ShopSafe ONE vs Axon Body Mini: body worn camera comparison
Looking at the Axon Body Mini? See what works beyond the Wi-Fi.
The Body Mini sends panic alerts, video and location over Wi-Fi. ShopSafe ONE works anywhere on 4G, replaces the radio, links every clip to known offenders and warns colleagues when one walks in. Built for retailers, security teams and shopping centres.
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What’s the difference between ShopSafe ONE and Axon Body Mini?
ShopSafe ONE and the Axon Body Mini are both retail body cameras with a dedicated panic button, live streaming, location and two-way voice. The Mini sends all of it over Wi-Fi, with no cellular connection listed, so help depends on Wi-Fi coverage. ShopSafe ONE adds 4G, push-to-talk radio between colleagues and facial recognition, and puts offender intelligence in Alert. The Mini is lighter at 97g, has an optional pre-record of up to 2 minutes and full-disk AES-256 encryption, and comes with Axon's evidence platform and optional AI translation.
| Feature | ShopSafe ONE | Axon Body Mini |
|---|---|---|
| 4G | 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, so alerts and footage get through anywhere | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5GHz), Bluetooth and NFC; no cellular connection listed |
| Location | Multi-band GPS, shared over 4G or Wi-Fi | GPS, GLONASS and Wi-Fi positioning, with floor-level accuracy indoors; shared over Wi-Fi |
| Panic button | One press streams live video, audio and location to responders over 4G or Wi-Fi | Dedicated panic button starts 1080p recording, alerts supervisors and can trigger livestream, location and two-way voice over Wi-Fi |
| Push-to-talk | Built-in push-to-talk radio between colleagues, and connects to your existing radios through a gateway | Two-way voice with supervisors and support teams; push-to-talk between colleagues not advertised |
| Facial recognition | Live alerts on the device when a known offender enters | Not advertised |
| Offender and incident intelligence | Every clip linked to incidents and offender profiles in Alert, ready to package for police | Footage managed and shared in Axon Evidence; Auror retail crime intelligence listed under Axon's third-party terms |
| AI tools | Live voice translation in over 40 languages | Optional real-time translation and policy guidance with an Axon AI plan |
| Pre-record buffer | 30 seconds before and after recording | Configurable from 0 to 120 seconds |
| Video | 1080p at 30 fps, 129° diagonal field of view | Up to 1080p at 30 fps, 720p by default; 146.4° diagonal field of view |
| Battery | 8–10 hours of typical shift use at 1080p, 10–12 hours at 720p; removable battery | 12 hours at 720p while buffering and recording |
| Storage | 64GB, plus lockable microSD up to 256GB | 64GB, not removable |
| Durability | IP67, 1.5m drop, -20°C to 60°C | IP67, 1.5m drop (MIL-STD-810H), -10°C to 40°C |
| Encryption | AES-128 on the device | XTS-AES-256 full-disk encryption |
| Weight | 130g | 97g |
| UK availability | Available now from ShopSafe | Launched in the US and Canada in 2026; sold in the UK through distributors |
| Ways to pay | Buy outright, hire, or Service Exchange subscription | Under Axon's published enterprise agreement: devices bought outright, cloud services billed annually in advance, all sales final; prices not published |
| Faulty devices | 48-hour replacement on hire and Service Exchange | 1-year warranty, repaired or replaced at Axon's option; spare devices can be included in a quote |
The Axon Body Mini may suit you if colleagues stay within Wi-Fi coverage and you want the lightest camera, a longer pre-record, a customisable LED display on the front, grab-and-go assignment from a shared pool and Axon's evidence platform.
Axon Body Mini information is taken from its public website on 28 September 2026. “Not advertised” means we couldn’t find the feature listed there. Axon Body Mini is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the product being compared. Spotted something out of date? Email sales@shopsafe.io.
See everything ShopSafe ONE does
Full specs, demo videos, integrations and wearing options on the ShopSafe ONE page, or book a demo and try it on your own shop floor.
Four reasons teams pick ShopSafe ONE
Help finds them wherever they are
The SOS alert, live stream and live location reach responders from the car park, the loading bay or a patrol, not just inside the store's Wi-Fi.
Axon Body Mini: panic alerts, livestream and location run over Wi-Fi; no cellular connection listed
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Ditch the radio and the panic alarm
Body camera, live-streaming panic alarm and push-to-talk radio in one 130g unit. One charge, one device, nothing else on the belt.
Axon Body Mini: two-way voice with supervisors; push-to-talk between colleagues not advertised
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Know who's walked in before they act
Facial recognition powered by Alert flags a known offender on the colleague's device the moment they come through the door.
Axon Body Mini: facial recognition not advertised
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Every clip builds a case
Footage lands in Alert, linked to the offender's profile and shared across your stores and sites. One clip can back a whole investigation.
Axon Body Mini: footage managed in Axon Evidence; retail crime intelligence from Auror, under separate terms
Learn moreFrom one button press to a full investigation
Three short demos that follow a real incident from the shop floor to the evidence pack.
One press sends an alert, live video and a pinned location to your security team, so responders know what they're walking into.
Moving over without the risk
Run them side by side
Trial ShopSafe ONE in a store or two alongside your Body Mini cameras, and compare on real shifts, including outside Wi-Fi range.
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Set up for you
Devices arrive configured, with training for colleagues and your data protection paperwork supported.
We’ll plan the move around your current contract.
Questions about switching
- Is ShopSafe ONE a like-for-like replacement for the Axon Body Mini?
It covers the same ground: body worn video, a panic button with live streaming, location and two-way voice. It also works on 4G, adds push-to-talk radio between colleagues and facial recognition, and sends footage into Alert. The Body Mini is lighter and has a longer optional pre-record.
- What difference does 4G make?
Axon lists Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC for the Body Mini, with no cellular connection, so panic alerts, live video and location depend on Wi-Fi coverage. ShopSafe ONE also uses 4G, so an alert gets through from the car park, a delivery bay or a patrol outside the store.
- What happens to our existing footage if we switch?
Export anything you need to keep from Axon Evidence. Axon's enterprise agreement keeps content retrievable for 90 days after termination. New footage from ShopSafe ONE goes to your secure evidence vault or straight into Alert.
- How much does ShopSafe ONE cost?
You can buy outright, hire, or take a Service Exchange subscription, which includes warranty cover for the full contract and 48-hour replacement. Pricing depends on device numbers and software, so book a demo or call 0345 350 3798 for a quote.
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