[Webcam Test] Logitech S5500 vs. C600 vs. C500

[edstar83]

I like your videos man. Subbed.

[0rac1e]

02:35

I don't like it... I don't think you will like it.

[Pamesahne]

There is a problem for me that i couldn't solve this far with the C500.

Whenever I start its software, there is only 360p available. The dropdown-menu contains just 320x180 & 360p... I would like to record at 720p.

Drivers and software are up to date and I'm running Win7 64 Bit.

Do you have an idea what went wrong?

[kbuss10]

edit: googled it, and it can be taken apart farly easily, and the focus is adjustable in the housing. it has a traditional focus ring. the c500, c270-310 also. u lose warranty of course. obviously logitech locked the focus to promote their auto focus cams... the other 2 question still apply :)

[kbuss10]

hi, i hav 3 question:) 1.id use the c500 occasionally for "surveillance", recording car traffic in front of our house. i understand that its fixed focus is optimized for close objects. how bad would it blur out farther objects? like 20-30 metres, in daylight(!!). is this only a faint effect, or it is well noticable, like having a lower quality, plastic lens webcam? 2. what is the highest resolution in 30fps? 3. is there resolution steps between 640x480 and 1280x720? thx for advice :)

[geoisonfire]

@kbuss10 hi there, the highest res in 30fps I believe is 640x480, and yes there are a few res between 640x480 and 1280x720.

You can do 768x 480, 800x450, 800x500,800x600, 864x480,960x720. Two of the common ones are usually 800x600(4:3) and 864x480 (16:9) . Thanks.

[kbuss10]

@geoisonfire Hi Geo :) and how many fps are the last 2 resolutions you stated? Thx :)

[geoisonfire]

@kbuss10 It shows the fps at the up left corner of this video. Thanks.

[najinajina]

the lines is because of the white balance. during daylight, it will be better. Not under artificial light

[fatjerkyz]

hey i have a s5500 and i can only run 15fps with the default software can you please tell me the software you use for 30fps thanks :)

[geoisonfire]

@fatjerkyz check out my channel for the video "how to record HD video using your hd webcam" if your webcam isn't capable of using 30fps @ higher resolution, you can only reduce resolution in order to record @ 30fps.

[M6051557]

You always sit close to the cam in your videos, but what does happen if you move maybe 2 or 3 meters away from the cam? (C500)

I want to make some Sport-Vids in my room with quick moves (boxing and stuff), can you see every movement or will it be very blurry?

[geoisonfire]

@M6051557 well, i am not too sure about that. I might do some test and post it on youtube whenI have time.

But in the video, I am using 720p mode, its only 15fps, so I think you are goona notice things get blurry sometimes. If you lower the res to 640x480 or (640x360), you can use it @ 30fps, by doing so, you should be able to get better results.

[M6051557]

Thanks for this Test, i'll buy c500 right now. You said S500 to the last Cam you tested, it's confusing, but i'm sure you meant c500.

But is the cam also OK for filming situations not happening right in front of it, but more in the background?

[geoisonfire]

@M6051557 yeah I did mean the c500. Now what do you mean by this

"the cam also OK for filming situations not happening right in front of it, but more in the background?"

[sacessss]

What Camera Winner is ??

sorry not understand english

[geoisonfire]

@sacessss this video shows c500 is better, but c600 should be better by specs.

[sacessss]

@geoisonfire

thank you very much .

[geoisonfire]

@sacessss no problem

[TheToXxi]

My logitech c600 also make the lines !! its so bad ... i dont know how to remove the lines ?? if someone know how to make it better ?? please Comment :D

[geoisonfire]

@TheToXxi If you lower the fps from 30fps to 15fps (720p mode) , you might notice lot less lines... Not sure about your c600, but at least that worked for me.

[laur23mtz]

thank you man ,this video is very good and informer,thank you

[geoisonfire]

@laur23mtz no problem

[amritg187]

s5500 made me dizzy i dont know if it was just me but me personally i like the c600 if there wasn't the line's and it has much better sound. btw you should see the c510 thats the one im planning on buying this week and ill do a review.

[Ixlovexsharpies]

I'm looking for a good webcam for talking on skype, not doing youtube videos. So I'm pretty sure that all three of the webcams you reviewed here would do a good job, but I'm convinced...the C500 is perfect. :)

[geoisonfire]

@Ixlovexsharpies yeah, all of them are good for skype

[DKeebler]

Thanks, great side by side comparisons. I like how sharp the C600 looks (don't know if it's because you're a little closer), but those distortions are a deal breaker.

[geoisonfire]

@DKeebler yeah, C600 is supposed to be better, maybe its just the one I got have distortion problem.

[Barryms0083]

@geoisonfire shxt, should i try c600 then? it is just 10 bucks higher than the c500 now. Good video!

[geoisonfire]

@Barryms0083 yeah, if $10 different isnt a big deal for you, I'd say go with c600.

[mokujin2046]

so are you saying that on the C600 if you keep 1280x720 720p but drop to 15 fps the viewing area can become wider like the C500 at the same res and fps?

[geoisonfire]

@mokujin2046 yes, its right

[geoisonfire]

@ClareSilverEyes No problem. Some other videos on youtube suggest that C600 is good or even better, just not in my experience with both of them.

[JonB1988]

this a great review men!

[geoisonfire]

@JonB1988 thx so much man

[oooAztecooo]

Thank U very much 4 good review! Now I see - C500 is a good choice for video conference.

[geoisonfire]

@oooAztecooo no problem.

[arctic5111]

Difference is very visible.  thank You for compare and help to choose

[geoisonfire]

@arctic5111 no problem

[sotsirh]

thank you very much, helpful comparison. and it's so cool that you call "C" -> "S" )) letter "C" is also pronounced as "S" in russian alphabet

[geoisonfire]

@sotsirh lol, no problem. I didnt intend to call C as S, but its all cool. Glad you liked it. :)

[puggie1213]

this is really helpful, thanks :)

[geoisonfire]

@puggie1213 no problem