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GoPro HERO3 vs GoPro HERO3+

    2.6 in
    1.73 in
    GoPro HERO3 Action Camera
    GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+ Action Camera
      GoPro HERO3+
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      9
      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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      5
      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
      Smaller, lighter, faster, betterRead more
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      User rating
      39
      4.1 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
      2 stars
      		5 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      39
      4.2 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		43 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
      		28 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      GoPro HERO3GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Effective pixels5.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx

      Image

      GoPro HERO3GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Image ratio W:H
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 4:3
      • 16:9

      Screen and viewfinder

      GoPro HERO3GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Built-in displayyesyes

      Photography features

      GoPro HERO3GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Photo modeyesyes
      Maximum resolution (stills)2592 x 1944 px3680 x 2760 px

      Videography features

      GoPro HERO3GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Maximum resolution512 x 384 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video resolutions
      • 848 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1280 x 960
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 848 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1280 x 960
      • 1920 x 1080
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Supported video file formats
      • H.264
      • MP4
      • H.264
      • MP4
      Supported video modes
      • 1080p
      • 720p
      • 960p
      • 1080p
      • 720p
      • 960p
      Analog signal format system
      • NTSC
      • PAL
      • NTSC
      • PAL
      Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps120.0 fps

      Design

      GoPro HERO3GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Colour of product
      • Silver
      • Black,White
      		Black,Silver
      Type of protectionWaterproofWater resistant
      Waterproof up to3040

      Dimensions

      GoPro HERO3GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Weight4.52 oz4.8 oz

      Storage

      GoPro HERO3GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Compatible memory cards
      microSD
      microSD
      Maximum memory card size64.0 GB64.0 GB

      Power

      GoPro HERO3GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery capacity1050.0 mAh1180.0 mAh
      Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V

      Connectivity

      GoPro HERO3GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      Micro HDMI ports quantity11
      USB 2.0 ports quantity11
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

      Other features

      GoPro HERO3GoPro HERO3
      GoPro HERO3+GoPro HERO3+
      GPSnono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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