Sensor type | CMOS |
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Optical sensor size | 1.0 in |
Effective pixels | 12.4 Mpx |
Built-in display | yes |
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Screen size | 1.0 in |
Display resolution | 128 x 128 px |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video resolutions |
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HD-Ready | yes |
HD type | HD-Ready |
Supported video file formats | MP4 |
Supported video modes |
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Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 240.0 fps |
Colour of product | Black |
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Type of protection |
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Waterproof up to | 50 |
Operational temperature (T-T) | 20 - 45 |
Compatible memory cards | microSD |
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Maximum memory card size | 128.0 GB |
Storage types | Memory card |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
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Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Supported WiFi types |
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Bluetooth | yes |
Image ratio W:H | 16:9 |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Photo mode | yes |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Weight | 5.35 oz |
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Width | 3.03 in |
Height | 1.6 in |
Depth | 1.45 in |
Battery life (max) | 2.0 h |
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Battery technology | Lithium Polymer |
Battery capacity | 980.0 mAh |
Video recording time | 2.0 h |
GPS | yes |
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Accelerometer | yes |
Helmet mount | yes |
Bike mount | yes |
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