MyStreamSetup
MyStreamSetup
Webcam testMicrophone testWebcam and mic test
TestsWebcam testMicrophone testWebcam and mic testHeadphone testPre-stream checklist
SetupsSetup builderSetup guidesAudio routingCamera checker
SettingsBitrate calculatorUpload calculatorSettings by platformTwitchYouTube LiveKickFacebook LiveTikTok LIVE
GearAll gearComparisonsStream Deck selector
GuidesChoose your gearConnect and set upFix a problemAll guidesAll tools
AboutCorrections and contact

Search stays on this device. Esc to close.

Comparisons / Webcams / Facecam 4K vs StreamCam

Elgato Facecam 4K vs Logitech StreamCam

Elgato Facecam 4K reaches 4K at 60 fps (MJPEG over USB 3); Logitech StreamCam tops out at 1080p at 60 fps (MJPEG). Field of view: Elgato Facecam 4K 90 degrees diagonal; Logitech StreamCam 78 degrees diagonal. A wider view shows more of the room behind you.

From each maker’s own specifications; neither model was tested by this site.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. How this site earns · Amazon offers a free 30-day Prime trial, with free delivery on eligible items.

Elgato Facecam 4K

4K, to crop a tighter shot or record.

Check price on Amazon ↗

Logitech StreamCam

A 1080p webcam that also turns sideways for vertical video.

Check price on Amazon ↗

On the makers’ own sites:

Before you choose

Elgato Facecam 4K

The catch: Connect it to a USB 3 port to get every video mode, then choose the exact mode in OBS. On USB 2 you get fewer modes, even with a USB-C plug.

You need:

  • A USB 3 port (5 Gbps)

Check first:

  • A USB-C port on your computer

Logitech StreamCam

The catch: Its attached USB-C cable needs a USB 3 port for full video. On a computer with only USB-A ports, add a USB-C to USB-A adapter that carries USB 3 data, then choose the mode in OBS.

You need:

  • A USB 3 port (5 Gbps)

Check first:

  • A USB-C port on your computer

Everything to check before you buy

Where they differ

SpecsElgato Facecam 4KLogitech StreamCam
Largest mode4K at 60 fps (MJPEG over USB 3)1080p at 60 fps (MJPEG)
Elgato Facecam 4K reaches 4K at 60 fps (MJPEG over USB 3); Logitech StreamCam tops out at 1080p at 60 fps (MJPEG).
Field of view90 degrees diagonal78 degrees diagonal
Field of view: Elgato Facecam 4K 90 degrees diagonal; Logitech StreamCam 78 degrees diagonal. A wider view shows more of the room behind you.
Cable in the boxUSB-C to USB-C cablefixed cable ending in USB-C
Elgato Facecam 4K comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable; Logitech StreamCam with a fixed cable ending in USB-C.

Where they are the same

USB port needed
USB 3

Not enough data to compare

We haven’t confirmed a figure for one or both models on: Camera movement, Tracking and framing modes, HDR, Tripod thread. The site leaves these out rather than guess.

What else each needs

Elgato Facecam 4K

Facecam 4K
A USB 3 port (5 Gbps)
A USB-C port on your computer
A tripod or arm with a 1/4-inch screw
  • You need: A USB 3 port (5 Gbps). On a USB 2 port it falls back to lower modes. USB-C is a plug shape, not a speed, so check the port itself.
  • Check first: A USB-C port on your computer. The cable in the box has USB-C at both ends. If your computer only has USB-A ports, you need a USB-C to USB-A cable rated for the same speed.
  • Optional: A tripod or arm with a 1/4-inch screw. For a position the monitor mount cannot reach.

Logitech StreamCam

StreamCam
A USB 3 port (5 Gbps)
A USB-C port on your computer
  • You need: A USB 3 port (5 Gbps). On a USB 2 port it falls back to lower modes. USB-C is a plug shape, not a speed, so check the port itself.
  • Check first: A USB-C port on your computer. The cable is fixed and ends in USB-C. A computer with only USB-A ports needs a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

Next step

Put either model into the setup builder to check it against your computer and the rest of your gear, or see all 25 side by side in Streaming webcams compared. Test your webcam before you go live.

Full profiles: Elgato Facecam 4K and Logitech StreamCam.

Sources