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Logitech C170 vs Logitech C270 HD

    2.77 in
    2.38 in
    Logitech C170 Webcam
    Logitech C170
      8.27 in
      3.15 in
      Logitech C270 HD Webcam
      Logitech C270 HD
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      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      Logitech C170 (Electronic): 1.6 out of 5 stars from 5 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
      Logitech C170 is an affordable USB webcam that is easy to use. It has nice shape and size. The clip/base of the camera can be used to place it anywhere you like.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Logitech C170Logitech C170
      Logitech C270 HDLogitech C270 HD
      Megapixel5.0 Mpx1.2 Mpx
      Maximum frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps
      Maximum video resolution640 x 480 px1280 x 960 px
      Maximum image resolution1024 x 768 px2048 x 1536 px
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Microphone properties
      • Noise Reduction
      • Mono
      • Noise Reduction
      • Logitech RightSound
      • Mono

      Design

      Logitech C170Logitech C170
      Logitech C270 HDLogitech C270 HD
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Silver
      • Beige,Black
      • Black
      • Black,Blue
      • Black,Pink
      • Black,Pink,White
      • Black,Purple
      • Black,White
      • White
      Mounting typeClipClip/Stand
      Built-in flashnono

      Dimensions

      Logitech C170Logitech C170
      Logitech C270 HDLogitech C270 HD
      Width2.77 in8.27 in
      Height2.38 in3.15 in
      Depth2.8 in5.91 in
      Weight2.65 oz2.65 oz
      Cable length1.52

      Optics and sensor

      Logitech C170Logitech C170
      Logitech C270 HDLogitech C270 HD
      Auto focusyesno
      Zoom capabilityyesyes
      Maximum interpolated image resolution5.0 Mpx3.0 Mpx

      Technical details

      Logitech C170Logitech C170
      Logitech C270 HDLogitech C270 HD
      USB requiredyesyes
      Internet connection requiredyesyes
      Minimum RAM512.0 mB512.0 mB
      Minimum storage drive space200.0 mB200.0 mB

      Features

      Logitech C170Logitech C170
      Logitech C270 HDLogitech C270 HD
      Photo featureyesyes
      Face trackingyesno
      Noise reductionyesyes
      Motion sensoryesno
      CordlessNono

      Connectivity

      Logitech C170Logitech C170
      Logitech C270 HDLogitech C270 HD
      InterfaceUSB 2.0USB
      Plug&Play compatibleyesyes
      USByesyes
      USB version2.02.0
      Supported operating system
      • Windows
      • Windows
      • Windows
      		Windows
      UVCyesyes

      Power

      Logitech C170Logitech C170
      Logitech C270 HDLogitech C270 HD
      USB poweredyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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