by GoPro
Buy new: $299.99
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Compare HD HERO Cameras
| HD HERO2 Professional | HD HERO Original | HD Hero 960 | |
| Features | |||
| Image Quality | |||
| Glass Lens Low Light Performance | 2x Sharper Professional | Sharp Standard | Sharp Standard |
| MegaPixels | 11, 8, 5 MP Wide 170º FOV Medium 127º FOV | 5 MP Wide 170º FOV | 5 MP Wide 170º FOV |
| Modes | Single 10 Photos in 1 Sec Time-Lapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30, 60 Self-Timer | Single 3 Photos in 2 Sec Time-Lapse every 1, 2, 10, 30, 60 Self-Timer | Single 3 Photos in 2 Sec Time-Lapse every 1, 2, 10, 30, 60 Self Timer |
| Video Resolution / FPS / FOV | |||
| 1080p | 1920x1080 / 16:9 Wide 170º FOV Medium 127º FOV Narrow 90º FOV 30 FPS | 1920x1080 / 16:9 Medium 127º FOV 30 FPS | Not Compatible |
| 960p | 1280x960 / 4:3 Wide 170º FOV 48 FPS 30 FPS | 1280x960 / 4:3 Wide 170º FOV 30 FPS | 1280x960 / 4:3 Wide 170º FOV 30 FPS |
| 720p | 1280x720 / 16:9 Wide 170º FOV Medium 127º FOV Narrow 90º FOV 30 FPS 60 FPS | 1280x720 / 16:9 Wide 170º FOV 30 FPS 60 FPS | 1280x720 / 16:9 Wide 170º FOV 30 FPS |
| WVGA | 848x480 / 16:9 Wide 170º FOV Medium 127º FOV 120 FPS 60 FPS | 848x480 / 16:9 Wide 170º FOV 60 FPS | 848x480 / 16:9 Wide 170º FOV 60 FPS |
| Usability | |||
| User Interface | Simple Language-Based Interface | 3-Digit Code Interface | 3-Digit Code Interface |
| LED Lights | 4 (On all Sides) | 1 | 1 |
| Audio | Natural Sound Mode + High Wind Mode | High Wind Mode | High Wind Mode |
| Inputs | Mini-HDMI Port, Composite Port, USB, SD, HERO Port, 3.5mm External Stero Mic Input | Composite Port, Component Port, USB, SD, HERO Port | Composite Port, Component Port, USB, SD |
| Average Battery Life | 2.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Simultaneous Record + Charge | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compatibility | |||
| Wi-Fi BacPac + Remote | Wi-Fi BacPac + Wi-Fi Remote Compatible Wi-Fi Remote Control via Smartphone / Tablet / Computer App Wi-Fi Video Preview + Playback On Smartphone / Tablet / Computer Wi-Fi Streaming to Web | Wi-Fi BacPac + Wi-Fi Remote Compatible Wi-Fi Remote control via Smartphone / Tablet / computer App | Not Compatible |
| Other GoPro BacPacs | LCD BacPac, Battery BacPac, 3D HERO System, Wi-Fi BacPac, Wi-Fi Remote | LCD BacPac, Battery BacPac, 3D HERO System, Wi-Fi BacPac (Control Only), Wi-Fi Remote (Control Only) | Not Compatible |
GoPro spared no-expense engineering the HD HERO2. The result is arguably the most versatile, powerful and easy to use camera in the world.