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GoPro HERO Action Camera
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GoPro HERO 3 Action Camera
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GoPro HERO3 Black Edition Action Camera
GoPro HERO3 Black Edition
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Editiorial reviews
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4.1 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
72 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
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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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4.4 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
50 %
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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 %
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4.2 out of 5
47 user ratings
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4.1 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
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Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyes
Screen size2.0 in
N/A
N/A
Screen technologyLCD
N/A
LCD
Touch screenyes
N/A
N/A

Photography features

Photo modeyesyesyes
Maximum resolution (stills)2592 x 1944 px2048 x 1536 px
N/A
Continuous shootingyes
N/A
yes
Shooting modes
N/A
Auto
N/A

Videography features

Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px512 x 384 px3840 x 2160 px
Video resolutions1920.0 px
N/A
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1440
  • 2704 x 1524
  • 3840 x 2160
HD typeFull HD
N/A
Full HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
N/A
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
Supported video modes1080p
N/A
  • 720p
  • 960p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
  • 1520p
  • 2160p
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
3D recordingno
N/A
N/A
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
N/A
240.0 fps
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
N/A
N/A
45.0 Mbps

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Grey
SilverBlack,Silver
Type of protectionWaterproofWaterproof
N/A
Waterproof up to1030
N/A

Dimensions

Weight3.92 oz4.52 oz19.29 oz
Width
N/A
2.6 in
N/A
Height
N/A
1.73 in
N/A
Depth
N/A
1.26 in
N/A

Storage

Compatible memory cards
microSD
SD
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB2.0 GB64.0 GB
Storage typesMemory card
N/A
N/A
Internal storage
N/A
16.0 mB
N/A

Connectivity

HDMI ports quantity1
N/A
1
USB connector typeMini-USB
N/A
Mini-USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity111
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
N/A
yes
Bluetoothyes
N/A
N/A
Micro HDMI ports quantity
N/A
N/A
1
Microphone port
N/A
N/A
yes
AV output
N/A
N/A
yes
Handheld remote control
N/A
N/A
yes

Other features

GPSnonono
Voice controlyes
N/A
N/A

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