Meet the $199 4K webcam with a 1/1.3-inch sensor and mirrorless camera-like dynamic range

(Image credit: YoloCam)

YoloLiv has unveiled the YoloCam S3, a 4K, AI-powered webcam aimed squarely at creators, streamers, and remote professionals who want broadcast-grade image quality without the setup hassle.

Built around a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor - unusually large for a webcam - the S3 promises true 4K capture with what the company calls master-tuned detail and precision optics, positioning it as a step up from typical laptop cams and mainstream plug-ins.

Headline specs include video up to 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps, backed by phase-detection autofocus for fast, reliable subject tracking. YoloLiv says the on-board image processor uses AI to enhance face visibility by up to 2.5x in difficult lighting, with automatic exposure, white balance, and noise reduction working to keep skin tones and fine detail intact. HDR support aims to preserve highlights and shadows for a more natural look under mixed lighting.

For creators who like to dial in a specific aesthetic, the companion software offers DSLR-style controls over exposure, white balance, contrast, saturation, and sharpness, plus pro-level color-grading tools reminiscent of DaVinci Resolve. The company also touts “DSLR-like” dynamic range management and a clean 1080p image even when using the 4x digital zoom - useful for tighter framing without moving the camera.

Connectivity is via USB-C 3.0, delivering uncompressed video up to 4K30 with minimal latency. The hardware is creator-friendly, too: there’s a foldable magnetic mount for flexible placement, a standard 1/4"-20 thread for tripods, and a simple rotate-to-portrait trick for vertical video. The package is pitched as plug-and-play for live streaming, podcasting, and everyday video calls.

The YoloCam S3 is available with a price tag of $199 through the YoloLiv store as well as Amazon, B&H, and a network of distributors and resellers worldwide.

YoloLiv - best known for its live production gear - says the S3 extends its mission to make professional-quality broadcasting simpler and more accessible to both seasoned creators and newcomers alike.

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For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and holds a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since his film days using a Nikon F5. He saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still, to this day, the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, the British Equestrian Writers' Association.

He is familiar with and shows great interest in 35mm, medium, and large-format photography, using products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2, shooting Street/Documentary photography as he sees it, usually in Black and White.

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