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GoPro HERO 3 vs GoPro HERO3+

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    GoPro HERO 3 Action Camera
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      Editiorial reviews
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      9 editorial reviews
      Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the GoPro Hero3 from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.Read more
      The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition delivers outstanding video quality and features like 4K that you won't find anywhere else.Read more
      GoPro's latest generation of sports cameras is its best yet, offering tremendous flexibility, proven durability, and some of the highest available resolutions and frame rates in the business.Read more
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      5 editorial reviews
      If you like GoPro's camera design and are willing to sacrifice a few features to get solid HD video, you could save $100 over the $400 Black Edition.Read more
      If you're going to get a GoPro, spring for the $400 Hero3+ Black Edition. While $100 less expensive, video quality from the Silver Edition seriously pales in comparison.Read more
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      4.2 out of 5
      47 user ratings
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Screen and viewfinder

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Built-in displayyesyes

      Photography features

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Photo modeyesyes
      Maximum resolution (stills)2048 x 1536 px3680 x 2760 px

      Videography features

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Maximum resolution512 x 384 px1920 x 1080 px

      Design

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Colour of productSilverBlack,Silver
      Type of protectionWaterproofWater resistant
      Waterproof up to3040

      Dimensions

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Weight4.52 oz4.8 oz

      Storage

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Compatible memory cardsSD
      microSD
      Maximum memory card size2.0 GB64.0 GB

      Connectivity

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      USB 2.0 ports quantity11

      Other features

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      GPSnono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              GoPro HERO 3 vs GoPro HERO3+ - User Opinions

              • bradly.fritsch
                over 1 year ago
                One of the biggest changes with the Hero3+ is a more powerful battery and some inner tweaks that allow the camera to run for longer. GoPro reckon that the Hero3+ has a 30% longer battery life compared to HERO3: Black Edition with its new battery rated at 1180mAH, 3.7V, 4366mWh.Nov 1, 2013
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