Elgato Facecam Pro vs Sony ZV-1 II
Head-to-head comparison based on trust scores, features, pricing, and real user feedback.
Our pick: Sony ZV-1 II (Trust Score 9.2 vs 9.0)
9.0
Excellent
Best for Streamers
Pros
- +4K 60fps HDR with Sony STARVIS sensor
- +True 4K at 60fps is best in class
- +Camera Hub software for precise tuning
- +Sony STARVIS sensor excels in low light
- +Exceptional low-light color retention
Cons
- −No built-in microphone
- −No built-in microphone
- −Fixed focus requires ideal desk distance setup
- −Requires USB 3.0 for full resolution
Don't buy if
- ⚠ Requires a capable GPU and USB 3.0 to sustain 4K60 without frame drops
- ⚠ 4K60 output requires a USB 3.0 port and significant CPU/GPU resources for encoding.
9.2
Excellent
Runner-Up
Pros
- +Cinematic background blur from 1-inch sensor
- +Wide 18mm lens ideal for vlogging
- +Clean HDMI output for capture cards
Cons
- −Significantly more expensive than webcams
- −Requires capture card for best quality streaming
Don't buy if
- ⚠ Using this as a webcam via USB provides lower quality than HDMI output through a capture card.