Webcams / network cameras comparing Webcams / network cameras

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gdgt score

75
85
83
74
82

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Avg. critic rating

7.4
8.6
7.8
7.5
8.2

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Avg. user rating

6.0
9.5
6.6
6.0
9.0

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Price

$12
$89
$22
$40

General

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Type

Stationary webcam
Portable webcam
Stationary webcam
Network camera
Portable webcam

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Resolution (video)

640 x 480
1920 x 1080
640 x 480
1280 x 720

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Video frame rate (max)

30 fps
120 fps
30 fps

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Resolution (still)

1.3 megapixels

Audio / video

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Video streaming over network

Yes
Yes

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Streaming codec

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Built-in microphone

Yes
Yes
Yes

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Noise cancellation

Yes
Yes

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Audio output

No
Yes
No

Compatibility

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Requires desktop software

No
No
Yes
No

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OS support

Other features

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Face detection

No
Yes
Yes

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Alarm system connectivity

No
No

Optics

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Focus type

Manual focus
Fixed
Autofocus

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Zoom

Digital
Digital

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Optical zoom

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Motorized zoom

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Digital zoom

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Image sensor

CMOS

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Wide-angle lens

Yes
Yes

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Field of view

75°

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Focal length

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Focus distance (min)

9.84 inches

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Low light adjustment

Yes
Yes

Movement

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Connections

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Connections

USB
USB
USB
USB

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WiFi

No
No
802.11 b, g, n
No

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WiFi encryption

WEP, WPA, WPA2

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Ethernet

None
None
None
None

Power

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Power over Ethernet

Bus-powered

Size and Weight

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Height

2.8 inches
2.56 inches
4.5 inches
2.19 inches

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Width

1.2 inches
3.15 inches
3.15 inches
0.94 inches

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Depth

3.4 inches
2.17 inches
3.15 inches

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Weight

10.9 ounces

Pricing and Availability

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Availability

Available
Available
Available
Available
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Discontinued (US)

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Released (US)

September, 2006
October 23, 2007
April 3, 2012

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Announced (US)

April 26, 2007
January 9, 2012

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Rumored (US)

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Original price

$39.99 USD
$149 USD
$79.95 USD

Colors

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Colors

White
Black
Black
Silver
Black

General Info

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Mfr. warranty

1 year

Environmental

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