In today’s hybrid working world, having the right video conferencing setup is essential for effective communication and professional presentations. Whether you’re hosting a large boardroom meeting or catching up with suppliers from a huddle space, the right camera can make all the difference in clarity, engagement, professionalism and overall experience.
But with so many conference video cameras on the market, it can be time consuming to do your research and figure out which is the best, especially when you’ve got other tasks to juggle.
That’s why we’ve put this expert guide together. At VideoCentric, we’ve reviewed and compared hundreds of conferencing cameras, and systems with cameras, assessing them on image quality, ease of use, features, and performance in real-world settings. Here are our top 10 picks for 2025 – starting with the best of the best.
In 2025, the demand for high-quality video conferencing has never been greater. Whether you’re fitting out a huddle room, equipping a boardroom, or enabling hybrid collaboration across a global team, choosing the right camera is essential for delivering crystal-clear video, intelligent framing, and reliable performance.
We’ve consulted AV experts, analysed real-world usage, and compared features to bring you our expert-approved list of the top 10 video conferencing cameras for 2025. From AI-enhanced video bars to PTZ cameras with broadcast-quality zoom, here are the best-in-class options available today.
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Yealink UVC86
Brief Description:
The Yealink UVC86 is a dual-lens 4K PTZ camera with optical zoom and built-in AI framing capabilities. It automatically tracks speakers and frames groups dynamically.
Ideal Use Cases:
Large meeting rooms, boardrooms, training environments.
Key Features:
- 4K resolution with 12x optical zoom
- Dual-lenses for wide and narrow views
- Auto-framing, speaker tracking, and presenter tracking
- Plug-and-play USB 3.0
- Easily bundled with multiple Yealink Microphones & Speaker Bars to create a very advanced BYOD “webcam” bundle, connecting to a user’s device on a single USB cable.
- When used with Yealink MVC S90 or ZVC S90, up to 9 (yes nine) of these cameras can work together in a single Teams or Zoom Room system.
Camera Quality:
Professional-grade 4K clarity with smooth zoom and smart and responsive tracking.
Our Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10)
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Huddly Crew Multi-Camera AI Setup
Brief Description:
Huddly Crew offers a game-changing AI-directed video experience with multiple cameras working together to create dynamic, TV-like meeting coverage.
Ideal Use Cases:
Creative teams, collaborative meetings, panel discussions.
Key Features:
- Multiple networked cameras controlled by AI Director
- Cuts between views to simulate natural conversation flow
- Flexible camera placement for immersive views
- Browser-based control and updates
- Standardly supplied with 3 cameras, this can be increased to 5
Camera Quality:
HD video enhanced by cinematic framing and transitions for a deeply engaging experience.
Our Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10)
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Yealink SmartVision 40 VideoBar
Brief Description:
A dual-camera intelligent video bar with powerful AI features, designed specifically for Microsoft Teams Rooms. Built-in audio and cameras enable seamless one-touch meetings.
Ideal Use Cases:
Small-Medium-sized Meeting Rooms and hybrid collaboration spaces.
Key Features:
- Dual 48MP camera lenses
- 8 MEMS microphones with beamforming technology
- Smart people framing of up to 4 individual participants. Also supports speaker tracking, face recognition, group framing and noise-reduction.
- On its own, an advanced, well-priced BYOD meeting bar. When coupled with an MTR processor (Windows 11 PC), it forms part of an MVC Native Teams Room (MVC-S40) or ZVC Zoom Rooms (ZVC-S40) system.
Camera Quality:
Stunning detail up to 5m from lens and very responsive. Latest AI firmware means that further advanced features will be added over time.
Our Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)
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Yealink MTower Centre of Room AI Camera
Brief Description:
This innovative centre-of-room camera is designed to complement a front-of-room video bar by automatically capturing participants sitting around a table and not necessarily looking towards the main camera/display.
Ideal Use Cases:
Meetings where much of the discussion is between local participants, and therefore across the room, rather than always directed at the far end participants.
Key Features:
- Centre-of-room placement
- Automatic AI switching of 3 in-built cameras coupled with the front-of-room camera, using directional detection of faces and voices
- Currently designed for integration with Yealink MVC S40 MS Teams Room system with future possibilities for next generation Android meeting bars and “Pro” boards.
- Smooth and responsive. Better than SmartVision 60 and Logitech Sight but cannot be used as a standalone camera for direct BYOD usage via USB.
- Physically large, charcoal grey and a little obtrusive but technologically advanced
- Later firmware will support daisy-chaining of MTowers
Camera Quality:
Physically sturdy and well made, aesthetics questionable. Image quality is surprisingly good give that all 4 cameras working together (3 inbuilt + 1 at front) are digital, wide-angled ones. Automatic, smooth and responsive switching of cameras is best-in-class.
Our Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)
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DVDO C5-1 PTZ Camera with 25x Zoom
Brief Description:
A broadcast-quality PTZ camera with extreme zoom and multiple output options. Designed for flexible integration in both video conferencing and AV production.
Ideal Use Cases:
Lecture capture, large auditoriums, classrooms, hybrid & webcasting events.
Key Features:
- 4K UHD resolution with 25x optical zoom
- Simultaneous output: SDI, HDMI, USB and IP (NDI)
- High-speed pan and tilt with 255 presets
- Multiple control interfaces for integration into bigger solutions
- AI Human Detection for real-time and zone tracking
Camera Quality:
Excellent sharpness, great in low-light, and professional-grade zoom that captures every detail. Good aesthetics in a choice of colours. Ultimate flexibility comes at a relatively high cost..
