MSRP | $199.99 | $299.99 | $399.99 |
IMAGE QUALITY | | | |
Optics | Ultra-sharp ƒ/2.8 - 6 element lens, Ultra wide angle with reduced distortion | Ultra-sharp ƒ/2.8 - 6 element aspherical lens, Ultra wide angle with reduced distortion | Ultra-sharp ƒ/2.8 - 6 element aspherical glass lens, Ultra wide angle with reduced distortion |
Lens | Sharp | Sharp | 2x Sharper |
Low Light | Consumer Grade | Prosumer Grade | Professional Grade |
PHOTO FEATURES + FOV | | | |
Megapixels | 5 MP | 11 MP | 12 MP |
Modes | Single 3 photos in 1 sec TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30, 60 | Single 10 photos in 1 sec TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30, 60 | Single 10 photos in 1 sec TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30, 60 |
VIDEO FEATURES + FOV | | | |
4K Cinema (17:9) 4K (16:9) | N/A | N/A | 12, 12.5, 15 fps Ultra Wide FOV Protune Mode |
2.7K Cinema (17:9) 2.7K (16:9) | N/A | N/A | 30, 25, 24 fps Ultra Wide FOV Protune Mode |
1440p (4:3) | N/A | N/A | 48, 30, 25, 24 fps Ultra Wide FOV Protune Mode |
1080p (16:9) | 30, 25 fps Medium FOV | 30, 25, 24 fps Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow FOV Protune Mode | 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24 fps Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow FOV Protune Mode |
960p (4:3) | 30, 25 fps Ultra Wide FOV | 48, 30, 25 fps Ultra Wide FOV Protune Mode | 100, 48 fps Ultra Wide FOV Protune Mode |
720 (16:9) | 60, 50, 30, 25 fps Ultra Wide FOV | 60, 50, 30, 25 fps Ultra Wide FOV Protune Mode | 120, 100, 60 , 50, Ultra Wide, Medium (only with 60 and 50 fps), Narrow FOV Protune Mode |
WVGA (16:9) | 60 fps Ultra Wide FOV | 120 fps Ultra Wide FOV Protune Mode | 240 fps Ultra Wide |
PHOTO SPECS | | | |
Megapixels + FOV | 5 MP | 11MP (Wide), 8MP (Medium), 5MP (Wide + Medium) | 12MP (Wide), 7MP (Wide + Medium), 5MP (Medium) |
Time-lapse (Intervals) | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds |
Burst (Photos/sec) | 3/1 | 3/1, 5/1, 10/1, 10/2 | 3/1, 5/1, 10/1, 10/2, 30/1, 30/2, 30/3 |
Continuous | N/A | N/A | Yes, 3/1, 5/1, 10/1 |
ADVANCED FEATURES | | | |
Wi-Fi Built-in | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Protune Mode | Not compatible | Yes | Yes |
Simultaneous Video + Photo | N/A | N/A | Photo every: 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds; Manual |
White Balance | Not compatible | Auto, 3000K, 5500K, 6500K, Cam Raw (with Protune) | Auto, 3000K, 5500K, 6500K, Cam Raw (with Protune) |
Looping Record (Video) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
High Video Bitrate Capture (H.264) *mode dependent, highest Bitrates supported in Protune | Up to 15/Mbs | Up to 35/Mbs | Up to 45/Mbs |
AUDIO SPECS | | | |
Mono, AAC compression w/ AGC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
USABILITY | | | |
User Interface | Simple language-based interface | Simple language-based interface | Simple language-based interface |
LED Lights | 4 Recording - Red / Wireless LED - Blue | 4 Recording - Red / Wireless LED - Blue | 4 Recording - Red / Wireless LED - Blue |
Inputs | Micro-HDMI Port, Composite A/V Adapter, USB, Micro SD, HERO Port, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Adapter | Micro-HDMI Port, Composite A/V Adapter, USB, Micro SD, HERO Port, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Adapter | Micro-HDMI Port, Composite A/V Adapter, USB, Micro SD, HERO Port, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Adapter |
Battery | 1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion | 1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion | 1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion |
Storage (Memory) | MicroSD Class 4 or higher recommended; Up to 64GB capacity supported (Class 10 required for time- lapse photos @ 0.5 sec intervals in Protune mode) | MicroSD Class 4 or higher recommended; Up to 64GB capacity supported (Class 10 required for time- lapse photos @ 0.5 sec intervals in Protune mode) | MicroSD Class 10 or higher required; Up to 64GB capacity supported |
Average Record Time | Recording times will vary based on resolution and frame rate settings | Recording times will vary based on resolution and frame rate settings | Recording times will vary based on resolution and frame rate settings |
Simultaneous Record + Charge | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Operating System | Mac OS®X 10.5 and later Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later | Mac OS®X 10.5 and later Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later | Mac OS®X 10.5 and later Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later |
COMPATIBILITY | | | |
Mounts + Accessories | Compatible with all GoPro mounts and accessories. | Compatible with all GoPro mounts and accessories. | Compatible with all GoPro mounts and accessories. |
INCLUDED IN THE BOX | | | |
Mounts + Accessories | - HERO3: White Edition Camera
- 197’ / 60m Waterproof Housing
- Assorted Mounting Hardware
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- 1 Quick Release Buckle
- 1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive Mount
| - HERO3: Silver Edition Camera
- 197’ / 60m Waterproof Housing
- Assorted Mounting Hardware
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- 1 Quick Release Buckle
- 1 J-Hook Buckle
- 1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive Mount
- 3-Way Pivot Arm
| - HERO3: Black Edition Camera
- 197’ / 60m Waterproof Housing
- Wi-Fi Remote
- Assorted Mounting Hardware
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- 1 Quick Release Buckle
- 1 J-Hook Buckle
- 1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive Mount
- 3-Way Pivot Arm
- HERO3: Black Edition / Surf contains 1 Surfboard Mount and Tether; 1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive Mount not included
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