  • Triple-PIR sensor reaches a true 100 ft detection range
  • No-glow flash keeps it discreet in the backyard or on the trail
  • Solar-ready via the SP350 panel for longer runs

Cons

  • WiFi range is only ~45 ft — you must walk up to the camera to pull images
  • No off-site/remote access; this is a near-the-camera tool
  • Runs on 8 AAs with no rechargeable option in the box

Our Verdicts

Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM)

The detachable-solar trick is the real reason to buy: you can chase the sun without moving the camera. A dependable, low-maintenance cell cam if you don't need headline megapixels.

GardePro E8 WiFi Trail Camera (No Monthly Fee)

The no-fee favorite for backyard and near-trail use: a fast trigger and long detection with nothing to pay monthly. Just know WiFi means standing next to it, not checking from town.

Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM)

$130

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GardePro E8 WiFi Trail Camera (No Monthly Fee)

$80

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