Is the StreamCam ACTUALLY Better? BATTLE of the WEBCAMS [vs Brio, C920, a5100]

[@GamingCareers]

Yeah, so I spent over 3 hours today just trying to get 3 Logitech webcams to work together in OBS for this video. If that doesn't deserve a like I don't know what does...😅

[@IamCROOkEdTV]

Any recommendation for an inexpensive lens for the a5100 that's better than the one it came with?

[@erikhogeboom]

Yes you can stream to Instagram from desktop.... I’ve tested it and it works. yellowduck.tv

[@jako9833]

i know this is off- topic but how do i see my total viewers? like that have visited my stream? i haven't started streaming yet but 2 people have been on my channel and i'm just curious who it is.

[@imcrummy6114]

Goofy like on twitch or KZbin if so you can’t see who is watching only how many people

[@jako9833]

@@imcrummy6114 oh well thx for the help

[@OSW]

First video I've watched of yours, well done! Very thorough, slickly and cleanly presented. I also love for comparison you throw in a $500+ camera, just to show all the contestants who's boss 😂

[@Norgoz]

Regarding the problem mentioned at 6:30 As I understand it (I've also personally experienced this), the issue is in the software being used. If you use the old "Logitech Gaming Software," or the default software, to control the cameras, it will cause the settings to be "forgotten" or "reset" upon reboot. The fix for this is to download and setup the "Logitech G Hub," which is a newer (using the term loosely) software that allows the control of multiple cameras/devices individually, and at the same time. The downside to using this software is it will default all settings for cameras (and other Logitech devices) that you allow it to start controlling, requiring time spent to set everything back up the way you had it, before.

[@kaamilahjasmine]

I was looking for better software thank you!

[@edeherz]

This is soooo oddly satisfying too watch the 4 Webcame frames with different colours etc but with the same picture.

[@madman5710]

I'm glad you compared them in dark lighting conditions. I hate playing with the lights on. I'm going with the brio all the way. Thanks for the video.

[@LetsBuildThatApp]

Traveling light and recording content from a hotel I think streamcam would be an excellent option

[@lamadoo]

the problem is the cable isn't detachable for travelling.

[@dalaney_davis]

Thank you for this! The effort you went through for editing and comparing the FOUR cameras was super helpful and appreciated!

[@tukugr]

Vr gaming. That's why. We need the easy portrait mode. A 9:16 webcam and 1:1 vr capture.

[@ihateyourusernames]

Thanks man, this video convinced me to go straight to the a5100. Very informative and well produced. Thanks again!

[@ktbeary]

Awesome video as always! One of my older C920s have been stuttering a lot so I had to swap my secondary one to become my main. I noticed the StreamCam was introduced to the market and was waiting for a comparison video and I knew this channel would be a reliable source. Thank you!

[@mikepasatieri502]

The other use for the streamcam's rotation feature is when you have to clip the camera to the side of a monitor. Then you can reorientate the camera can shoot in landscape while clipped to the side of a monitor.

[@schubird43]

Image stabilization actually sounds like it would be good for my setup when playing racing games. I have my monitors on a mount that clamps to my desk and due to the size/layout of my space I have to mount my wheel and shifter to my desk as well. So there can be a bit of movement for the monitors, which would also be moving any webcam attached to them. Thanks for this comparison video! I was literally just about to run to Best Buy to get a cam for streaming when I saw this!!!

[@schubird43]

@J B I did not. I looked at the features and of course the prices then talked myself down to a C922. Well, my wife talked me down to the C922 😆

[@karolzigmunth5784]

Portrait mode might be used, as you mentioned on TikTok and Instgram, but also on Facebook. Stabilization might be important for IRL streamers and that's why the USB-C cable - to connect to your phone? Maybe?

[@CCCookieCia]

I am currently using c920 considering to buy streamcam.. finally found something that actually compares them! Subbed!

[@prefislt]

Just adjust BRIO white balance and you have best quality webcam (looks like you wanted BRIO look bad compare to StreamCam). StreamCam looks like C920 with very small improvement and 4x price. Funny that Logitech can not compete with their own 8 years old product.

[@Unholeh]

The portrait mode could be handy for green screen streamers? We don't want the background, so if you have just You visible with no room background then I think the portrait mode could be handy, I think I'd use it :)

[@thecougarexperience]

This is hands down the best review of the StreamCam! Thank you! I just bought it and wasn’t sure about keeping it.

[@ChopTheViking]

The vertical mode seems to be aimed at Facebook live streaming.

