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GoPro HERO 3 vs GoPro HERO Session

2.6 in
1.73 in
GoPro HERO 3 Action Camera
GoPro HERO 3
1.5 in
1.5 in
GoPro HERO Session Action Camera
GoPro HERO Session
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the GoPro Hero3 from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.Read more
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4.2 out of 5
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Full Comparison

Screen and viewfinder

GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
Built-in displayyesno

Photography features

GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
Photo modeyesyes
Maximum resolution (stills)2048 x 1536 px3264 x 2448 px

Videography features

GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
Maximum resolution512 x 384 px1920 x 1440 px

Design

GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
Colour of productSilverBlack
Type of protectionWaterproof
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
Waterproof up to3010

Dimensions

GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
Weight4.52 oz2.61 oz
Width2.6 in1.5 in
Height1.73 in1.5 in
Depth1.26 in1.43 in

Storage

GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
Compatible memory cardsSD
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
Maximum memory card size2.0 GB64.0 GB

Other features

GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
GPSnono

Pros & Cons

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