Facecam MK.2 vs Tiny 2 Comparison

Compare Facecam MK.2 vs Tiny 2 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Elgato Facecam MK.2
Facecam MK.2
Tiny 2

At a Glance

Facecam MK.2

The Elgato Facecam MK.2 is a 1080p webcam built for streaming and recording. It has a Sony STARVIS 1/2.5-inch sensor, the Elgato Prime Lens (f/2.4, fixed focus) and an 84° field of view.

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Best For
Streamers
Res.
1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)
View
84°
Autofocus
No (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)
Mics
—
Connect
USB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed)
Tiny 2

The OBSBOT Tiny 2 is a 4K webcam on a 2-axis gimbal. It has a large 1/1.5-inch 50 MP sensor, f/1.9 aperture, all-pixel PDAF autofocus and HDR.

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Best For
Teachers and trainers
Res.
4K
View
85.5°
Autofocus
Yes (all-pixel PDAF, plus manual)
Mics
Dual omni-directional with noise reduction
Connect
USB 3.0

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Facecam MK.27.7/10
  • Tiny 28.4/10 Leads

Image Quality

  • Facecam MK.26.3/10
  • Tiny 210.0/10 Leads

Low-Light Performance

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10 Leads
  • Tiny 28.5/10

Field of View & Framing

  • Facecam MK.27.0/10
  • Tiny 27.3/10 Leads

Microphone

  • Facecam MK.2—
  • Tiny 27.0/10

Build & Privacy

  • Facecam MK.28.0/10
  • Tiny 2—

Connection & Software

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10 Leads
  • Tiny 28.0/10

Why Facecam MK.2 Beats Tiny 2 (and Vice Versa)

Why Facecam MK.2 beats Tiny 2

  • Better connection & software: 9.0 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Better low-light performance: 9.0 vs 8.5 out of 10
  • Max Frame Rate: 60 (1080p), 120 (720p) vs 30 (4K), 60 (1080p)
  • Weight: 90 g vs 95.6 g
  • Connection: USB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed) vs USB 3.0

Why Tiny 2 beats Facecam MK.2

  • Better image quality: 10.0 vs 6.3 out of 10
  • Max Resolution: 4K vs 1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)
  • Field of View: 85.5° vs 84°
  • Autofocus: Yes (all-pixel PDAF, plus manual) vs No (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

Facecam MK.2Tiny 2
Best ForStreamersTeachers and trainers

Image

Facecam MK.2Tiny 2
Max Resolution1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)4K Better
Max Frame Rate60 (1080p), 120 (720p) Better30 (4K), 60 (1080p)
SensorSony STARVIS 1/2.5" CMOS1/1.5" CMOS
Megapixels—50 MP
Field of View84°85.5° Better
AutofocusNo (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)Yes (all-pixel PDAF, plus manual) Better
HDR—Yes
Digital Zoom—4 x
AI Framing—AI tracking with auto zoom on 2-axis gimbal; gesture and voice control
Aperturef/2.4f/1.9

Audio

Facecam MK.2Tiny 2
Microphones—Dual omni-directional with noise reduction
Noise Reduction—Yes

Design & Privacy

Facecam MK.2Tiny 2
Tripod Thread1/4 in thread—
Weight90 g Better95.6 g
Dimensions84 x 38 x 61 mm—
Pan / Tilt—Pan ±140°, tilt −30° to +70°

Connectivity

Facecam MK.2Tiny 2
ConnectionUSB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed) BetterUSB 3.0
Software—OBSBOT Center
Operating SystemsWindows 10 (64-bit)+, macOS 12+Windows 10+, macOS 11+
UVCUVC 1.5—

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4/5) between Facecam MK.2 and Tiny 2, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose Facecam MK.2 for streamers.
  • Choose Tiny 2 for teachers and trainers.

Pros and Cons

Facecam MK.2

PROS

  • Uncompressed 1080p60 over USB 3.0
  • Sony STARVIS sensor
  • 720p120 for smooth motion
  • Light at 90 g

CONS

  • Fixed focus (30-120 cm)
  • No built-in mic listed

Tiny 2

PROS

  • Largest listed sensor here (1/1.5-inch, 50 MP)
  • 2-axis gimbal with AI tracking
  • Gesture and voice control
  • 4K30 and 1080p60

CONS

  • No privacy shutter listed
  • Some effects need a strong GPU

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Quick Verdict

  • Facecam MK.2 7.7Leads in Low-Light Performance, Connection & Software
  • Tiny 2 8.4Best overallLeads in Image Quality, Field of View & Framing