[@boogeywoogeymanboogeywooge1273]

Or IG live as well.. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@duart33]

@@boogeywoogeymanboogeywooge1273 u cant use external cameras on ig live, only your phone's

[@mattaec]

It seems to be built for irl streams and streams on the go. It could also be the reason it has image stabilisation

[@itsbtunes]

I've had the streamcam for a few months and I love it but I'm also mad that WHY WHY and WHY logi didn't make the cable detachable? It's a great little webcam but the cable is annoying. Easy to use, decent image quality.

[@atroxity]

FINALLY a reviewer that also points out - PROPERLY - the downsides of a product. I would say the image quality between the 920 and Streamcam were significant though. So, StreamCam will be my first streaming camera. Yay :) And thanks!

[@TrinityLinkq]

Im going to try and post my first KZbin video this Sunday. You really helped thanks. I ended up going with the c920 really the other webcams for the price aren't worth it especially since the webcam on screen is small and probably going to be outputted in 720p for new streamers

[@buildersmark]

Biggest issue found with the 920 is the focus. Auto focus is turned off and it still goes out of focus from time to time while live streaming. Looking forward to your final review of the new elgato cam

[@MrUberHD]

8:15 SLAM THE FART 😂

[@mishkadeny8723]

Mr. Uber lol 😂😂😂

[@youknowme2003]

FART ON ADEPT 😂

[@BruceNunnally]

This was a very helpful review approach - showing all four cameras simultaneously, and highlighting differences.

[@Srv02]

Thanks for the comparison video ... I wanted to get the Brio, because it has "Windows Hello" and an USB C Plug so I can use different cable lengths. But now I am even more unsure what to get. :D

[@nosleepbtw169]

What about being able to mount the camera vertically instead of horizontally and being able to rotate the camera to keep the image normal. Portrait mode could be useful for this.

[@BeanieDraws]

To be fair, vertical mode CAN be useful, especially now that KZbin and several other platforms have "shorts" and twitter has stories, all of which are vertical, so recording via the streamcam in vertical makes it seem like they were future proofing and preparing for that. Also, I've seen several art streamers (myself included) who like to have a vertical frame for their camera and normally have to use some manual crop to adjust the image down, so it's actually a nice touch. And depending on how you have your camera mounted, if it's mounted to the table, and your table is susceptible to a little bit of shake as you type, you do notice a LITTLE bit of camera shake on the c920, so image stabilization on the StreamCam is actually a pretty cool feature that most people don't think about. You don't care about image stabilization until you notice in editing that you're typing that's causing your camera image to wobble a little. In terms of product name... unless you REALLY know what you're getting, if you're getting into the streaming or content creation game, knowing the differance between the c920, c922, brio and all the other numbers Logitech have brought out... "StreamCam" is incredibly easy to remember, so I think the name works and I don't see this camera needing to be updated for another 5 years, so it's a name that works and sits well for a few years.

[@CobraKhris]

yes its exactly what im explaining upstairs. you can use it in your phone to improve stuff even... maybe for him is useless (and much other reviewers, is not the 1st that say that) buy people with imagination, could be VERY useful

[@ohmyTalal]

What're your A5100 settings? I got the A6400 but the colors on OBS is washed Out

[@ClaudioAbraham]

Thanks for this in-depth review! It was quite useful to decide!

[@matrixate]

The Sony is by far, superior BUT...the 920 seems to be a magnificent balance between price, practicle function and size, and quality. I can see why it's such a popular camera choice. Thanks for the extensive review.

[@xbon1]

920 seemed as bad compared to the streamcam as the beyerdynamics 990 is to the 1990, huge leap in quality

[@BenjiDWJ]

This was an awesome super engaging, fun, interesting & insightful video as per usual, Pete! Thank you for going into an extensive level of detail during your testing for this comparison. 😁 👌 Cheers mate! 🍻

[@GamingCareers]

You're very welcome dude!

[@rileyblair7273]

Great video, I was curious about the streamcam vs the brio.

[@DavidFosterVlog]

I honestly can't believe this is the best they could do. I personally feel the c922 looks better straight outta the box. I'd not be surprised if it was the same exact sensor. Save your money. Get the c920 or c922. This thing isn't worth $160!

[@aiseruchaan]

Not even Brio?

[@thiagosaurotv140]

man, I think StreamCam has much better quality than c922. Plus 60fps. It's dope. I just wish there were cams in between both... But I refuse hang at low quality c920.

[@nathleflutiste]

You can get the Unzano webcam with autofocus, it's a killer.

