Product Comparison: GoPro HERO3 vs GoPro HERO3+

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GoPro HERO3 White Edition

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GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition Camera

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General Specifications

Brand

GoPro

Model

HERO3

HERO3+

Origin

China

About the Product

Featuring stunning image quality and built-in Wi-Fi, HERO3 White makes it simple to document and share life’s most memorable moments. It captures 1080p30 video for gorgeous footage of every adventure. A variety of photo modes ensure your best shots yet, choose from 5MP single photos, Time Lapse photos or Burst photos at up to 3 frames per second. Built-in Wi-Fi supports the GoPro App, enabling you to control the camera remotely using your phone or tablet, view the photos and videos you’ve captured, and quickly share content on Facebook, Twitter and more. HERO3 White is compatible with all GoPro mounts, so you can wear it or attach it to your gear for immersive POV footage during your favorite activities. Plus, it’s ultra durable and waterproof to 131 feet (40 meters), so it goes wherever you go to capture life without a worry.

The GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition Camera is 20% smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the HERO3. It also features faster built-in Wi-Fi than the HERO3. The HERO3+ is designed for recording a variety of adventure sports and it comes with a rugged housing that is waterproof down to a depth of 131' (40m). The camera captures 4K Cinema, 2.7K Cinema, 1440p and Full HD 1080p video. It can shoot 960p and 720p video as well. The camera supports both NTSC and PAL video systems, and it can record up to 120 frames per second (fps) when shooting in 720p mode. For still images, the HERO3+ supports up to 12MP photos with a burst rate of up to 30 fps.

Key Specs

Effective Megapixels

5 MP

12 MP

Video Resolution

1080 p

Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance

131 feet

Size & Weight

Height

2.4 in.

1.6 in.

Width

2.3 in.

Depth

1.6 in.

1.14 in.

Weight

2.56 oz.

2.61 oz.

GoPro HERO3

GoPro HERO3+

Display

Display Type

LCD

Video

Video Formats

MPEG4, WVGA

MP4

Image Stabilization

Yes

Image Stabilization

Features

Wi-Fi Enabled

Yes

Water Resistant

Yes

Memory Card Compatibility

microSD/HC

Extras

Professional quality video capture, Compatible with LCD Touch BacPac, and 2nd generation Battery Bacpac

Touch Display, Certified Refurbished product, Built-in WiFi enables you to use the GoPro App to control the camera remotely, Combined with stunning low light performance, high performance audio and an ultrawide angle glass lens, 30% longer battery life, New Auto Low Light Mode