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GoPro HERO 3 Action Camera
GoPro HERO 3
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GoPro HERO3 Action Camera
GoPro HERO3
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RunCam 5 Action Camera
RunCam 5
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SJCAM SJ4000 Wi-Fi Action Camera
SJCAM SJ4000 Wi-Fi
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Editiorial reviews
9
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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4.4 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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Runcam is dropping yet another new HD camera to the FPV market – The Runcam 5! After testing it a few days now, I really think it has the potential to be BIG! Thanks to…Read more
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2 editorial reviews
Time for another review for another action camera. This time this review is for SJCAM's Sports HD DV 1080P camera, the  SJ4000. At first glance, this cameraRead more
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User rating
47
4.2 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.0 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.1 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Videography features

Maximum resolution512 x 384 px512 x 384 px3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions
N/A
  • 848 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 960
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 848 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD type
N/A
Full HD4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
N/A
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MOV
Supported video modes
N/A
  • 1080p
  • 720p
  • 960p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
  • 480p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Analog signal format system
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
N/A
15.0 Mbps
N/A
N/A
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)
N/A
60.0 fps120.0 fps60.0 fps

Design

Colour of productSilver
  • Silver
  • Black,White
Black
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Pink
  • White
Type of protectionWaterproofWaterproof
N/A
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
Waterproof up to3030
N/A
30
Body material
N/A
N/A
Plastic
N/A

Dimensions

Weight4.52 oz4.52 oz1.98 oz2.05 oz
Width2.6 in2.6 in1.5 in2.33 in
Height1.73 in1.73 in1.42 in1.62 in
Depth1.26 in1.26 in1.5 in1.15 in

Storage

Internal storage16.0 mB16.0 mB
N/A
N/A
Compatible memory cardsSD
microSD
microSD
microSD
Maximum memory card size2.0 GB64.0 GB128.0 GB32.0 GB
Storage types
N/A
Memory cardMemory cardMemory card

Connectivity

USB 2.0 ports quantity1111
Micro HDMI ports quantity
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
USB connector type
N/A
Mini-USBMicro-USB
N/A
Headphone port
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
N/A
yesnoyes
HDMI ports quantity
N/A
N/A
N/A
1

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