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= GoPro Exclusive Feature
PRODUCT COMPARISON
= GoPro Exclusive Feature
| FEATURES | HD HERO2 PROFESSIONAL | HD HERO ORIGINAL | |
| MSRP | $299.99 | $199.99 (Starting at) | |
| IMAGE QUALITY | |||
| Lens | 2x Sharper |
Sharp | |
| Low Light | Professional | Standard | |
| PHOTO – FEATURES + FOV | |||
| MEGAPIXELS | 11, 8, 5 MP wide (170º) FOV medium (127º) FOV | 5 MP | |
| MODES | Single 10 photos in 1 sec TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30,60 Self-Timer |
Single 3 photos in 1 sec TimeLapse every 1, 2, 10, 30, 60 Self-Timer |
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| VIDEO – RESOLUTION + FOV | |||
| 1080p | 1920×1080 wide (170º) FOV medium (127º) FOV narrow FOV (90º) FOV 30fps |
1920×1080 wide (127º) FOV 30fps |
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| 960p | 1280×960 FOV Wide (170º) 48fps30fps |
1280×960 FOV Wide (170º) 30fps |
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| 720p |
1280×720 Wide (170º) FOV 30fps 60fps |
1280×720 Wide (170º) FOV 30fps 60fps |
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| WVGA |
848×480 Wide (170º) FOV 120fps60fps |
848×480 Wide (170º) FOV 60fps |
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| USABILITY | |||
| User Interface | language based interface | 3 digit code interface | |
| LED Lights | 4 (on all sides) | 1 | |
| Inputs |
Mini-HDMI port, Composite port, USB, SD, HERO port, 3.5mm External Stereo Mic port |
Component port, Composite port, USB, SD, HERO Port | |
| Battery Life (in 720p/60 mode) | 2.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs | |
| Simultaneous record + charge when plugged into USB power source | yes | yes | |
| COMPATIBILITY | |||
| Wi-Fi BacPac + Wi-Fi Remote |
Wi-Fi Remote Control Wi-Fi video preview + playback Wi-Fi streaming to web Camera control via smartphone, tablet and computer app |
Wi-Fi Remote Control | |
| Other GoPro BacPacs |
LCD
BacPac™, Battery BacPac™, 3D HERO®System, Wi-Fi BacPac™, Wi-Fi Remote |
LCD BacPac™, Battery BacPac™, 3D HERO® System, Wi-Fi BacPac™ (limited), Wi-Fi Remote |
* Feature will be enabled through a future firmware update.