Product comparison · 2 webcams

MSI StarCam Genie vs MSI StarCam Racer

13specifications compared
5differ
8identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum video resolution
- StarCam Genie:800 x 600 pixels
- StarCam Racer:1280 x 1024 pixels
Maximum image resolution
- StarCam Genie:1300000
- StarCam Racer:4000000
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- StarCam Genie:-36 dB
- StarCam Racer:-45 dB
Mac compatibility
- StarCam Genie:Yes
- StarCam Racer:No
Compatible operating systems
- StarCam Genie:Windows XP SP2/ Vista Mac
- StarCam Racer:Windows XP SP2/Vista

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Comparison of StarCam Genie, StarCam Racer
27 specifications	A MSI StarCam Genie View product	B MSI StarCam Racer View product
Performance3 differ
Maximum video resolutionDiffers	800 x 600 pixels	1280 x 1024 pixels
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	1300000	4000000
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	-36 dB	-45 dB
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	1280 x 960	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)	2 W	2 W
Megapixel (approx.)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
USB poweredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	86 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled software	My Guard Live	My Guard Live
Microphoneidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAM	256 MB	256 MB
Optical drive required	Yes	Yes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x USB 2.0
Other features2 differ
Minimum processor	Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz / AMD Athlon 1GHz	Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz / AMD Athlon 1GHz
Minimum storage drive space	500 MB	500 MB
Mac compatibilityDiffers	Yes	No
USB required	Yes	Yes
ColourKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows XP SP2/ Vista Mac	Windows XP SP2/Vista
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	67 x 57 x 67 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for one	1/4" Glass Lens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night visionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera focusing rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3cm ~ ∞

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