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Logitech C525 vs Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

1.14 in
2.7 in
Logitech C525 Webcam
Logitech C525
1.75 in
4.29 in
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 Webcam
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
Available colors
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Full Comparison

General

Logitech C525Logitech C525
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Megapixel8.0 Mpx1.0 Mpx
Maximum frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 px1366 x 768 px
Maximum image resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 800 px
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone properties
  • Mono
  • Logitech RightSound
Mono

Design

Logitech C525Logitech C525
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
Colour of productBlackBlack
Mounting typeClipClip/Stand
Built-in flashnono

Dimensions

Logitech C525Logitech C525
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
Width1.14 in1.75 in
Height2.7 in4.29 in
Depth1.59 in4.29 in
Weight3.1 oz3.17 oz
Cable length1.51.5

Optics and sensor

Logitech C525Logitech C525
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
Auto focusyesno
Colour depth32.0 bit24.0 bit
Zoom capabilityyesyes
Diagonal field of view360.0 °68.5 °
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto

Technical details

Logitech C525Logitech C525
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
USB requiredyesyes
Optical drive requiredyesyes
Supported video modes720p720p
Minimum RAM512.0 mB1024.0 mB
Minimum storage drive space200.0 mB1500.0 mB

Features

Logitech C525Logitech C525
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
Photo featureyesyes
Noise reductionyesyes
CordlessnoNo

Connectivity

Logitech C525Logitech C525
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
InterfaceUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Plug&Play compatibleyesyes
USByesyes
USB version2.02.0
Supported operating system
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Mac
Windows operating systems supported
  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Windows 7 Enterprise x64
  • Windows 7 Home Basic
  • Windows 7 Home Basic x64
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Home Premium x64
  • Windows 7 Professional
  • Windows 7 Professional x64
  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Windows 7 Starter x64
  • Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Windows 7 Ultimate x64
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8 Enterprise
  • Windows 8 Enterprise x64
  • Windows 8 Pro
  • Windows 8 Pro x64
  • Windows 8 x64
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business x64
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Enterprise x64
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Basic x64
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Premium x64
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Ultimate x64
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Home Premium x64
  • Windows 7 Professional
  • Windows 7 Professional x64
  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Windows 7 Starter x64
  • Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Windows 7 Ultimate x64
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business x64
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Basic x64
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Premium x64
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Ultimate x64
  • Windows XP Home
  • Windows XP Home x64
  • Windows XP Professional
  • Windows XP Professional x64
Mac compatibilityyesno
UVCyesno

Power

Logitech C525Logitech C525
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
USB poweredyesyes

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