Back in 2005, GoPro launched its first sports camera and it actually used 35mm. It was known as the GoPro HERO and it started a generation of GoPro HERO cameras where even the latest digital models bear the HERO name. After a couple of decent releases, GoPro then turned things up a level and released the HD HERO2 and it represented a huge advancement in specifications. This should lead you to believe that the GoPro HERO3 is going to take another big leap but GoPro decided to pull off an interesting twist. The GoPro HERO3 is actually a family of products consisting of the GoPro HERO3 White, Silver and Black editions. These models do not denote color variations but instead target different price points which shows GoPro’s motivation in getting more people involved with wearable cameras. These three top GoPro cameras deserve a comparison so you can figure out which model is best for you.

The GoPro HERO3 White Edition serves as GoPro’s most affordable offering but it doesn’t have a shortage of essential features and specifications. It can record 720p video at a smooth 60 frames per second or you can crank it up to 960p or 1080p with an exceptional 30 fps. It is also capable of taking 5-megapixel burst snapshots at 3 fps.

If you find 5 megapixels to be too low of a resolution for still shots, the GoPro HERO3 Silver Edition could be the model to get. It features an 11-megapixel sensor so the photos look more detailed. You will hardly notice any improvements if you will upload the pictures to a social networking site but the print outputs should look better. The 10 fps burst also means that the Silver Edition is better if you need to capture more details of a quick moment. These two improvements bump the price of the Silver Edition up to $299.

The Black Edition costs twice as much as the White Edition but it is more of a complete upgrade that enthusiasts will appreciate. It can take 1080p video at 60p and snap 12-megapixel photos at a blistering 30 fps. It also boasts better low-light performance and comes with a Wi-Fi remote.

 

You can view the specifications of all these cameras at www.hurtlegear.com.au/categories/GoPro-Cameras/. Picking the right HERO3 model is all about feature preferences. Just remember that the build quality of each edition is virtually identical weighing just 2.6 ounces and they all come with a waterproof housing along with some useful mounting accessories. All models are Wi-Fi enabled as well so iOS devices with the GoPro app can control the HERO3 remotely.

 

Visit the official GoPro website at www.gopro.com, and their official Wikipedia page at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoPro.