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GoPro HERO vs GoPro HERO 3

    GoPro HERO Action Camera
    GoPro HERO
      2.6 in
      1.73 in
      GoPro HERO 3 Action Camera
      GoPro HERO 3
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      19
      4.1 out of 5
      11 user ratings
      5 stars
      		27 %
      4 stars
      		72 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      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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      User rating
      61
      3.7 out of 5
      61 user ratings
      5 stars
      		31 %
      4 stars
      		31 %
      3 stars
      		22 %
      2 stars
      		8 %
      1 stars
      		6 %
      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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      Units:

      Screen and viewfinder

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Built-in displayyesyes

      Photography features

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Photo modeyesyes
      Maximum resolution (stills)2592 x 1944 px2048 x 1536 px

      Videography features

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px512 x 384 px

      Design

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Grey
      • Grey
      		Silver
      Type of protectionWaterproofWaterproof
      Waterproof up to1030

      Dimensions

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Weight3.92 oz4.52 oz

      Storage

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Compatible memory cards
      microSD
      		SD
      Maximum memory card size32.0 GB2.0 GB

      Connectivity

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      USB 2.0 ports quantity11

      Other features

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      GPSnono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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              Often compared with GoPro HERO 3

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