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Garmin VIRB vs Garmin VIRB Elite

    2.09 in
    1.26 in
    Garmin VIRB Action Camera
    Garmin VIRB
      2.09 in
      1.26 in
      Garmin VIRB Elite Action Camera
      Garmin VIRB Elite
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      10
      4.0 out of 5
      3 user ratings
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      10
      4.1 out of 5
      5 user ratings
      5 stars
      		40 %
      4 stars
      		60 %
      3 stars
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      User rating
      38
      4.1 out of 5
      38 user ratings
      5 stars
      		47 %
      4 stars
      		26 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      40
      4.1 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      Sensor

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Effective pixels16.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx

      Image

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Screen and viewfinder

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      Built-in displayyesyes
      Screen size1.4 in1.4 in

      Photography features

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      Photo modeyesyes
      Image resolution
      • 4664x3496
      • 4664x2632
      • 3264x2448
      • 4664x3496
      • 4664x2632
      • 3264x2448
      Maximum resolution (stills)4664 x 3496 px4664 x 3496 px

      Videography features

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video resolutions
      • 848 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1280 x 960
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 848 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1280 x 960
      • 1920 x 1080
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Supported video file formatsMP4MP4
      Supported video modes
      • 1080p
      • 720p
      • 960p
      • 1080p
      • 720p
      • 960p
      Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps120.0 fps

      Audio features

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      Built-in microphoneyesyes

      Design

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black,White
      • White
      • Black,Grey
      Type of protectionShock resistantShock resistant
      Waterproof up to11

      Dimensions

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      Weight4.8 oz8.29 oz
      Width2.09 in2.09 in
      Height1.26 in1.26 in
      Depth4.37 in4.37 in

      Storage

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      Compatible memory cards
      microSD
      microSD
      Maximum memory card size64.0 GB64.0 GB

      Power

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      Battery life (max)3.0 h3.0 h
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery capacity2000.0 mAh2000.0 mAh
      Video recording time3.0 h3.0 h

      Connectivity

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      Micro HDMI ports quantity11
      USB 2.0 ports quantity11
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes

      Other features

      Garmin VIRBGarmin VIRB
      Garmin VIRB EliteGarmin VIRB Elite
      GPSnoyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Garmin VIRB vs Garmin VIRB Elite - Editorial Reviews (2)

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              Garmin VIRB Elite review
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              TechRadar
              Published: 12.06.2015
              Garmin VIRB Elite review
              4.0

              An action camera with GPS built in

              By Ali Jennings
              8 minute read
              Garmin Virb Elite Review
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              PCMAG
              Published: 23.12.2013
              Garmin Virb Elite Review
              3.5

              The Garmin Virb and Virb Elite are functional, durable action cameras that aren't quite as durable or functional as their main competitor.

              11 minute read

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