BEST WEBCAM 2021 📸 | Webcam, Camcorder, or DSLR/Mirrorless? What They All Look Like
BEST WEBCAM 2021 📸 | Webcam, Camcorder, or DSLR/Mirrorless? What They All Look Like
Side by side comparisons from cheap off-brands to big names (Razer Kiyo, Logitech Streamcam, Logitech Brio 4K) and DSLR/mirrorless cameras to figure out the best webcam for working from home in 2021. Here’s the review lineup: Papalook AF925, Victure SC40, Logitech C310, Aabeloy Camcorder, Razer Kiyo, Logitech Streamcam, Logitech Brio 4K, Canon M50, & Canon EOS R.
0:00 Webcam lineup
1:15 Papalook (see note in description)
1:39 Logitech C310
2:09 Victure SC40
3:01 Aabeloy Camcorder
3:50 Clean HDMI Signal?
4:59 Razer Kiyo (see note in description)
6:01 Logitech Streamcam
6:38 Brio 4K
7:20 DSLR/Mirrorless
7:51 M50 vs. EOS R
8:09 HD Capture Card
8:30 Blurry Background?
9:50 Blurry Hack!
10:16 Conclusions
Note: The Papalook and Razer color issues might be computer specific. @GoTechGeek found that the computer you use matters! https://bit.ly/3gmIgfA
UPDATE 1: Older Canon’s may work with the Web Utility software despite not being listed as compatible. Thanks @Zulf Photography
UPDATE 2: Reincubate Camo App + a USB cable improves the iPhone’s “webcam” footage substantially! https://reincubate.com/camo/
UPDATE 3: I got the Elgato cam link 😂. Super crisp, better than Canon’s Webcam software (which still looks great)
Below you’ll find *both* non-affiliate and affiliate links. Why? Because I’m making these videos for the love of it, and if you want to purchase through an affiliate link, I want that to be a choice! In case you don’t know: if you click on an affiliate link and buy something, the person posting the link earns a small commission (e.g., from Amazon) but the price to you is the same. If you’re wondering I’ve done with the affiliate income from my other 3 videos, I spent it on this video (lol).
US
Victure SC40, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/2X62hO9 | affiliate: https://amzn.to/2X8ZGTH
Elgato Camlink, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3tpPtku | affiliate: https://amzn.to/2MQVI00
Logitech Streamcam, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3ody3oh | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3rR05Ij
Logitech Brio 4K, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/38RDUJy | affiliate: https://amzn.to/359dDWa
Canon M50*, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3rRdQGX | affiliate: https://amzn.to/38aaVl7
Canon EOS R, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/2X3lb8i | affiliate: https://amzn.to/2X88J7q
50mm F1.8 Lens**, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3na69IG | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3516w1V
UK
Victure SC40, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/39ck1x9 | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3pJ9fop
Elgato Camlink, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3avRgff | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3pPtrFA
Logitech Streamcam, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3rP2un1 | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3rO1dN5
Logitech Brio 4K, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3pHruuD | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3b3C7DP
Canon M50*, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3pLSXvi | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3hFi7cb
Canon EOS R, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/391je1X | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3586W6J
50mm F1.8 Lens**, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/388e3xF | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3b555TV
Germany
Victure SC40, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3rSq4iz | affiliate: https://amzn.to/38VjqQd
Logitech Streamcam, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/2Xavwzr | affiliate: https://amzn.to/38bWahO
Logitech Brio 4K, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/2JGmLdc | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3hDDNW3
Canon M50*, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3b94HDQ | affiliate: https://amzn.to/2JFQEu7
Canon EOS R, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/391KpJV | affiliate: https://amzn.to/389UViN
50mm F1.8 Lens*, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/2L1GO6D | affiliate: https://amzn.to/2MnLd40
Canada
Victure SC40, NA
Logitech Streamcam, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/2JFZSqg | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3ohdaso
Logitech Brio 4K, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3pLZypw | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3hNhCgc
Canon M50*, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/2LfAoka | affiliate: https://amzn.to/2X9jQwI
Canon EOS R, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/35awi3U | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3pJUnX0
50mm F1.8 Lens**, non-affiliate: https://amzn.to/3pPz32a | affiliate: https://amzn.to/3hDKzLr
* M50 has a smaller sensor than the EOS R which indirectly lessens bokeh. Gerard Undone explains https://bit.ly/3jsWZ9C
**Adapters needed: EF to EOS R; would not use this lens for the M50. Webcam shots from this vid used the Canon 50mm EF 1.4 but the 1.8 will give a ton of blur for a lot less $$. Studio shots used 35mm.
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Elgato Clean HDMI check: https://bit.ly/2YRth51
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This is great content!
what about the microphone does that have to be good?
Thank you so much for the help! 🙂 Getting the brio
for streaming tho.. can you do 12 hour straight webcam vs dslr or mirrorless or even 24 hour
Knocking it out of the park, photography background treating you well.
I was shocked when you said that’s your 4th video, congrats! I see you grew quite a bit since that was published too!
You are awesome Julie! I have the Bryo and definitely, it makes me look very professional on my zoom calls. If you want to record short videos and you don’t want to set up the hardcore equipment, plug into a Mac and Logitech capture supports 4K. I use the Bryo with a couple of YN300 Air lights and I got better results than the softboxes I used to have. I will say, never use the fake greenscreen feature on Zoom, it does look shocking, especially when you move a bit. Also, never use the fake bokeh on Zoom. Maybe I am biased as I do photography for 15 years. For Audio I use a POP Voice microphone, crystal clear! The only problem is that I forget that is stuck on my shirt and I tend to walk away after a zoom call and pull off the cable. I may break it soon. Keep the great work!
