Comparing the GoPro HD HERO3 to the HD HERO4

GoPro Comparison Chart
Features	HERO3+ SILVER	HERO4 SILVER	HERO4 BLACK
Video Resolution	1080/ 60, 720/120	4K/15, 2.7K/30, 1080/60, 960/100	4K/30, 4K/24, 2.7K/50, 1080/120, 1440/80, 720/120
Superview	1080/48, 720/100	1080/48, 720/120	4K/24, 1080/90, 720/120
Photo/Burst	10MP - 10/1 fps	12MP- 30/1 fps	12MP- 30/1 fps
Capture Modes & Features	Photo, Burst, Timelapse, Looping	Photo, Burst, Timelaspe, Continuous photo, Looping, Nightlapse, Night Photo	Photo, Burst, Timelaspe, Continuous photo, Looping, Nightlapse, Night Photo
Auto Low Light	X	Yes	Yes
Protune	X	Video & Photo	Video & Photo
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes	Yes
LCD (View/Play)	Optional BacPac	Integrated LCD	Optional Bacpac
GoPro Software	X	GoPro SW- offload & FW update	GoPro SW- offload & FW update

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GoPro Front Layout:

Updates with the GoPro HERO4: 

• Larger LCD screen

• LCD indicator lights moved to the LCD screen

• QuikCapture Mode

Be ready to capture the moment at a moment’s notice with new QuikCapture mode. It turns your GoPro into a one-button camera, allowing you to power on and start recording automatically with the press of a single button. Press once to record video, press and hold for two seconds to capture Time Lapse photos. Never worry again about missing an epic shot. 

Battery layout:

Now that the GoPro HD HERO4 Silver Edition features a built-in LCD screen GoPro had to change the battery location to the bottom of the camera instead of the back like the Hero3+. 

GoPro HD HERO4 Upgrades:

• Auto Low Light Mode

Capture the night sky in a whole new way. New Night Photo and Night Lapse modes offer customizable exposure settings of up to 30 seconds for single and Time Lapse photos. Whether you’re shooting the Milky Way or a campfire hangout, Night Photo and Night Lapse allow you to you capture ultra low-light scenes like never before. 

• 4K video at 30fps (HERO4 Black)
New frame rates on the GoPro HD HERO4 Black: 4K/30, 4K/24, 2.7K/50, 1080/120, 1440/80, 720/120
Example video of the GoPro HERO4 in 4k


• Built-in Wi-fi & Bluetooth 

Allows you to connect the GoPro to the smart remote or the GoPro app using bluetooth. This saves battery life.

• New Smart Remote (not included)
Control your GoPro remotely from distances of up to 600’ (180m) with this wearable, waterproof remote. Perfect for gear-mounted shots, you can power the camera on/off, adjust settings, start/stop recording and capture photos. When used with HERO4 cameras, you can also access the Settings/Tag button to quickly change settings, or use HiLight Tag to mark key moments while recording for easy playback, editing and sharing. Smart Remote enables control of up to 50 cameras at a time, and features 40% increased battery capacity compared to the Wi-Fi Remote. Mountable and waterproof to 32’ (10m). Includes a key ring and wrist strap for wearing the remote or attaching it to your gear.

• Protune for Videos & Photos 
Protune unlocks the camera’s full potential, delivering minimally compressed, cinema-caliber video optimized for professional productions, and advanced manual controls for photos and video. Flex your creativity with customizable settings for Color, ISO Limit, White Balance, Sharpness and Exposure—and enjoy the greatest degree of manual control available in a GoPro camera.