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WHITE |
SILVER |
BLACK |
Image Quality |
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Optics |
Ultra-sharp f/2.8 - 6 element lens, Ultra wide angle with reduced distortion |
Ultra-sharp f/2.8 - 6 element aspherical lens, Ultra wide angle with reduced distortion |
Ultra-sharp f/2.8 - 6 element aspherical glass lens, Ultra wide angle with reduced distortion |
Lens |
Sharp |
Sharp |
2x Sharper |
Low Light |
Consumer Grade |
Prosumer Grade |
Professional Grade |
Photo Features + FOV |
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Megapixels |
5 MP
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11 MP
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12 MP
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Modes |
Single
3 photos in 1 sec
TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30, 60
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Single
10 photos in 1 sec
TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30, 60
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Single
10 photos in 1 sec
TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30, 60
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Video Features + FOV |
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4K Cinema (17:9) 4K (16:9) |
N/A |
N/A |
12, 12.5, 15 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode
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2.7K Cinema (17:9) 2.7K (16:9) |
N/A |
N/A |
30, 25, 24 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode
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1440p (4:3) |
N/A |
N/A |
48, 30, 25, 24 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode
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1080p (16:9) |
30, 25 fps
Medium FOV
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30, 25, 24 fps
Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow FOV
Protune Mode
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60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24 fps
Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow FOV
Protune Mode
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960p (4:3) |
30, 25 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
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48, 30, 25 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode
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100, 48 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode
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720 (16:9) |
60, 50, 30, 25 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
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60, 50, 30, 25 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode
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120, 100, 60 , 50,
Ultra Wide, Medium (only with 60 and 50 fps), Narrow FOV
Protune Mode
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WVGA (16:9) |
60 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
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120 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
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240 fps
Ultra Wide
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Photo Specs |
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Megapixels + FOV |
5 MP
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11MP (Wide), 8MP (Medium), 5MP (Wide + Medium)
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12MP (Wide), 7MP (Wide + Medium), 5MP (Medium)
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Time-lapse (Intervals) |
0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds
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0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds
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0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds
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Burst (Photos/sec) |
3/1
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3/1, 5/1, 10/1, 10/2
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3/1, 5/1, 10/1, 10/2, 30/1, 30/2, 30/3
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Continuous |
N/A
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N/A
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Yes, 3/1, 5/1, 10/1
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Advanced Features |
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Wi-Fi Built-in |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Protune Mode |
Not compatible
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Yes
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Yes
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Simultaneous Video + Photo |
N/A
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N/A
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Photo every: 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds; Manual
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White Balance |
Not compatible
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Auto, 3000K, 5500K, 6500K, Cam Raw (with Protune)
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Auto, 3000K, 5500K, 6500K, Cam Raw (with Protune)
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Looping Record (Video) |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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High Video Bitrate Capture (H.264) *mode dependent, highest Bitrates supported in Protune |
Up to 15/Mbs
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Up to 35/Mbs
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Up to 45/Mbs
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Audio Specs |
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Mono, AAC compression w/ AGC |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Usability |
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User Interface |
Simple language-based interface
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Simple language-based interface
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Simple language-based interface
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LED Lights |
4 Recording - Red / Wireless LED - Blue
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4 Recording - Red / Wireless LED - Blue
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4 Recording - Red / Wireless LED - Blue
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Inputs |
Micro-HDMI Port, Composite A/V Adapter, USB, Micro SD, HERO Port, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Adapter
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Micro-HDMI Port, Composite A/V Adapter, USB, Micro SD, HERO Port, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Adapter
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Micro-HDMI Port, Composite A/V Adapter, USB, Micro SD, HERO Port, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Adapter
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Battery |
1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
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1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
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1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
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Storage (Memory) |
MicroSD Class 4 or higher recommended; Up to 64GB capacity supported (Class 10 required for time- lapse photos @ 0.5 sec intervals in Protune mode)
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MicroSD Class 4 or higher recommended; Up to 64GB capacity supported (Class 10 required for time- lapse photos @ 0.5 sec intervals in Protune mode)
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MicroSD Class 10 or higher required; Up to 64GB capacity supported
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Average Record Time |
Recording times will vary based on resolution and frame rate settings
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Recording times will vary based on resolution and frame rate settings
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Recording times will vary based on resolution and frame rate settings
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Simultaneous Record + Charge |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Operating System |
Mac OS®X 10.5 and later Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later
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Mac OS®X 10.5 and later Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later
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Mac OS®X 10.5 and later Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later
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Compatibility |
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Mounts + Accessories |
Compatible with all GoPro mounts and accessories.
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Compatible with all GoPro mounts and accessories.
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Compatible with all GoPro mounts and accessories.
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Included in the Box |
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Mounts + Accessories |
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HERO3: White Edition Camera
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197'/ 60m Waterproof Housing
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Assorted Mounting Hardware
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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1 Quick Release Buckle
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1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive Mount
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HERO3: Silver Edition Camera
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197'/ 60m Waterproof Housing
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Assorted Mounting Hardware
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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1 Quick Release Buckle
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1 J-Hook Buckle
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1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive Mount
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3-Way Pivot Arm
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HERO3: Black Edition Camera
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197'/ 60m Waterproof Housing
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Wi-Fi Remote
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Assorted Mounting Hardware
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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1 Quick Release Buckle
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1 J-Hook Buckle
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1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive Mount
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3-Way Pivot Arm
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HERO3: Black Edition / Surf contains 1 Surfboard Mount and Tether; 1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive Mount not included
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