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Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 vs Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000

    1.75 in
    4.29 in
    Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 Webcam
    Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
      1.61 in
      4.29 in
      Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 Webcam
      Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      8
      3.3 out of 5
      5 user ratings
      5 stars
      		20 %
      4 stars
      		40 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		20 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      8 editorial reviews
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      User rating
      49
      4.0 out of 5
      49 user ratings
      5 stars
      		36 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      39
      4.0 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
      		33 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
      Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Megapixel1.0 Mpx1.0 Mpx
      Maximum frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps
      Maximum video resolution1366 x 768 px1366 x 768 px
      Maximum image resolution1280 x 800 px1280 x 800 px
      Built-in microphoneyesno

      Design

      Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
      Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Mounting typeClip/StandClip/Stand
      Built-in flashnono

      Dimensions

      Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
      Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
      Width1.75 in1.61 in
      Height4.29 in4.29 in
      Depth4.29 in1.49 in
      Weight3.17 oz3.4 oz
      Cable length1.51.829

      Optics and sensor

      Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
      Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
      Auto focusnoyes
      Colour depth24.0 bit24.0 bit
      Zoom capabilityyesyes
      Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
      Viewing angle68.5 °66.0 °
      Diagonal field of view68.5 °66.0 °
      Still image resolutions1280x8001280x800
      Focus adjustmentAutoAuto

      Technical details

      Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
      Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
      USB requiredyesyes
      Optical drive requiredyesyes
      Supported video modes720p720p
      Minimum RAM1024.0 mB1024.0 mB
      Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 600 - 40
      Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 955 - 80
      Minimum storage drive space1500.0 mB1536.0 mB

      Features

      Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
      Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
      Photo featureyesyes

      Connectivity

      Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
      Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
      InterfaceUSB 2.0USB 2.0
      USByesyes
      USB version2.02.0
      Supported operating system
      • Windows
      • Mac
      • Windows
      • Mac
      Windows operating systems supported
      • 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
      • 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 Professional
      Mac compatibilitynono
      UVCnoyes

      Power

      Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
      Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
      USB poweredyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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