WebcamsElgato
Elgato Facecam
Resolution: 1080p at 60 fps
A 1080p webcam with a fixed-focus prime lens and software control over exposure and field of view.
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Webcams
Cameras for calls and streaming, evaluated on sensor, field of view, mounting and software.
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Understanding webcams
Webcam marketing leads with resolution, which is the specification that matters least above 1080p. Light handling, field of view and how the camera mounts to your display decide whether calls look good.
How to choose
- Resolution: 1080p is usually enough for calls; 4K helps only if you crop or stream.
- Low-light behaviour: sensor size and processing matter more than resolution.
- Field of view: wide angles show more of the room, which is not always desirable.
- Mounting and privacy: check whether the camera covers the privacy shutter or needs a tripod.
- Software: exposure and field-of-view controls may be locked behind vendor software.
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Webcams we currently cover
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Logitech Brio 4K
Resolution: Up to 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
A 4K webcam with autofocus, adjustable field of view and infrared support for platform authentication.
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Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam
Resolution: 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 30 fps
A 1080p webcam with a glass lens, autofocus, a 78 degree field of view, a stereo microphone and a physical privacy shutter.
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Alternatives to the Elgato Facecam
The Facecam is a recorded 1080p 60 fps camera with a fixed focus prime lens and software adjustable field of view.
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Alternatives to the Logitech Brio 4K
The Brio 4K is recorded with up to 4K at 30 fps, autofocus, an adjustable field of view and infrared authentication support.
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Alternatives to the Logitech C920s
Two recorded alternatives to the C920s: the 4K Brio with adjustable presets, and the discontinued Elgato Facecam with manual exposure control.
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Best Webcams For Video Calls, Picked By Resolution And Control
A 4K camera, a current 1080p camera and a discontinued one, each picked for a named criterion.
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Does the Elgato Facecam work without software?
The Elgato Facecam records a field of view adjustable in software and manual exposure control.
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Does the Logitech Brio 4K support Windows Hello?
The Logitech Brio 4K records infrared support, which is what Windows Hello relies on. Whether a given laptop has the sensor is a different question.
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Does the Logitech C920s Have A Privacy Shutter?
The C920s records a physical privacy shutter on the lens, while no shutter is recorded for the Brio 4K or the discontinued Facecam.
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Elgato Facecam Review: Manual Control Over a Fixed 1080p Frame
A 1080p webcam with a fixed-focus prime lens and manual software control, recorded for reference because the manufacturer has discontinued it.
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Logitech Brio 4K Review: 4K Capture, Autofocus and Infrared Login
A webcam with 4K capture, autofocus and infrared authentication support, reviewed from the recorded resolution, focus and infrared specifications.
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Logitech C920s Review: A 1080p Webcam With A Physical Privacy Shutter
A fixed 1080p camera with a 78 degree diagonal field of view, autofocus with a glass lens, a stereo microphone and a shutter that closes over the lens.
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Elgato Facecam vs Logitech Brio 4K: A Discontinued 1080p Camera Or A 4K Autofocus One?
A discontinued 1080p camera kept for reference against a 4K camera with autofocus, infrared sign-in support and a built-in microphone.
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How To Choose A Webcam: Resolution, Focus And Control
A webcam is chosen on resolution, focus, control and mounting. The recorded Brio 4K and Elgato Facecam are used here as worked examples, not as a ranking.
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