- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Canon Rebel T3i
- Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
- Canon EOS 5D Mark III
- Canon EOS 550D
- Nikon 1 J1
- f/2.8
- CMOS
Released October, 2012
Rated 80% by by A.-Moore (Oct, 2012)I loved the fact that its small and compact, because I needed to be able to access it quickly outdoors and be able to move it around with ease.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the GoPro HERO3 Black Edition compared to the GoPro HD Hero 2
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11 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 80% by by A.-Moore (Oct, 2012)I thought the quality looked amazing and I needed high quality video and the ability to get images was a plus for me for school projects.
wide angle lens
HD Hero 2 by John-W-Calderon (Jan, 2013)Although the camera doesn't have the LED display, I was able to take pics by placing the lens over one of my eyes and simply snapping what I was directly looking at-the wide angle lens ensured I got the shot.
aperture size
HD Hero 2 by A.-Moore (Oct, 2012)Maybe since the lens is larger and maybe absorbs more light the quality looks extremely clear, but I wasnt thinking the Gopro hero2 would look less than that.
Performance Real world tests of GoPro HERO3 Black Edition vs GoPro HD Hero 2
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the HD Hero 2
| Much higher definition video | HD video | vs | HD video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great video; great for displaying on a large flat panel TV | |||
| Wider lens | 5 mm | vs | 8 mm |
| Around 40% wider focal length | |||
| Shoots video in 24p | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; For that film look | |||
Advantages compared to the HERO3 Black Edition
| Has an external mic jack | 3.5mm | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very few cameras have an external mic jack | |||
| Has a built-in flash | Built in flash | vs | None |
| Most cameras have a built-in flash; Take photos in low-light with no extra gear | |||
Reviews Word on the street
GoPro HERO3 Black Edition | GoPro HD Hero 2 |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Canon Rebel T3i Has a flip out screen |
 | 4 | Canon EOS 550D Fastest to start up |
 | 5 | Nikon 1 J1 Fastest rapid fire mode |
 | 7 | Canon PowerShot D20 2-way tie: Most zoom |
 | 8 | Olympus TG-1 iHS Create realistic 3D images |
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October 19, 2012
Web podcasts & videos, music videos, photos in low light, & waterproof
Shooting live concerts/performances and usually doing audio separately for optimum quality at low cost. we webcast/live stream our shows and will be shooting music videos soon. what do you i...
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