Product Comparison: Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 vs Logitech (C920)

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Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 USB Port Webcam

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General Specifications

Brand

Microsoft

Logitech

Model

HD-3000

C920

About the Product

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.

Call, stream, blog and record like a pro in crystal clear HD video and audio. With spectacular video quality up to HD 1080p and dual built-in mics, C920 makes it a breeze to make your video presence stand out from the crowd.

Origin

China

Key Specs

Resolution

720 p

1080 p

Frame Rate

30 fps

Photo Quality

4 MP

3 MP

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

Logitech (C920)

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

Logitech (C920)

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

Logitech (C920)

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 USB Port 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.

Logitech (C920) 1080p Pro Webcam with Microphone

Great camera featuring very nice resolution. Very impressive images on receiving end. Received many complements
Resolution and wide area is great for webcam usage!
Was looking for a good resolution camera for home based job and needed great quality in resolution at good price, read reviews and picked up 2 of these, and they didn't disappoint
This is a great high resolution camera with panoramic lens, it picks up a wider angle so can easily be used in a group or conference setting.
The webcam records at 1080p, but at 10-20 FPS.... with the low frame rate and the lack of color, you could just go buy a 720 cam for significantly less.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

4.3 in.

1.4 in.

Width

1.75 in.

3.7 in.

Depth

1.55 in.

0.94 in.

Weight

3.2 oz.

5.71 oz.

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

Logitech (C920)

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

Logitech (C920)

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

Logitech (C920)

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

Logitech (C920)

Features

Connection Type

USB

Lens

Plastic

Glass

Integrated Microphone

Yes

Attach-Ability

Universal, table stand & clip-on

Supported OS

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10

Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.6 or later, Chrome OS, Android v 5.0 or above

Functions

Autofocus, Digital zoom 4x

Automatic low-light correction, Autofocus

Extras

Noise-cancelling microphone, TrueColor technology, Certified for Skype

Advanced Compression Technology, Tripod-ready universal clip fits laptops and LCD monitors

What customers say about "Features"

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 USB Port 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

Logitech (C920) 1080p Pro Webcam with Microphone

The mounting gear that came with camera made it very easy to mount and adjust to the correct height and angle. It is a good camera for either personal or business use.
The auto-focus, wide angle and image clarity are first rate. (For advanced functions Logitech offers additional models and software at a higher price.)
This camera/mic is AWESOME! I love how incredibly easy set up is. After it's installed, the software is user friendly. The quality for the price is amazing!
The product was so easy to install (just plug it in to the USB port) and works great
The smallest adjustment is still too thick for my new ultra thin laptop.
You have to download the software from Logitech's website. the software worked fine at first but now it doesn't want to record the audio.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

3 year(s)

2 year(s)

Certifications

CE, Skype™ Certified

Other Information

MSRP

39.95 $