Stealth Cam Stealth Cam Browtine 16MP Trail Camera w/32GB SD Review
This isn't a camera for photos. It's a 10-pack of trail cameras for wildlife, and judging it against real cameras is a mistake. Here's who should actually buy it.
The 30-Second Version
This is a 10-pack of basic trail cameras, not a photography tool. It's a solid bulk buy for hunters, and a comically bad one for photographers.
Overview
Let's be clear: this isn't a camera for you. This is a 10-pack of trail cameras for wildlife monitoring, and it's being weirdly categorized against professional mirrorless gear. The one thing to know is that you're buying a bulk kit for hunters or property owners, not a single camera for photography. Our database has it ranked against all cameras, and for that, it scores abysmally low. It's a tool for a specific job, and judging it as a general-purpose camera is like reviewing a forklift as a family sedan.
Performance
Looking at the percentile data, nothing here is a surprise. It's solidly in the middle of the pack or worse for every metric we track, because it's not designed to compete on sensor quality or autofocus. The 0.7-second trigger speed is fine for catching a deer walking by, but it's dead last for video or vlogging, which makes perfect sense. This thing is built to sit in the woods for weeks, not to shoot 4K footage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comes as a complete 10-camera kit with memory cards and a reader, which is convenient for covering a large area.
- The integrated Python lock latch is a smart, simple security feature to deter theft.
- A 0.7-second trigger speed is perfectly adequate for its intended use of capturing wildlife.
- Battery life is about average, which for a trail camera means it should last a decent while in the field.
Cons
- This is categorically not a mirrorless camera for photography, despite how it's listed online. 10th
- Video quality is one of the worst we've seen, but you'd never use it for that anyway. 30th
- The social proof score is in the bottom 10%, meaning very few people are reviewing it in our general camera database. 31th
- Build quality and display are below average, but again, it's meant to be strapped to a tree, not held in your hands.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Value & Pricing
At $400 for ten cameras, cards, and a reader, that's $40 per unit. For a basic trail camera setup, that's a fair bulk price. As a 'camera'? It's a terrible value. You have to judge it for what it is.
vs Competition
Comparing this to a Nikon Z9 or Sony A7 IV is laughable—they're in completely different universes. A more relevant comparison would be to other multi-packs from brands like Bushnell or Moultrie. The key trade-off here is likely features versus pure quantity. For $400, you're getting ten very basic units. With another brand, you might get five cameras with slightly better night vision or a faster trigger for the same total price. You're paying for coverage, not performance.
| Spec | Stealth Cam Stealth Cam Browtine 16MP Trail Camera w/32GB SD | Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 9 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body | Sony Alpha 7 Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera with 28-70mm | Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body | OM System OM-1 OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera | Pentax K-3 Sony a7 V Mirrorless Camera with 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 45.7MP Full Frame | 33MP Full Frame | 24.2MP Full Frame | 22.9MP Micro Four Thirds | 33MP APS-C |
| AF Points | - | - | 759 | 1000 | 1053 | 759 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 10 | 40 | 120 | 30 |
| Video | - | 8K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 1338 | 658 | 590 | 62 | 590 |
Common Questions
Q: Can I use this for YouTube or family photos?
No. The image quality is for identifying animals, not for anything you'd want to share. The video score is in the bottom 30% of all cameras we track.
Q: Is $400 a good price for this?
For ten trail cameras with memory cards? Yes, that's a standard bulk deal. For one camera? It would be a massive rip-off.
Q: How's the picture quality?
It's fine for seeing what kind of deer are on your property. Don't expect to make prints or see fine detail. The sensor scores in the bottom third.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a camera to take pictures of your kids, your vacation, or literally anything besides wild animals, this isn't it. Go get a used smartphone instead. Seriously.
Verdict
If you need to monitor a large plot of land for wildlife and want a simple, no-frills kit that's ready to go out of the box, this 10-pack is a logical purchase. For literally any other purpose—photography, video, vlogging, or even as a security camera for your home—this is absolutely the wrong product. Buy it for the woods, not for your wallet.