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GoPro HERO4 Session

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User ratings:
40
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40 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries

Cons

  • Bit rough at 1600 (apple mac laptop
  • image quality takes a major hitfor
  • it having a smaller battery

Key specs

  • 170 °
  • no
  • 8 Mpx
  • Wide-angle

GoPro HERO4 Session - Pros & Cons

GoPro HERO4 Session

Pros

  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • image quality resized to 1080 is quite good
  • both videos and photos are sharp and rich
  • brilliantly compact package
  • the Session performed admirably in my tests
  • vibrant colors
  • crisp details

Cons

  • Bit rough at 1600 (apple mac laptop
  • image quality takes a major hitfor
  • it having a smaller battery
  • reduces a pretty noisy and very red image
  • The Silver has a higher bit rate too
  • image quality
  • Low light video is poor and grainy
  • No detail at all when pixel peeping
  • stiff pricing resulted in poor sales for the device
  • Deflated balloons and containers of compressed gas
  • cameras have always been a little on the pricey side

GoPro - Video Reviews (6)

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GoPro HERO4 Session - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Lens typeWide-angle
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Photography features
Photo modeyes
Image resolution
  • 3264x2448
  • 2720x2040
Maximum resolution (stills)3264 x 2448 px
Shooting modesAuto
Metering modesSpot
Continuous shootingyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight2.61 oz
Width1.5 in
Height1.5 in
Depth1.43 in
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Power
Battery life (max)2.05 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1030.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V
Video recording time2.0 h
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Other features
GPSno
LED indicatorsPower
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Image
Image ratio W:H
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
ISO
  • 400
  • 1600
Field of view170.0 °
Supported image file formatsJPG
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions
  • 848 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 960
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1440
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
Supported video modes
  • 720p
  • 960p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Slowest camera shutter speed30.0 s
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Type of protectionWaterproof
Waterproof up to10
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
microSD
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes

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GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro - Editorial Reviews (22)

3.8
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GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro's Hero4 Session Just Finally Became a Solid Buy
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Gizmodo
Published: 04.12.2015
GoPro's Hero4 Session Just Finally Became a Solid Buy

The Hero4 Session is GoPro’s smallest camera. It’s a little, unibody cube that’s waterproof on its own and is even more versatile in the ways it can be mounted thanks to its lightness, its shape, and its size. We liked it a lot when we tested it, but there was a problem: At $400 it was the same price as the Hero4…

GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro Hero4 Session review
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TechRadar
Published: 08.11.2018
GoPro Hero4 Session review
3.5

It's hip to be cubed

GoPro HERO4 Session Mini GoPro! Hero4 Session: Full Review, Tests, Comparison Footage
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WIRED
Mini GoPro! Hero4 Session: Full Review, Tests, Comparison Footage

If you hate GoPro's rectangular shape, your prayers have been answered! Sort of. We took the new Hero4 Session into rivers, lakes, and surf, off cliffs and platforms, through trees and go kart courses. Our full review will tell you everything you need to know.

GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro Hero 4 Session
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 06.07.2015
GoPro Hero 4 Session
4.0

GoPro Hero Session review: GoPro's smallest action camera ever.

GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro HERO4 Session Review
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MakeUseOf
Published: 11.12.2015
GoPro HERO4 Session Review
4.0

If you're going to jump out of a plane or fly down a mountain on the back of a bike; I'd guess that you'll be doing it with a GoPro.

GoPro HERO4 Session Review: GoPro Hero4 Session
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WIRED
Published: 06.07.2015
Review: GoPro Hero4 Session
2.5

GoPro's new Hero4 Session is a small, cube-shaped camera that's totally waterproof, no case required.

GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro Hero4 Session In-Depth Review
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 30.09.2015
GoPro Hero4 Session In-Depth Review

It’s been about almost three months since GoPro announced their Hero4 Session action cam.  The unit made headlines due to its small size compared to existing GoPro units.  Yet this past Monday, they made the logical decision to drop the price

GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro Shrinks the Camera Again: Hero4 Session Review
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WSJ
Published: 06.07.2015
GoPro Shrinks the Camera Again: Hero4 Session Review

The new Hero4 Session isn’t GoPro’s best-quality camera. But its simplicity and size -- about that of an ice cube -- make it hard to beat.

GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro Hero4 Session Review: Mighty Mini Action Camera
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Tom's Guide
Published: 10.09.2015
GoPro Hero4 Session Review: Mighty Mini Action Camera
4.0

The point-and-shoot of action cameras delivers high-quality videos and photos and is much simpler than other GoPros to set up.

GoPro HERO4 Session This cube is ready for action
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CNET
Published: 04.12.2015
This cube is ready for action

The cube-shaped Session is the smallest, lightest GoPro yet, and is the first to go waterproof without a housing.

GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro HERO4 Session In-Depth Video Review
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Videomaker
Published: 18.08.2015
GoPro HERO4 Session In-Depth Video Review

Read the full written review here. See the footage comparison between the HERO4 Session and Silver here. Music Licensed from PremiumBeat:

GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro Hero4 Session review: enduring the unforgiving New Zealand terrain
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Good Gear Guide
GoPro Hero4 Session review: enduring the unforgiving New Zealand terrain
4.0

It's significantly smaller and lighter, but how well does it record video?

GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro's New Camera Is a Tiny Cube. I Took It on Adventures.
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Gizmodo
Published: 06.07.2015
GoPro's New Camera Is a Tiny Cube. I Took It on Adventures.

I’ve been keeping a secret, and today I can spill the beans. Last month, I took a new camera on some adventures. Yes, it’s a GoPro. A smaller, lighter, more versatile GoPro than you’ve ever seen.

GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro HERO4 Session Review from MKBHD
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Photography Bay
Published: 25.07.2015
GoPro HERO4 Session Review from MKBHD

[youtube  Marques Brownlee has published his review of the GoPro HERO4 Session and addresses some important features and concerns about the new cube-shaped camera. You can see the review in the vid…

GoPro HERO4 Session GoPro Hero4 Session review | Stuff
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GoPro Hero4 Session review | Stuff

The biggest name in action cameras just got a whole lot smaller

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