Product Comparison: Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 vs GoPro Hero5 Black


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General Specifications
Brand
Garmin
GoPro
Model
VIRB Ultra 30
HERO5
Origin
Taiwan
China
About the Product
Get spectacular footage with the ultra HD action camera for your active lifestyle. Compact, lightweight, waterproof and easy to use, VIRB Ultra 30 captures 4K/30fps video and features G-Metrix technology, which adds to the experience by letting you overlay gauges and graphs with action data. Built-in image stabilization makes for crisp, steady footage. And for easier use, voice control lets you start and stop recording or even take a picture with a simple spoken command while you're busy doing your thing.
HERO5 Black is a balance of performance and convenience thanks to its 4K video, voice control, easy-to-use touch display and waterproof design. Now with QuikStories, HERO5 Black automatically sends your footage to your phone where it transforms into an awesome edited video (1). Combined with stabilized video, pro-quality photos and auto upload to the cloud with GoPro Plus (2), HERO5 Black gives you the power to tell your story.
Key Specs
Effective Megapixels
12 MP
12 MP
Video Resolution
2160 p
2160 p
Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance
130 feet
33 feet
Size & Weight
Height
1.8 in.
2.44 in.
Width
2.3 in.
1.75 in.
Depth
1.2 in.
1.26 in.
Weight
3.1 oz.
4.16 oz.

Garmin VIRB Ultra 30

GoPro Hero5 Black

Display
Display Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Size
1.75 in.
2 in.
Video
Video Formats
MPEG4, H.264
MP4 (H.264)
Image Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Video"
 
GoPro Hero5 Black Action Camera
  • The video was crisp and clear, the new generation of this GoPro is getting better.
  • Takes fantastic slow motion video. Image stabilization works very well in canceling small vibrations out.
Features
Wi-Fi Enabled
Yes
Yes
Water Resistant
Yes
Yes
Memory Card Compatibility
Micro SD
microSD Class 10
Extras
ANT+, Bluetooth, Night Shots
Voice Control, Touch Display, GPS, Touch Zoom
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
399.99 $


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