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MSRP
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, 5, 10, 30, 60

Single

10 photos in 1 sec

TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60

Single

30 photos in 1 sec

TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 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

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