We specifically focused on fixed cameras with a wide field of view, at least 80 degrees, so they can monitor an entire room from a corner. We also researched ways to test the cameras in real world scenarios, rather than relying on confusing technical benchmarks. We hold each camera to the same standards and test them in similar conditions. We use the data from our tests to find the different strengths of each camera and to inform our recommendations. How Much do Wireless Security Cameras Cost?You can expect to pay around $150 on average for a wireless home security camera, though you can find products for as low as $25 Wyze Cam and as high as $350 Nest Cam IQ Outdoor. Most Wi Fi security cameras under $100 come from generic brands, which may have shorter warranties and fewer features than products from established brands such as Nest, Samsung, Netgear, D Link and others. You can also expect to pay for local or cloud video storage. Local storage is essentially a microSD card, which is generally a one time purchase, while cloud video storage costs an average of $5 a month or $50 a year. ÀHow We TestedVideoFor daylight video tests, we wrote on a poster and placed it 16 feet away to compare each camera's indoor video quality. We used two lighting settings: natural light with the lights on and natural light on its own. We found the video was often better with the lights on than with natural light alone.