Thanks for the video, but I can’t believe that a M50 and EOS R looks so washed out even on 1080p on youtube. Are you sure you edited it right?
Wonderful video and incredibly explained. Thank you! Subscribed and looking forward to your other content.
OMG best webcam review/tutorial EVER. Subscribed. My Anker WhatEver C300 arrives this evening but now I wonder if I should return it and get my Panasonic G85 and 25mm f1.7 working as my web cam?
Awesome video 👍🏻
very well done with real comparisons! And the explanations were spot on.
I really don’t understand why we don’t have compact and easy to use DSLR-Like-Webcams. Especially in times of corona, where video calls are more important than ever.
There once was a a kickstarter project called "Z Cam E1", which was super compact and with some patience you got the thing for 350$ (+Lens). But somehow, they don’t produce it anymore.
These type of products are soooo overdue… please, companys, bring us decent professional webcams!
Question?? Does Logitech webcam comes with control remote?
Thank you so much for this review!
Super high quality video. You should definitely do more. Please!
Новых видео не будет? (
I just use my 2007 jvc camcorder
How about an iPhone 12 Pro?
Very informative video! But one thing you didn’t mention is the 29 min 59 sec recording limit on the Canon camera’s. I’m looking for a camera to help a yoga teacher who has lessons running up to 90 mins.
Who’d have guessed a sub $200 webcam would be bested by a $1,000+ mirrorless camera…
IMHO…
Forget all the above…
get this : https://youtu.be/LBX7n3NcESk?t=173
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Wow. Great video, super helpful and wow level of producion.
Very nice Presentation. Well done.
So helpful!!! Thank you!
Julie… where are you? Hope all is well..
You there?
Amazing videos Julie! One question: for the EOS-R setup, what focal length lens do you use? Is it 35mm? Thank you!
Cutie!
Such a lovely girl.
This was made on my birthday!
The one I had the best luck with!!
https://youtu.be/dVoWSSNLw-A
I come on this video to look for a webcam, but can’t stop looking at you, such a beauty ❤
I am surprised that you even got the Drivers for the PapaLook, I have one in a box somewhere as it never worked. My Laptop has a better webcam. The one I purchased would not work and the Chinese site was permanently offline. Just purchased an AoBoCo stream webcam and it is great on Live Feed. Just need to get it to record. Smartphones are a great webcam substitute and so are iPad’s or Tablets that support Camera functions. My Samsung A21s mobile phone has a better webcam and camera than the Apple 8 mobile phone.
What about gopro cameras?
If im doing movie review and have an external mic what is best to get that nice bright rich look and feel??
You deserve a mil subs instantly 👏 👌
Im doing a Zoom presentation for class in the next couple of weeks. Do you use OBS or the Zoom PowerPoint sharescreen beta to have that chromakey type presentation background? I look forward to your next video on this topic hopefully very soon!
DSLR it is!
Great Videos. Seriously the most accurate and informative video I’ve ever seen, however, you must have purchased close to 2000 dollars worth of cameras just to make this video. wow!
1)PAPALOOK PA930, 2)LOGITECH StreamCam, 3)LOGITECH Brio, 4)Elgato facecam, 5)Avermedia cam pw513, Best Webcam in Resolution 1080р60.
Price from 45-265$ Please give feedback . Russians don’t shoot such videos. And I am a Russian who wants to know what is better! Спасибо за внимание )👍👍👍
Entertaining and informative review delivered in a very concise way and covering quite a wide range of web cam options to fit different budgets and output quality. Great Job!
5 videos and 32k subs, well done.. teach me that trick
Wow. Julie, I was browsing around webcam reviews and landed on this one.
And not even halfway through it, there was no thinking twice, like Mr Dylan: Like? Check. Subscribe? Check.
Why? Because you have the most engaging and watchable presentation style I have seen in … sigh … a sea.. no … an ocean … of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed video presenters.
And that’s even before getting to your content, which is perfectly paced (PP’ing is big with me) and right on point.
And of course, right through this YT on cameras, I am looking at your own image and setup and thinking just how terrific it is. Great clarity, great lighting … and hallelujah .. no sound track drowning out your words, the domain of They Who Should Not Be Making Video of Any Ilk. Bless you for that.
Keep up the great work. You have a smile and conversational ease that draw one in. And will bring people back for more.
Now … where’s that video you’ve made on your own setup… (old guy, walks away mumbling to himself… fade to black)
👌 from Down Under in Oz. And as they say here… Onya!
Thanks for this video. I’ve been on video calls with people from everywhere and I found 1 person with that amazing blur & was dying to know how they did it.
This video does such a great job at explaining. I wish you could have tested with Elgato HDMI to USB.
Hi Julie,
I am a photo enthusiast who needs to present live for an online event, and I’ve found your nice channel while researching my options for video camera equipment. My stills camera system is a Pentax K-1 II, which is relevant because it absolutely sucks in terms of video, with no way to stream from it other than through non-clean HDMI output. I also have a sizable collection of manual focus full frame prime lenses (because my hobbyist stills needs were satisfied by those). On one hand, I would like the video to not suck, so I need to film it with something I currently don’t have. On the other hand, the conference is a one-time thing, so I don’t really want to splurge and invest too much in a second camera system. So my options are basically either to get something cheap but good enough that will then sit in a drawer, or splurge after all on something which I can integrate with the system I already have (Pentax K & M42 lenses), and for which I can try to find a purpose later (like mount to my trinocular microscope for soldering, a la Louis Rossmann). What do you think, how far to go?
where are you and why aunt you making videos
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? And what about the Logitech ScreenCam?
Just subbed I can see how hard you have worked on this video! 1 more subscriber on your road to 1M, yay 😁
Where did you go Julie?! was looking for a greenscreen vid!!