[@iiexio773]

Streamcam c980 is at around 100-120€ here so its a good deal for 1080p60fps

[@morrisktho8400]

StreamCam is overpriced. It costs only $70 (450RMB) in China, the country of origin ._.

[@Waldherz]

Now thats how you compare webcams. Very well done.

[@oneszeros1]

The reverted settings bug also exists in the Logitech C922 - for example set zoom, pan and tilt in OBS/OBS.Live and have to do it all again after reboot. Have read a few comments here and saw a mention of Logitech G Suite which I will be taking a look at regardless of having to reconfigure from scratch because this issue has had me pulling hair for ages - thanks for that comment and appreciate the great review done here 👍

[@onQQuincy]

Stabilizer make sense for someone with a tablet (Surface Pro 7 , Surface Go 2 , iPads & so on with USB-C ) also there are apps for phones for live streaming with usb cameras

[@CaptainAnonymous]

Before even watching it, based on the streamcam advertisements I've seen, I believe the BRIO is better webcam (disregarding the DSLR). I just wish the white balance was better without adjustments.

[@NamFlow]

Well, did you watch the full video then? Looks better than BRIO for streaming and costs less.

[@CaptainAnonymous]

@@NamFlow yeah the white balance and overexposure issues are a problem but the FOV is pretty important for a streamer. Also, the visual issues can be "fixed" by changing some settings

[@CaptainAnonymous]

@@NamFlow after watching it I'd probably still go with the streamcam for less hassle, similar performance & better visuals.

[@danielmcardle3476]

Pleasingly detailed, and with honest opinions that are clearly your own. This is much better than I was expecting - thanks!

[@ASpoonfulofNorway]

Great video! Im sticking to my brio, love the wide view, high resolution. The colors are off out of the box ut nothing i couldnt fix with some OBS tweaking when first setting it up :)

[@ModernLifeDating]

hey how did you tweak the settings in OBS? I need to do that.

[@ASpoonfulofNorway]

@@ModernLifeDating you rightclick the camsource in obs, choose "filters". And then add the filter called "color correction" i believe :) here is an article with steps and pictures: streamshark.io/obs-guide/color-correction

[@flopqoo]

Great Video with great comparisons and your descriptions are the ones I asked myself most! Thank you Buddy😘✌️

[@photoshopeandotv]

Amazingly good review, and so much work put into it! Congratulations and thank you so much for this video!

[@partiall]

really needed this, much love man.

[@nic0psy]

What is the device you are using to control lighting? Nice review! I was considering Brio, but I stand with StreamCam,

[@randomkappasgarage]

it looks like the ElGato StreamDeck XL... i may be wrong though

[@Gazbeard]

The annoying thing about the C920 settings bug is that it carried over into the C922 as well. Every time I restart OBS Studio, or the PC, I have to reset the camera properties for zoom, pan, tilt, lighting, etc. However, it would have been interesting to see you run the comparison using the C922 instead of the C920 - the C922 is closer to the price band of the Brio and Streamcam.

[@ChasingTheMissingLink]

great comment about the importance of sound from an external mic vs using cams onboard mic

[@jeetray11]

Very thorough. Very analytic and I didn't for a second doubt his information could be wrong. No wonder you have 357k subscribers.

[@JaredJanhsen]

I think what tips the Brio's price more is the Windows Hello support. It's got additional IR sensors needed for facial recognition. The streamcam doesn't support Windows Hello in spite of having a better image closer to the mirrorless camera.

[@crypton1448]

I have tried the BRIO with windows hello well, that didn't work at all.

[@R4NIERI]

This new product have great tweaks about webcams that I liked. But I still prefer the FoV of brio. The problem with brio seems to be in the software that comes out of the box completely unbalanced. I always need to change te color temperature, exposition, and even gain to obtain a good image. This new StreamCam seems do be a regular webcam with the software issues from Brio, fixed.

[@CatLyfe]

I agree with all of your points 100%, except the portrait mode. I actually see quite a few people, myself including, cropping the webcam to portrait mode these days. I would definitely say it's a growing trend. Is it massively used? Not yet, but it certainly has a potential and I personally would use it and I know a few other streamers that would as well.

[@AmirXL]

Thanks for the awesome video, I had some questions if someone could help me out. Would using an adaptor and USB3.0 lower camera quality? I recently got the streamcam and I've noticed its barely any better than my C920. I also noticed when I turn on 60 FPS the picture itself gets much darker and looks awful. Could this be because i'm using an adaptor and usb 3.0 and not 3.1? I'm eventually going to upgrade my computer but was very curious on if that's affecting anything with the webcam? I've tried messing with settings a lot but nothing seems to fix the darkness of 60 FPS either. Any help/advice would be much appreciated. Oh Also would a cam link + go pro be better than a streamcam/c920 in terms of quality?

