I streamed with Logitech’s Mevo Core camera, and it nearly beat out my $3,600 Canon

 is one of the most interesting gadgets I’ve tested in a while.

The tech specs

Getting the tech specs out of the way, there are only a few things that truly matter when it comes to webcams: the image sensor, frame rate, and resolution. 

The Mevo Core can record video at 4K resolution, while streaming video 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 kicker about this camera is the image sensor. This isn’t your tiny smartphone or webcam image sensor. The Mevo Core utilizes a Micro 4/3 image sensor (MFT), which is roughly three times the size of typical webcams and smartphone sensors, leading to better low-light performance. 

But, there’s more regarding the image sensor and camera. If you have a MFT lens, you can use it with the Mevo Core. Any MFT lens is compatible with the Mevo Core, but Logitech states it has a few “certified” MFT lenses from Panasonic Lumix, Olympus, and Sigma. More on that momentarily. 

What are the features?

The fascinating, boxy build of the Mevo Core is one of the reasons creators will be interested in this camera. Along each side, you’ll find a ¼-20 mount (four 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 mic on a camera should be your last resort when recording audio.

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The Mevo Core has an HDMI port and two USB-C ports, but it is also capable of Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth. This capability is handy as it allows you to manage the camera with the Mevo Multicam mobile app on your iOS or Android device. The app makes changing camera zoom, focus, and exposure settings quick and easy. It also touts having an AI Auto-Director to allow streamers and content creators with multiple Mevo Core cameras to switch views and camera angles for more compelling video for their audience. 

Regarding the previous mention of MFT lenses to be used with the Mevo Core, here’s the list of “certified” MFT lenses as mentioned by Logitech. 

Performance

The image quality on the Mevo Core is outstanding. This is not your average webcam. With the Micro 4/3 image sensor, you can expect better performance in low light, but the performance in great (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 as I attached the Lumix 45-175mm f/4 zoom lens to the Mevo Core next to my Canon R5 C