Absolutely, I have a 1080p Logitech webcam that gives worse quality in anything other than perfect lighting, whereas my 720p Intel Mac Air webcam gives grainer

Absolutely, I have a 1080p Logitech webcam that gives worse quality in anything other than perfect lighting, whereas my 720p Intel Mac Air webcam gives grainer (but at least usable) quality in most conditions. Sensor quality and software have to be good too or it's just a spec pissing contest.