[@talhaahsanlondon]

This was a super helpful video: to the point; visual comparisons; well produced. I'm researching webcams for a nascent niche academic KZbin channel with a friend, and the different Logitech models had been bugging me for a while. I think the Streamcam so far seems the best option...

[@bobbiehennessy4636]

Excellent comparison! I will watch for more of your reviews.

[@ChrisKewl]

How is the green screen quality on this? I noticed on the 920 and 922 you tend to get a lot of background artifacts on a white screen.

[@fernandixo8937]

This is the video I needed! Now I decided to get the c920 but it is like double the price on amazon, the prices are just crazy now, at least here in México

[@fernandixo8937]

Edit: I have it now and the colors look awesome! I got it for less than its cost on amazon but then amazon lowered by 20$ than the price that I bought it lol

[@nesswhopees]

They're $99 in Canada right now

[@forlostsouls01]

This only my own opinion, but at 3:31 when the comparison between the Streamcam and the C920, the skin is all red, like a sunburn on the Streamcam. If someone was standing in front of me, my real skin tone is the same as the C920 example, which is what I prefer. I don't want to be saturated or darkened or modified, like they do to models, just want to show up as myself. In all examples shown here, the C920 example is the looks I would want. Just my preference.

[@balitangkyusi3234]

Very clear details of comparison....just by watching each screen. Thank you for this review.

[@jakeduggan3854]

Decided to just use my Samsung S21 Ultra via the Iriun app. At 1920x1080 it seems to do an amazing job compared to the small megapixel webcams out there. The phone does all the processing and correction much better and I haven't experienced the lag people seem to complain about (perhaps that is due to having a good router). I think phone AI and processing is king. Even if the argument for mirrorless being better because it has a depth of field due to the lens my counter argument is third party phone lenses such as moment.

[@probablyjared]

I love how you compared and presented the comparison. Subscribed and dropped a like. Very professional and kudos to you for including timestamps. :)

[@mikkwillemse6009]

Very good comparison! A pity it doesn't cover the C930. I upgraded from the C920 to C930 and was pretty happy with the jump in quality. Less noise, more detail, more accurate colour, and a wider field of view. Downside to the C930 though is the auto exposure that tries too hard. It overexposes when there's not much light. You end up being able to see more in a dark room but things like a streamer's face get blown out. I'd be keen to see a full comparison, but at a guess the C930 sits somewhere in the middle of the 920 and the StreamCam.

[@timtrottproductions]

Stabilizer might be good for IRL (in real life) streams? Walk n Talk?

[@CJ-uh8bk]

You’re gonna walk around with a laptop and a webcam 😂

[@timtrottproductions]

CJ46 - Phones can do that.

[@CJ-uh8bk]

@@timtrottproductions yeah so that's why it's stupid the webcam has stabilization

[@fknstyle]

Great video, thanks! After two years still very useful 👍

[@zenchiefengineer]

The streamcam (two years later) is now $99 new. The only thing I don't like about it is the short, short cable. You can't attach an extender to it unless you want a LOT of lag. That's it

[@jeaanoo9313]

I found your video with one of your gaming set ups and I subscribed since then! You rock, I’m a gamer and record gameplay. Been really thinking about streaming with a webcam, so this helps a lot! Thank you!!

[@rjstrange]

Thanks for the side by side comparison. Streamcam vs the DSLR is noticable, but not enough to pay more than double. It's a nice upgrade to shoot for when I make it big, though.

[@drizzintahl]

This. This is how you make a guide. 10/10, thank you for putting so much time into such a great guide!

[@EmreLism]

Will you create a Video for Lightning? 😅

[@TheMidnightillusion]

How are you able to get such good quality out of the c920 out of the box? I have the same webcam and when I film with it the video looks like something from 2009

[@dojyr3130]

Do you see the massive bright lights he has behind and in front of him?

[@gamertherapyconsoleyoursel5804]

Excellent video, and EXACTLY what I was looking for. The Brio and the StreamCam are about the same price atm. I do wonder how the Elgato FaceCam compares.

[@tiziankrahl]

Image stabilisation would be nice if u do creative streams, f.e. making cosplays and the cam is mounted to the table when using a sewing machine ^^

[@Kimchi_Studios]

Great in depth review!

[@bigbadbanana]

Very cool video, exactly what I was looking for with great information and testings, bonus was the comparison to the a5100 as well. Awesome thanks again!

