Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM) vs GardePro A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis)

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

Bushnell

$130

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GardePro

$71.99

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Spec Winner

GardePro A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis)

Wins on 3 of 3 spec categories

Spec-by-Spec Comparison

SpecBushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM)GardePro A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis)
Connectivitycellularsd
Monthly feeFrom $9.99/moNone
Night flashlow-glowno-glow
Photo resolution20 MP64 MP
Trigger speed0.5 s0.1 s
Detection range80 ft100 ft
Flash range80 ft100 ft
PowerInternal + detachable solar8x AA
Weather ratingWeatherproofIP66
StoragemicroSDmicroSD
Price$130$71.99
Rating8.2/109.0/10
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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 A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis)

Pros

  • Sony Starvis sensor delivers night images that genuinely rival $200 cameras
  • Class-leading 100 ft day-and-night detection at a sub-$60 price
  • 0.1s trigger speed catches deer that walk through quick
  • True 940nm no-glow flash keeps it covert
  • Simple, dependable SD-card operation with nothing to subscribe to

Cons

  • No connectivity — you have to physically pull the card to see photos
  • Runs on 8 AAs only, no rechargeable option
  • No app, so no remote convenience at all

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 A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis)

The single best budget trail cam we'd hand a first-timer — night quality and detection that embarrass its price. If you don't need photos sent to your phone, start here.

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

$130

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GardePro A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis)

$71.99

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