Product Comparison: Logitech (C270) vs Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000


Logitech (C270) Widescreen HD Webcam
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Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 Webcam
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General Specifications
Brand
Logitech
Microsoft
Model
C270
HD-3000
Origin
China
About the Product
Stay in touch with friends and family with this webcam that features video capture up to 1280 x 720 pixels and still image capture up to 3.0MP for clear video and pictures. The integrated microphone with RightSound technology offers crisp audio.
This true HD camera gives you bright and colorful video that you can easily share and post to your favorite social sites like Messenger, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Key Specs
Resolution
720 p
720 p
Frame Rate
30 fps
30 fps
Photo Quality
3 MP
4 MP
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Logitech (C270) Widescreen HD Webcam
  • The video quality is a good but not great, clean 720p resolution but it does not track motion very well at all.
  • Webcam resolution is pretty good, I use it withy Skype and have no issues with its video or microhpone.
  • Works great! Great photo quality. I actually purchased this to try at work since we have to take photos for the costumer files and I'm like big on photo quality.
  • It says that it can do 720p, but I've had a hard time getting it to use the full 720 resolution. It's not a problem for me, though, because I use it mostly as a face cam for YouTube.
  • Not exactly the resolution it says it has (quite a bit lower). It's incredibly grainy even with really good lighting and tends to have gapping and skipping from time to time.
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 Webcam
  • There are multiple resolution settings for your to choose from, which is a great feature for those with slower internet speeds. Personally I keep mine at 640x360 and have had nothing but compliments from people.
  • Great picture, adjustable screen sizes and resolutions!!
  • The picture is crisp and clear -- even when it's in a lower resolution -- and the audio is excellent.
  • 720p HD resolution at 60Hz refresh rate. Very affordable quality video capture for the price
  • Is not high quality enough to be able to zoom at all. Prone to motion blur. Maybe your capture software can go widescreen, but I was not able to capture 1080x720 resolution with this camera in Open Broadcasting Software.
  • Wished for higher resolution but a solid webcam at a low price.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Black
Height
2.75 in.
4.3 in.
Width
2.71 in.
1.75 in.
Depth
1.26 in.
1.55 in.
Weight
3.4 oz.
3.2 oz.
Features
Connection Type
USB
USB
Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Integrated Microphone
Yes
Yes
Attach-Ability
Universal, table stand & clip-on
Universal, table stand & clip-on
Supported OS
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, macOS 10.10 or above
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Functions
Video and photo capture, Field of View (FOV) 60°, Fixed focus, Face tracking, Motion detection
Autofocus, Digital zoom 4x
Extras
Works with Logitech Vid™ HD, Skype™, Yahoo® Messenger, Microsoft Live™ Messenger, Built-in mic with noise reduction, Plug-and-play USB connectivity
Noise-cancelling microphone, TrueColor technology, Certified for Skype
What customers say about "Features"
Logitech (C270) Widescreen HD Webcam
  • I bought this as my first webcam for streaming on twitch. It rests comfortably ontop of my monitor and has a reasonable zoom range.
  • The mic performs well and does a good job of filtering out outside noise.
  • The software works okay, and has some cool features. The motion activated recording feature would be awesome for an affordable security camera.
  • HD imaging very nice but minimal range of motion for positioning camera. Can only tilt the camera up and down so much wich limits picture views.
  • The only thing is the cord isn't very long.
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 Webcam
  • Rubber feel, adjustable base allows you to put the camera on a monitor or a desk as a stand
  • Internal mic which has surprising good quality, better than an entry level GoPro's internal mic, which is about 80% more expensive than this camera
  • Does what it says. Easy set up, many different controls with the installed program! Easy to use! Moves left and right on it's base, also the base is adjustable to either sit on it's own, or hook up to your laptop!!
  • We use the camera for interviews and the picture is crystal clear. Like that we zoom in and out.
  • Tried to use this for a zoom meeting, microphone worked camera did not. could be user error, but I followed directions.
  • There is no adjustment to focus--seems a little fuzzy to viewers
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
2 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
Skype™ Certified
CE, Skype™ Certified
Other Information
MSRP
39.95 $

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