GoPro Digital Hero 5

GoPro Digital Hero 5
alaScore 80

31 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the value for money and battery. The usability and responsiveness are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are less positive about the image quality. Comments about the viewfinder and focus are different.

value for money, battery, portability, usability, responsiveness

image quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the GoPro Digital Hero 5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 31 reviews)

User Reviews  

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Poor image quality particularly underwater.

 

Spent small fortune for this camera with multiple extras purchased including extra memory card, wrist strap, dehumidefiers, etc.... Took camera to South America and Galapogos Islands for rugged shooting and underwater work. Wow, what a total bummer as...

None that I found

Poor image quality particular using underwater. Forget even trying it in less than extremely high light situations. This is NOT a camera I would reccommend for diving purposes. Even "above water" camera is less than impressive. Difficult to toggle thr

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Amazon review summary for the GoPro Digital Hero 5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of the GoPro Digital Hero 5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

value for money, battery, portability, usability, storage

75% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Excelent underwater camera

 

Excelent underwater camera

COOL, i toke a lot of photos in my honey moon travel in the Caribbean, all the photos are really good, very clear, and the camera have a excellent resolution (5MP), if you like the waters sports buy it.

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Like it but would have preferred a wider angle

 

Like it but would have preferred a wider angle

I used this camera for a rafting trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Pros: - The convenience of having it attached to your wrist. It was fully available for taking those spur of the moment shots. - It's waterproofness. I was able...

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well worth the money

 

well worth the money

This camera far surpassed my expectations. I paid $115 for it and wanted it for kayaking. I was willing to sacrifice picture quality for waterproof and most importantly the wrist strap. The wrist strap setup is top notch. It is so accessable and...

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Pleasantly surprised, shortcomings not a bother./

 

Pleasantly surprised, shortcomings not a bother./

When I bought this camera, I kept in mind the low price tag and obviously the size and mobility of this thing. I ski, skateboard and surf, and this camera seemed ideal for catching footage that wouldn't be possible any other way (without spending a lot...

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Good Enough, but Not Great

 

Good Enough, but Not Great

I've been able to capture some decent images with this camera, but it ain't the best thing in the world. However for only $150 it's almost disposable. The variety of mounting options make it possible to stick the camera almost anywhere. The mounts...

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A great little camera for extreme sports

 

A great little camera for extreme sports

I'm giving this 5 stars as it works as advertised. For basically a $100 camera it's excellent. It's small, it's portable, and with accessories available from the manufacturer you can attach this camera to bicycles, cars, motorcycles, helmets, kayaks,...

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It's just OK

 

It's just OK

The Hero 3 is a very basic camera solution for outdoor, active photography. Pros: -- It is small and easy to carry -- the wrist strap worked well and left the camera securely on my arm Cons: -- as mentioned in another review, the quality of...

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Fun little camera

 

Fun little camera

This camera does exactly what it's supposed to do. It doesn't take photos with the same quality as an SLR, but its small, light, straps to your arm so you can surf with it, and takes decent pictures and videos. I recommend some rechargeable AAA...

Product Specifications

The GoPro Digital HERO 5 Sports Wrist Camera is easy to use during any activity. This shockproof/waterproof wrist camera makes it easy to shoot digital video and photos during your favorite sporting activities. Miniature size and patented versatility combine with TV resolution video and 3 megapixel photos to form a highly-convenient and fun sports camera. This camera is ideal for the surfer, kite surfer, diver as the velcro wrist/leg strap has been specifically designed to take the roughest of surf and the deepest of dive sites.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Standard form factor
Supported Battery Form Factor:AAA

Digital Camera

Digital Camera Type:Compact
Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.3in
Height:1.8in
Weight:4.9oz
Width:2.3in

Header

Manufacturer:GoPro
Model:5
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:GoPro Digital Hero

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.8
Type:Lens

Miscellaneous

Underwater Use: Yes

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Type:CMOS
Sensor Resolution:5Megapixel

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVI / MJPEG
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera
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