Comparison between the GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition, the Hero 2, and the Sony HDR-AS15 HD Camera cameras.
If you want to buy an action sports camera, get the Hero 3. Sony and Contour got the chance to bring the competition to GoPro but GoPro’s innovative ideas for the their action cameras are far too advanced for any of the competition out there. For easy reading and viewing, just check out the chart I made below. If you got any questions about the chart or corrections you would like to make, feel free to post a comment below!
Comparison Chart Of GoPro and Sony
GoPro Hero 3 (Black Edition) |
GoPro Hero 2 | Sony HDR-AS15 | |
Price | $399.00 (USD) | $299.00 (USD) | $269.00 (USD) |
Image Sensor | CMOS Sensor (Pro Low-Light Performance) |
CMOS Sensor Good Low-Light Performance |
ExMor CMOS (Sony Brand CMOS Sensor) |
Maximum Video Resolution | 4K @ 15FPS (3840 X 2160 16:9) This is professional cinematic level resolution |
1080p (1920 X 1080 16:9) |
1080p (1920 X 1080 ) |
HD Slow Motion (Slowest) | 720p @ 120 fps Non-HD is @ 240fps |
720p @ 60fps Non-HD @ 120 fps |
720p @ 120 fps |
Max. Continuous Burst (Photos) | 12 mp @ 30 images a second | 11 mp at 10 images a second | 2 mp shots (no continuous burst mode) |
Built-in Features | Built-in Wifi included with Remote | none | Built-In Wifi (Remote controlled with a Smart Device) |
Field of View (FOV) | Varies by FOV setting of User 127 Degrees to Ultra wide 170 Degrees |
127~170 Degrees | 170 degres Only |
Battery Life | Approximately 2 hours | Approximately 2 hours | Approximately 2 hours (at VGA quality, can film up to 3 hours 5 seconds) |
Charging Time | 2 hours if charged with Plug 4 hours with USB to computer |
2 hours with Plug 4 hours via USB to computer |
4 hours |
Best Place of Usage With Issued Housing |
Sea, Air, and Land (anywhere!) | Air and Land (For underwater use, must purchase a flat lens filter to prevent blur) |
Air and Land (For underwater use, must purchase a flat lens filter to prevent blur) |
Max Depth of Waterprrof Housing | 60 meters | 60 meters | 60 meters |
Memory Card | Micro SD Card | SD Card | Micro SD Card |
Hero 3 Black Too Expensive they say?
No not really because the Hero 3 has got everything in one package. If you try to compare it to buying the wifi-bacpac for the Hero 2 it’s going to be about the same price.
Plus, as a diver, I love the Hero 3’s standard issued housing that has a flat lens for all activities and for underwater activities! The standard issued flat lens housing for the Hero 3 alone saves you another $50!
Finally, the 4K resolution is just beyond the scope of any action camera for “the” adventurist!!!
Therefore, $399 is a fair price such a nice camera!
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would you please explain more about the video quality difference between the Hero3 and the AS15
video quality
[quote name=”sherif elsaghir”]would you please explain more about the video quality difference between the Hero3 and the AS15[/quote]
If you get the black edition, the hd quality of 4k blows the Sony camera by a mile. Meaning , with the gopro black edition, you get the best quality available in the market right now.
Some say 4k is overkill but to me, if you have a 50 inch screen or just want to have killer video quality, the black edition is definitely worth the money.