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Elgato Facecam — 1080p60
Elgato

Elgato Facecam

1080p60

86
/ 100
From $199
VS
Opal C1 wins by 1
Opal C1 — 4K Sony IMX378 · True-to-life color
Opal

Opal C1

4K Sony IMX378 · True-to-life color

87
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Opal C1 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam lands at 86 and Opal C1 at 87. That puts Opal C1 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Elgato Facecam if…

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

Pick Opal C1 if…

  • ✓Mirrorless-quality image
  • ✓Built-in mic array
  • ✓Solid software
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Winner by scenario

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

Image

Opal C1

Compared on the image sub-score

Opal C1 leads on image (94 vs 84).

Build

Opal C1

Compared on the build sub-score

Opal C1 leads on build (90 vs 86).

Features

Elgato Facecam

Compared on the features sub-score

Elgato Facecam leads on features (86 vs 82).

Value for money

Elgato Facecam

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Elgato Facecam more score per dollar ($199 vs $299).

Elgato Facecam 86
vs
87 Opal C1

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam
86
image 84
features 86
build 86
value 82
Opal C1
87
image 94
features 82
build 90
value 78

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam versus Opal C1 — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam Opal C1
Resolution
▲ 1080p60
4K / 30 fps
Sensor
—
Sony IMX378 1/2.3″
Connectivity
—
USB-C

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

Opal C1

Pros
  • +Mirrorless-quality image
  • +Built-in mic array
  • +Solid software
Cons
  • −macOS favoured, Windows lags
  • −Premium price
  • −Software required

FAQ: Elgato Facecam vs Opal C1

Which is better, Elgato Facecam or Opal C1? +

Opal C1 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Elgato Facecam worth the price? +

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

Is Opal C1 worth the price? +

At $299, Opal C1 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in image.

Does Elgato Facecam or Opal C1 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 image, Elgato Facecam or Opal C1? +

Opal C1 — leads on image (94 vs 84). Compared on the image sub-score.

Which is better for build, Elgato Facecam or Opal C1? +

Opal C1 — leads on build (90 vs 86). Compared on the build sub-score.