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Elgato Facecam MK.2 — 1080p60 · Sony STARVIS 2 · Creator-focused
Elgato

Elgato Facecam MK.2

1080p60 · Sony STARVIS 2 · Creator-focused

87
/ 100
From $149
VS
Elgato Facecam MK.2 wins by 1
Elgato Facecam — 1080p60
Elgato

Elgato Facecam

1080p60

86
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Elgato Facecam MK.2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam MK.2 lands at 87 and Elgato Facecam at 86. That puts Elgato Facecam MK.2 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Elgato Facecam MK.2 if…

  • ✓Excellent low-light
  • ✓Full manual control in Camera Hub
  • ✓Fixed-focus = no hunting

Pick Elgato Facecam if…

  • ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • ✓Auto framing (some)
  • ✓Software tuning
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Compared on the build sub-score

Elgato Facecam MK.2 leads on build (90 vs 86).

Image

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Compared on the image sub-score

Elgato Facecam MK.2 leads on image (90 vs 84).

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Elgato Facecam MK.2 more score per dollar ($149 vs $199).

Elgato Facecam MK.2 87
vs
86 Elgato Facecam

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam MK.2
87
image 90
features 86
build 90
value 82
Elgato Facecam
86
image 84
features 86
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam MK.2 versus Elgato Facecam — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam MK.2 Elgato Facecam
Sensor
Sony STARVIS 2
—
Resolution
1080p60
1080p60
Connectivity
USB-C
—

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Pros
  • +Excellent low-light
  • +Full manual control in Camera Hub
  • +Fixed-focus = no hunting
Cons
  • −No 4K (1080p60 ceiling)
  • −No built-in mic
  • −Pricey for 1080p

Elgato Facecam

Pros
  • +USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • +Auto framing (some)
  • +Software tuning
Cons
  • −Fixed focal length on most
  • −Low-light varies wildly
  • −Mounting can be fiddly

FAQ: Elgato Facecam MK.2 vs Elgato Facecam

Which is better, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Elgato Facecam? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Elgato Facecam MK.2 worth the price? +

At $149, Elgato Facecam MK.2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in image.

Is Elgato Facecam worth the price? +

At $199, Elgato Facecam delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in features.

Does Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Elgato Facecam last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for build, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Elgato Facecam? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — leads on build (90 vs 86). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for image, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Elgato Facecam? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — leads on image (90 vs 84). Compared on the image sub-score.