[@captaineric5276]

You could also stream on a GoPro Hero 7 Black or the 8 if you anyone has those. It does require a cam link but the quality of it is super good. I say it’s slightly better than the StreamCam

[@philjensen5151]

This is an excellent comparison. Thanks for putting it together.

[@debug-]

Love the videos I always make sure to like. Keep up the great content

[@AlexSwavely]

Gaming isn't the only streaming going on. It maybe pretty popular, but there's a lot more content out there. @7:50 I'm a (primarily creative) streamer and I prefer my face cam to be portrait mode. I know of several others who do the same. @8:00 Several streamers I know personally use webcams on backpack rigs to livestream while out in the world.

[@andrewnolan180]

The huge difference between the StreamCam and every other webcam on the market is the StreamCam's tight field of view while most other cameras emphasize their wide angle. It is even tighter when you use the Auto Framing feature in the Logitech Capture software that works with it. With Auto Focus, the StreamCam zooms in on you and keeps you in full view at all times regardless of where you are behind the computer. I prefer this for Zoom and other meetings. There is no benefit in showing the stuff behind me. If I am sitting back with my feet on the desk, the StreamCam still shows my head and shoulders and makes it look like I am sitting directly behind the monitor. The close up is great for the little picture typical for a participant in Zoom or when another screen is the primary focus of a presentation. It would be too much for a typical KZbin video of a single person. In that case, extra background would look better. I would buy a StreamCam again for the way I use it. If a tight field of view is not your primary interest in a WebCam, you should buy anything else.

[@annimagustv]

I like the possibility to stream with the non landscape mode. I stream with my cam cropped almost to a square because my room is really small and I don’t want the viewers see white walls on the sides. But I would like to see a bit more up and down the screen, that my viewers can see more of my decorations in the back above me. So I think the new view mode would be perfect for me.

[@appspeople9459]

Nice work. But which camera are you using to record this video?

[@davieslm]

Thanks for the video. Great comparison! Are we in agreement that the Streamcam has the best image quality out of the box for a webcam (without tweaking)?

[@AllenCavedo]

Great review. How did you get the "looking straight into the camera" look in the later part of your review? What camera was used for that part? How was it mounted for you to stare right into it?

[@riobelgica]

Thanks for the review! Can you share as well where you got your key light?

[@jessepollock7869]

Honestly the problem is getting a seller for the StreamCam right now. Been looking for weeks.

[@matisthepotato8893]

Yeah quarantine right

[@jessepollock7869]

@@matisthepotato8893 Yah if anyone can get a graphite one in Canada here for MSRP that would be greeeeat.

[@AlexWinkler]

Very solid comps

[@ryukjoga]

Dude, your videos are awesome, top quality! Thanks for making this comparison, i'm considering the StreamCam for my streams but i'm just starting out tho 😊

[@ShanDogz]

Cheers for the Review Pete. I have the C920 & C922. Have you ever considered S DSLR?

[@TheDBdoom]

I stream with Brio in 4k 30FPS on my twitch channel so... :D downscaled by pc to HD but it see better quality and better greenscreen works.

[@kimitaby]

Brilliant review! The StreamCam looks awesome!

[@rezaHosseini1317]

great job! this is the best review I have seen!

[@DNDPTY]

Great Video, what camera are you using to record the reviewe video?

[@freedonx]

The vertical/portrait is something I've been looking for my business. I prefer to save and edit the file on a much more powerfull machine than on my mobile

[@thoughtsofapeer]

The whole portrait mode has taken of and is used by many streamers, but I don't blame you not seeing it coming one year ago. I wouldn't have either.

[@AlexVangeenRacing]

Thank you, really nice informative review with no fluff. Could you/have you done a review of the Razer Kiyo cam?

[@alexnostalgix]

dude your setup has improved over the years ;)

[@thattombell]

Really useful, nice one!

[@Carl-Camera]

Superb video! Good to see your channel is growing consistently, I’ve been watching your content for a while because you cut through the BS

[@chasebur]

Great video! You helped me make my decision, thank you!

[@Charlie_Chicago]

I can't tell you how many insulting comments I've made today towards other reviews of the brio that didn't really give enough info. YOu on the other hand nailed it. You get my seal of approval. Also, you remind me of Steven Merchant.

[@AIandVisuals]

Great video. Congrats. Would it be a good idea to use an iPhone 11 Pro Max or iPhone 12, Pro Max, as the external camera instead?

[@Battlefield6Central]

Thanks for this!