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GoPro HERO 3 Action Camera
GoPro HERO 3
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GoPro HERO3 Action Camera
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GoPro HERO4 Session Action Camera
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Editiorial reviews
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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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4.2 out of 5
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Image

Supported image file formatsJPGJPGJPG
Image ratio W:H
N/A
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
White balance modes
N/A
  • Auto
  • Manual
N/A
ISO
N/A
N/A
  • 400
  • 1600
Field of view
N/A
N/A
170.0 °

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesno

Photography features

Photo modeyesyesyes
Maximum resolution (stills)2048 x 1536 px2592 x 1944 px3264 x 2448 px
Shooting modesAutoAutoAuto
Image resolution
N/A
N/A
  • 3264x2448
  • 2720x2040
Metering modes
N/A
N/A
Spot
Continuous shooting
N/A
N/A
yes

Videography features

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

Design

Colour of productSilver
  • Silver
  • Black,White
Black
Type of protectionWaterproofWaterproofWaterproof
Waterproof up to303010

Dimensions

Weight4.52 oz4.52 oz2.61 oz
Width2.6 in2.6 in1.5 in
Height1.73 in1.73 in1.5 in
Depth1.26 in1.26 in1.43 in

Storage

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

Connectivity

USB 2.0 ports quantity111
Micro HDMI ports quantity
N/A
1
N/A
USB connector type
N/A
Mini-USBMicro-USB B
Headphone port
N/A
yes
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
N/A
yesyes
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
yes

Other features

GPSnonono
LED indicators
N/A
N/A
Power

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