Our Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)
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HP/Poly Studio V52 VideoBar
Brief Description:
An all-in-one video bar designed for ease-of-use and consistency in meeting rooms. Delivers enterprise-ready audio and video in a sleek design.
Ideal Use Cases:
Medium-sized meeting rooms.
Key Features:
- Integrated 4K 20MP camera with 120° field of view
- Built-in stereo speakers and directional mics
- Poly DirectorAI for smart framing
- Simple USB connectivity for BYOD users on laptops or macbooks
Camera Quality:
Ultra-wide 4K video with intelligent zoom and framing that keeps conversations natural. High quality overall but at a cost compared with other market leaders.
Our Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)
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Logitech Rally PTZ Optical Camera
Brief Description:
The Rally PTZ remains a market leader for modular meeting room setups, offering precise PTZ control, multiple mounting options, and optional Rally audio integration.
Ideal Use Cases:
Medium-Large Meeting Rooms, Boardrooms, training rooms, high-spec corporate spaces.
Key Features:
- 15x HD zoom with 90° FoV
- Motorised PTZ with preset positions
- Premium glass lens with RightSight auto-framing
- Used standalone as a motorised, optical PTZ camera, it can be bundled with Logitech Mic Pod/s and Speaker/s (Rally audio) to create an advanced BYOD room set up for use with a user’s laptop or macbook.
- Used in conjunction with Logitech RoomMate or a Windows 11 MTR PC, and TAP controller, it can create a full MS Teams Room or Zoom Room system for large room deployment. High flexibility though, comes at the cost of complex cabling and hubs which can impact on overall reliability over time.
Camera Quality:
Long-standing stalwart of the industry with excellent camera optics, fluid PTZ motion and robust & reliable design
Our Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)
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Huddly IQ
Brief Description:
A compact, AI-powered webcam ideal for personal workspaces or small meeting rooms. Delivers intelligent framing in a miniature plug-and-play format, ideal for the professional road warrior..
Ideal Use Cases:
Desks, home offices, focus rooms, huddle spaces, small meeting rooms, mobile management & staff.
Key Features:
- 150° wide-angle view and mountable upside down
- AI functionality with advanced analytics and light correction
- Supplied with or without travel pack for the mobile worker
- Smart framing of individual participants and group view (gallery layout) when used in meeting rooms
- Optional in-built microphone with 5 beamforming elements
- Software upgradable keeping abreast of new intelligent features when they are introduced
- Reputed Norwegian technology
- Works across all major platforms and certified by Microsoft and Zoom
Camera Quality:
Exceptional video and features for a miniature device, ideal for solo users who want the most professional webcam on the market or for those requiring an advanced camera/microphone unit for a small BYOD meeting room. Premium cost for a premium product.
Our Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)
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Yealink UVC84 PTZ Optical Camera (with audio bundles)
Brief Description:
A 4K PTZ camera with excellent zoom and flexibility, often bundled with Yealink’s audio kits for a complete BYOD room solution.
Ideal Use Cases:
Medium to large rooms, modular meeting setups.
Key Features:
- 4K PTZ camera with 12x optical zoom
- Microphones & speaker directly connect with it, to create a single “cable-to-the-table” solution for BYOD users
- Standalone USB camera but easily bundled with multiple Yealink Microphones (wired/wireless tabletop or ceiling) and Speaker Bars to create a very advanced “webcam” bundle for a meeting room
- Part of Yealink MVC and ZVC series (640, 840, 940 variants) for native Teams Room or Zoom Rooms use. Until the launch of the more advanced and more costly UVC86 camera, this was the flagship camera of the industry and still a contender today due to its aggressive price.
Camera Quality:
Sharp and consistent performance with on-board audio integration making it one of the most advanced “webcams” on the market.
Our Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)
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HP/Poly Studio E70 Digital Camera
Brief Description:
A dual-lens intelligent camera for larger spaces, designed with AI-powered framing and DirectorAI technology. A popular choice in premium Teams and Zoom Rooms.
Ideal Use Cases:
Medium-Large Meeting Rooms, Executive boardrooms, hybrid conferences
Key Features:
- Dual 20MP 4K sensors
- Poly DirectorAI: speaker tracking, people framing
- Used standalone as an advanced digital e-PTZ camera, it can be bundled with 3rd-party or HP/Poly’s own USB audio to create an advanced BYOD room set up for use with a user’s laptop or macbook.
- Used in conjunction with HP’s Windows 11 “Base-G9” 13th Gen i7 PC, and TC10 controller, it can create a certified MS Teams Room or Zoom Room system for large room deployment.
Camera Quality:
Outstanding clarity and seamless transitions between wide and close views. Unlike its predecessor, the Poly EagleEye Director, it does not allow camera daisy-chaining unfortunately. Due to its high speed data processing (USB 3.2 10Gbps) cable lengths are limited and extensions unreliable unless of premium quality and cost.
Our Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)
Choosing the right video conferencing system
Video conferencing cameras in 2025 are smarter, sharper, and more versatile than ever. Whether you need an AI-powered multi-camera setup for high-impact meetings, or a simple plug-and-play bar for a huddle space or home office, there’s a solution to suit every need and budget.
VideoCentric has been one of the UK’s largest stockists of video conferencing cameras for nearly 25 years, so you could say we know a thing of two. Not only do we supply the cameras, but we also integrate them with certified audio bundles and control systems, pre-test prototypes ahead of competitors, install them, as well as provide premium warranties and ongoing expert UK support.
Go ahead and explore our full range of cameras here.
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