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 😂

[@edeherz]

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

[@toukoutoubi]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@BruceNunnally]

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

[@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.

[@dalaney_davis]

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

[@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!

[@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 😆

[@CCCookieCia]

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

[@mattaec]

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

[@photoshopeandotv]

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

[@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!

[@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?

[@jeetray11]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Dr_Emuler]

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

[@danielmcardle3476]

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

[@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

[@flopqoo]

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

[@Whimseh]

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 :)

[@ChasingTheMissingLink]

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

[@Waldherz]

Now thats how you compare webcams. Very well done.

[@bobbiehennessy4636]

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

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@partiall]

really needed this, much love man.

[@rileyblair7273]

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

[@ClaudioAbraham]

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

[@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

[@drizzintahl]

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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@probablyjared]

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

[@balitangkyusi3234]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@thattombell]

Really useful, nice one!

[@philjensen5151]

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

[@chasebur]

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

[@michelebrum]

Great video! Helped me a lot to realize I don’t need the streamcam, the c920 will do the job! Thanks much ✌️

[@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.

[@rezaHosseini1317]

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

[@bigboytoma]

Fantastic review. 10/10, thank you for all the work you put in here.

[@kimitaby]

Brilliant review! The StreamCam looks awesome!

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@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

[@debug-]

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

[@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 ._.

[@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.

[@WhereNerdyisCool]

How are you changing your settings? The new "Logi" thing won't let me do any advanced settings on my Streamcam. The "tripod" mount for it is flimsy. My 922Pro looks much better

[@riobelgica]

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

[@PsychoTR95]

Your comparison is great. thanks :)

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@thecougarexperience]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@angelinakarkody4690]

cool review! thx soooooo much!!

[@ohmyTalal]

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

[@ivyfeenix]

Great review and comparison. Thank you!

[@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!

[@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.

[@TomCatFromMA]

I would benefit from the image stabilization because I will be using an extension cable and bringing the camera outside handheld to record videos of my dog. Also any other hand-held shooting would benefit from it.

[@appspeople9459]

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

[@ewhorlow]

Great video. Really informative and well presented. Thank you.

[@midwest4416]

Fantastic review. Making the jump to a new Webcam / Streamcam and at todays price can get the Logitech C922 just barely north of $100 US and I'd imagine the USB C and better throughput. That Save settings is a must also for those you set these up for don't want to have to reset every restart. -thx

[@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.

[@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

[@dwoinktv]

Thanks very much for your videos, full of details, love your job 😉

[@andrewkrueger4984]

Good video, thoughtful insight, Thanks

[@Tom-ts2bw]

Silly question here, but you can turn off the mic function on any of these and use a Shure mic with audio interface for the audio portion, right? Well done video!

[@BritishCurmudgeon]

You're exceptionally good at what you do. I learn so much. Thank you!

[@sergeantseven4240]

I was looking at ways to set up for a streaming rig. I decided the best way would be to use a HD-SDI camera with a prime lens and an hd-sdi to RTSP stream converter. then streaming the RTSP stream to a separate PC that has Xsplit or OBS. Then have an hdmi converter from the gaming rig streaming to the streaming rig. that way it takes all processing off the gaming rig. HD-SDI cameras can be had for less than the stream cam and have better quality and are a much more professional solution.

[@CoachHomeUK]

Brilliant video, thanks for your complete honesty. A real good review.

[@imlink123]

great vid mate appreciate it

[@elektraworldwide5197]

Can you make a video on how to plug your DSLR (I have a Nikon) into mac for streaming?

[@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

[@RedCat_Noodle]

Thank you so much for this great comparison video ❤ what mirrorless camera setup are you using?

[@alexnostalgix]

dude your setup has improved over the years ;)

[@CODGameCentral]

Thanks for this!

[@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

[@Nicco4433]

Thanks a lot for comparing Brio and StreamCam!

[@oak_a]

Cheers for the video. Good stuff.