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GoPro HERO Session vs Xiaomi Yi 4K

    1.5 in
    1.5 in
    GoPro HERO Session Action Camera
    GoPro HERO Session
      2.38 in
      0.83 in
      Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera
      Xiaomi Yi 4K
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      11
      4.3 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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      5
      5 editorial reviews
      A follow-up to its surprisingly good sub-$100, full-HD action cam, the YI 4K might just be the best budget camera you can buy.Read more
      There is no doubt to say that GoPro is leader among all action camera producers.In this article, we will review the Xiaomi Yi 4K action camera in depth.Read more
      The YI 4K Action Camera is an affordable action camera, featuring 4K video recording at 30fps and a 12 megapixel Sony sensor. Can it compete with the likes of the more expensive GoPro Hero camera? Find out by reading our YI 4K Action Camera review...Read more
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      User rating
      39
      4.2 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		46 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		7 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      44
      3.9 out of 5
      44 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		29 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
      Xiaomi Yi 4KXiaomi Yi 4K
      Effective pixels8.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx

      Image

      GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
      Xiaomi Yi 4KXiaomi Yi 4K
      Image ratio W:H
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      		16:9

      Screen and viewfinder

      GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
      Xiaomi Yi 4KXiaomi Yi 4K
      Built-in displaynono

      Videography features

      GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
      Xiaomi Yi 4KXiaomi Yi 4K
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1440 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video resolutions
      • 848 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1280 x 960
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1440
      		1920.0 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Supported video file formats
      • H.264
      • MP4
      		H.264
      Supported video modes
      • 720p
      • 960p
      • 1080p
      • 1440p
      		1080p
      Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps60.0 fps

      Design

      GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
      Xiaomi Yi 4KXiaomi Yi 4K
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
      Xiaomi Yi 4KXiaomi Yi 4K
      Width1.5 in2.38 in
      Height1.5 in0.83 in
      Depth1.43 in1.65 in

      Storage

      GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
      Xiaomi Yi 4KXiaomi Yi 4K
      Compatible memory cards
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      		SD
      Maximum memory card size64.0 GB64.0 GB
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Connectivity

      GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
      Xiaomi Yi 4KXiaomi Yi 4K
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
      Bluetoothyesno

      Other features

      GoPro HERO SessionGoPro HERO Session
      Xiaomi Yi 4KXiaomi Yi 4K
      GPSnono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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