I streamed with Logitech’s Mevo Core camera and it almost outperformed my $3600 Canon

ZDNET’s key findings

• From Logitech Mevo Core It has a micro 4/3 image sensor that outperforms typical webcams in low light and resolution conditions.
• Wireless connectivity offers flexible placement and setup for your live broadcasts.
• The Mevo Core is fairly expensive at $999 and doesn’t include a lens, but features like multi-camera support for creative live streams using camera switching make it worth the money.

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Logitech has been a leading player in the webcam market For years, this is largely due to the company continuing to strategically redefine what a great webcam should be and how it should present you as the star in front of the camera.

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Whether by improving image sensor technology and optics or smart procurementThe company has made my job of reviewing the latest cameras and photography gear a little more exciting than it already is. Case in point: Logitech just launched the Mevo Core 4K Wireless Streaming Cameraand it’s one of the most interesting gadgets I’ve tried in a long time.

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Technical specifications

Technical specifications aside, there are only a few things that really matter when it comes to webcams: the image sensor, frame rate, and resolution.

The Mevo Core can record videos at 4K resolution, while streaming videos tops out at 1080p. Both resolutions offer a frame rate of 30 frames per second (fps), which is pretty standard for capturing or streaming content to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

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The best thing about this camera is the image sensor. It’s not the tiny image sensor you’d find on a smartphone or webcam. The Mevo Core uses a Micro 4/3 (MFT) image sensor, which is about three times the size of a typical image sensor. webcams and smartphone sensors, resulting in better low-light performance.

But there’s more to the image sensor and camera. If you have an MFT lens, you can use it with the Mevo Core. Any MFT lens is compatible with the Mevo Core, but Logitech claims to have some “certified” MFT lenses from Panasonic Lumix, Olympus, and Sigma. More on that shortly.

What does it look and feel like?

During Opening hours with my community of creatorsI showed the build quality of the Mevo Core. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box of this camera. The Mevo Core weighs 700 g (1.5 lb) and has a 23 Wh lithium-ion battery in a square format of 90 mm x 90 mm x 82.4 mm (3.5 x 3.5 x 3.25 inches). The material is plastic, but it is not “cheap”. When you hold the Mevo Core in your hands, you can really feel its quality.

What are the characteristics?

The Mevo Core’s fascinatingly square build is one of the reasons creators will be interested in this camera. Along each side, you’ll find a ¼-20 mount (four in total), which is perfect for tripod mounting plates, monitors, external microphones, and any other tools a creator will use to capture video. Yes, the Mevo Core has an internal microphone, but an internal microphone on a camera should be your last resort when recording audio.

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The Mevo Core has one HDMI port and two USB-C ports, but it also supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth. This capability is useful as it allows you to manage the camera with the Mevo Multicam Mobile App on your iOS or Android device. The app allows you to change the camera’s zoom, focus and exposure settings quickly and easily. It also features a AI Auto-Director allows streamers and content creators with multiple Mevo Core cameras to switch camera views and angles to create more engaging videos for their audience.

Regarding the above mention of MFT lenses to be used with Mevo Core, here is the list of “certified” MFT lenses mentioned by Logitech.

Manufacturer	Prime/Zoom
Olympus 14-42mm EZ	Motorized zoom
Lumix 14-42mm PZ	Motorized zoom
Lumix 45-175mm PZ	Motorized zoom
Sigma 16mm	Major

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Performance

The image quality of the Mevo Core is exceptional. This is no ordinary webcam. With the Micro 4/3 image sensor, you can expect better low-light performance, but the performance in excellent (controlled) lighting, such as in my home studio, will really blow you away. In my simple comparison, I was pleasantly surprised by the image quality when I placed the Lumix 45-175mm f/4 zoom lens on the Mevo Core next to my Canon R5C and its 24-105mm f/4 L lens.

Admittedly, this test can’t be considered “fair,” but it’s a good way to see how the Micro 4/3 sensor and quality glass (lens) compare to a full-frame sensor in a powerful camera. Check it out for yourself below. The image isn’t bad at all. I will note that with my current lighting, I noticed that at ISO 1600 the image noise from the Mevo Core was more apparent. The R5 C is set to ISO 1600 and there is almost no noise. Therefore, I set the Mevo Core to ISO 800 and increased the exposure to better match the Canon’s exposure brightness.

ZDNET’s buying advice

He Logitech Mevo Core It’s available now for $999, and trust me when I say it offers incredible value based on my testing. Who should buy the Mevo Core? Experienced creators with an established track record and workflow should buy this device if they’re looking to upgrade their existing rig. Because of the price, I find it harder to recommend the Mevo Core to newer creators and streamers, especially if they’re on a budget.

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I’m looking forward to testing the camera further, but there’s one thing I know for sure: creators won’t tolerate inconveniences or workarounds when it comes to changing cameras in their setup. Let’s see if further integration of the Mevo Core into my studio will be as seamless as I hope.