The GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition Camera is 15% smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the HERO3. It also features faster built-in Wi-Fi than the HERO3. The HERO3+ is designed for recording a variety of adventure sports and it comes with a rugged housing that is waterproof down to a depth of 131' (40m). The camera captures Full HD 1920 x 1080p video at 60 fps, as well as 1280 x 720p at 120 fps. It supports both NTSC and PAL video systems as well. For still images, the HERO3+ supports up to 10MP photos with a burst rate of up to 10 fps. The HERO3+ is compatible with the optional Wi-Fi Remote, LCD Touch BacPac and Battery BacPac (all sold separately). It comes with two mounts to get you started, but it's also compatible with a variety of mounting accessories for most outdoor adventure and action sports. The HERO3+ camera features an ultra wide angle glass lens, a low-light image sensor and a microSD card slot. There's a built-in mono microphone and a port for optional accessories including the 3.5mm Stereo Mic Adapter and Composite A/V Adapter, which are both sold separately. To ensure you get the best shot possible, the HERO3+ is equipped with advanced capture settings including Looping Video, Continuous Photo and White Balance. Plus, it supports time-lapse recording. The HERO3+ also works with the improved GoPro Studio 2.0 software, which allows you to easily create professional-quality videos with your GoPro content. The camera's other features include enhanced low-light performance and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which lasts 30% longer than the HERO3 battery.
Image Sensor | Low-light image sensor |
Lens | Ultra-sharp 6-element aspherical glass lens |
Focal Length | Not specified by manufacturer |
Aperture | Fixed f/2.8 aperture |
Video System |
NTSC PAL |
Recording Media |
MicroSD card slot x 1 (Class 10 memory card required) MicroSD card slot supports up to 64GB cards |
Video Format |
Codec: H.264 Format: MP4 |
Supported Video Resolutions |
Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 50 fps Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 30 fps Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 25 fps HD (4:3): 1280 x 960p at 60 fps HD (4:3): 1280 x 960p at 50 fps HD (4:3): 1280 x 960p at 30 fps HD (4:3): 1280 x 960p at 25 fps HD (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 120 fps HD (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 100 fps HD (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 60 fps HD (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 50 fps HD (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 30 fps HD (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 25 fps WVGA (16:9): 848 x 480p at 120 fps WVGA (16:9): 848 x 480p at 100 fps WVGA (16:9): 848 x 480p at 60 fps WVGA (16:9): 848 x 480p at 50 fps |
Photo Resolution |
10MP (3680 x 2760) 7MP (3072 x 2304) 5MP (2624 x 1968) |
Burst Mode |
10 photos per 1 sec 5 photos per 1 sec 3 photos per 1 sec |
Interval Recording |
0.5 sec 1 sec 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 60 sec |
Audio |
Mono, 48 kHz, AAC compression with AGC (automatic gain control) Increased audio range by approx. 10 dB compared to HERO3: Silver Edition Handles approx. 2x greater volume without distortion compared to HERO3: Silver Edition Supports optional 3.5 mm stereo microphone adapter (sold separately) |
Wireless Connectivity | Built-in Wi-Fi |
Interfaces |
Mini-USB port x 1 (supports charging, connecting to a computer, 3.5 mm stereo microphone via optional adapter and playback to composite TV via optional cable Micro-HDMI x 1 (supports playback to HDTV via optional cable) |
Playback |
HDTV: Micro-HDMI to HDMI cable required (sold separately) TV: Mini-USB to composite cable required (sold separately) LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately): Attach to camera for photo/video preview and playback GoPro App (free): Use smartphone/tablet for photo/video preview and playback Computer: Connect via mini-USB to USB cable (included), or copy files from microSD card to computer |
Built-In Speakers | No |
Built-In Microphone | Yes (mono microphone) |
Housing | Waterproof to 131' (40 m) |
Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (rated at 1180 mAh, 3.7 V, 4366 mWh) |
Battery Life |
1080p at 60 fps: 2:15 (with Wi-Fi off) 1080p at 60 fps: 2:00 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) 1080p at 60 fps: 1:30 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) 1080p at 60 fps: 1:30 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) 1080p at 30 fps: 3:00 (with Wi-Fi off) 1080p at 30 fps: 2:40 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) 1080p at 30 fps: 1:50 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) 1080p at 30 fps: 1:50 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) 960p at 60 fps: 2:30 (with Wi-Fi off) 960p at 60 fps: 2:15 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) 960p at 60 fps: 1:35 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) 960p at 60 fps: 1:35 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) 720p at 120 fps: 2:20 (with Wi-Fi off) 720p at 120 fps: 2:05 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) 720p at 120 fps: 1:30 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) 720p at 120 fps: 1:30 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) |
System Requirements |
Mac OS X 10.5 and later / Microsoft Windows Vista, 7 and later 2nd generation Intel Core-based processor or AMD equivalent (3rd generation Intel Core-i7 recommended) 2GB RAM (4GB or greater recommended) Graphics processor comparable to an Intel HD Graphics 3000, NVIDIA GeForce 600 Series, AMD Radeon HD6000 Series or better |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not specified by manufacturer |
Weight |
2.6 oz (74 g) camera only 4.8 oz (136 g) camera with housing |