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Opal C1 — 4K Sony IMX378 · True-to-life color
Opal

Opal C1

4K Sony IMX378 · True-to-life color

87
/ 100
From $299
VS
Opal C1 wins by 7
Logitech StreamCam — 1080p
Logitech

Logitech StreamCam

1080p

80
/ 100
From $169
Specdex verdict

Opal C1 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Opal C1 lands at 87 and Logitech StreamCam at 80. That puts Opal C1 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Opal C1 if…

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

Pick Logitech StreamCam 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

Opal C1

Compared on the build sub-score

Opal C1 leads on build (90 vs 86).

Image

Opal C1

Compared on the image sub-score

Opal C1 leads on image (94 vs 78).

Features

Opal C1

Compared on the features sub-score

Opal C1 leads on features (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Logitech StreamCam

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Logitech StreamCam more score per dollar ($169 vs $299).

Opal C1 87
vs
80 Logitech StreamCam

Score breakdown

Opal C1
87
image 94
features 82
build 90
value 78
Logitech StreamCam
80
image 78
features 80
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

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

Opal C1

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

Logitech StreamCam

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: Opal C1 vs Logitech StreamCam

Which is better, Opal C1 or Logitech StreamCam? +

Opal C1 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Opal C1 worth the price? +

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

Is Logitech StreamCam worth the price? +

At $169, Logitech StreamCam delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in build.

Does Opal C1 or Logitech StreamCam 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, Opal C1 or Logitech StreamCam? +

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

Which is better for image, Opal C1 or Logitech StreamCam? +

Opal C1 — leads on image (94 vs 78). Compared on the image sub-score.