5. Announced November 2018 for $399SimCam This camera features facial recognition, two way audio and a weatherproof exterior. To top it all off, there are no cloud costs for saving and storing video. In the long run, this will be one of the least expensive security cameras. Announced January 2019 for $199 Reolink Argus 2: This 1080p outdoor security camera uses a rechargeable battery and can connect to a Reolink Solar Panel. The original Reolink Argus was the product of a successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.