In video mode, the rear touchscreen enables you to scroll through four presets, each designed to suit a range of scenarios. These presets are called Standard, Activity, Cinematic and Slo-Mo. Each of them can be customised to suit your needs, and you also have the ability to create an extra six custom presets and add them to an easy-access list. Despite all the GoPro generations listed above, there isn’t really anything significant that has changed with each iteration over the past five years. The Hero4 cameras have Bluetooth connectivity, in addition to the WiFi built-in by the Hero3+ shooters. All cameras can be used with the Smart Remote and the GoPro App. Not all GoPros are waterproof without a separate housing. Newer GoPro models are on their own, but older models (such as the Hero 2, Hero 3, and Hero 4) need a separate housing. I included the Go Pro versions by year so you can decide whether it’s worth saving some money in buying an older model.

The whole point if a GoPro is to record your life’s most exciting moments. Now don’t expect to end up with thrilling video footage if the camera isn’t up to scratch. That’s why video resolution is perhaps the most important aspect of any GoPro.

If portability is of utmost importance to you then the Hero 4 Session and Hero 5 Session are the way to go. It’s hard to give exact figures when it comes to battery life because it depends on how you use your GoPro, the temperature, and the age of the battery. However, we have given some approximate figures below. These are for continuous recording of 1080p video with no other features turned on. Model By default, the app enables you to see a streaming preview of what the camera is seeing. While there is a short delay of about 1-2 seconds, it's a definite improvement over the last model. However, this delay is still a little annoying. The menu navigation system remains the same as before, requiring you to use the buttons in combination to swap through the menu items, select and confirm. At first it can be difficult to find the options that you want, but after a short time (and once you find the settings that suit your activity) this stops being an issue. Wireless control All of these GoPros use reasonably fast fixed F2.8 aperture ultra-wide-angle lenses. The GoPro HERO4 offers a lens aperture of f/2.8, while the GoPro HERO3+ offers a lens aperture of f/2.8. The GoPro HERO4 is therefore capable of capturing images with greater clarity and detail than the GoPro HERO3+. Field of view (FOV).

Each GoPro Model weighs between 70g and 130g. Unless you’re trying to climb Everest, these differences don’t really affect anything, as 70g and 130g are both exceptionally light. However, what may matter is the size. You will find that the Hero 4 session and Hero 5 Session have a different design to the rest of the models. They are basically small cubes with dimensions of around 37.9mm (width) by 37.9mm (height) by 36.1mm(depth). This makes them approximately half the size of other models. Both fit in the same housing. However, if you plan to take them in water or around it, you will need to use separate clear standard housing. Other FeaturesThe third button on the side of the camera activates the Wi-Fi system. Once this is switched on, it works in the same way as the previous version, enabling a straight connection to your computer, wireless remote or to the iOS or Android app. They are identical in terms of design and build. The HERO4 Silver is heavier due to the addition of an LCD screen.