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Webcam Specs Explained in Plain English

Resolution, fps, sensor size, HDR, FOV — what each one does for your picture.

Sensor size

A physically larger sensor gathers more light, which means a cleaner image in normal room lighting. It's rarely on the box, but it's why some 1080p cams look better than others.

HDR

High dynamic range balances bright windows and shadowed faces. Useful if you can't control your lighting.

Bitrate and USB

4K and 60fps need USB 3.0 bandwidth. Plugging a high-end cam into an old USB 2.0 port silently caps your quality.

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