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GoPro HERO 3 Action Camera
GoPro HERO 3
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RunCam 2 Action Camera
RunCam 2
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Sony FDR-X3000 Action Camera
Sony FDR-X3000
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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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1 editorial reviews
RunCam 2 review. This new RunCam FPV camera comes with 1080p@60fps and extremely good image quality. RunCam 2 is probably the best quadcopter camera.Read more
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7 editorial reviews
If you’re looking for a rugged, waterproof video camera, the Sony FDR-X3000 action cam is a great choice. This Sony action cam can shoot in 4K and 1080 withRead more
Action camera with a remote live view displayRead more
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User rating
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4.2 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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4.0 out of 5
32 user ratings
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31 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
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4.0 out of 5
56 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesnoyes
Articulated LCD
N/A
no
N/A

Videography features

Maximum resolution512 x 384 px1920 x 1440 px3840 x 2160 px
Video resolutions
N/A
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1440
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type
N/A
Full HD4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
N/A
MOV
N/A
Supported video modes
N/A
  • 720p
  • 1080p
N/A
Analog signal format system
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
N/A
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)
N/A
120.0 fps120.0 fps
3D recording
N/A
N/A
no

Design

Colour of productSilverBlack,OrangeWhite
Type of protectionWaterproofUV-resistant
N/A
Waterproof up to30
N/A
N/A
Body material
N/A
Plastic
N/A

Dimensions

Weight4.52 oz1.23 oz4.02 oz
Width2.6 in1.5 in1.16 in
Height1.73 in0.83 in1.85 in
Depth1.26 in2.6 in3.27 in

Storage

Internal storage16.0 mB
N/A
N/A
Compatible memory cardsSD
microSD
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Maximum memory card size2.0 GB64.0 GB
N/A
Storage types
N/A
Memory cardMemory card

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