Helmet POV Video Cameras Comparison
Helmet cameras, aka point of view cameras have made a huge impression on the action sports scene in the last few years. The advent of these small, rugged gear mounted cameras makes it easy to shoot wide angle action scenes like you see on ESPN without breaking your neck.
Helmet cam manufacturers have also been very competitive with each other, bringing out better spec'd models with HDTV resolution, improved sound, BlueTooth capabilities, and more at very aggressive prices.
Top brands like Contour, GoPro, Drift Innovation, V.I.O., and Liquid Image are popular choices among skiers, snowboarders, surfers, motorsport racers, skydivers, scuba divers and other action sports enthusiasts.
HD Camera Comparison Chart
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| Resolution Settings: | 1080p @ 25/30 fps 960p @ 25/30 or 48/50 fps 720p @ 25/30 or 50/60 fps WVGA @ 50/60 or 100/120 fps |
1080p @ 25/30fps 960p @ 25/30fps 720p @ 25/30 or 50/60 fps |
1080p @ 25/30 fps 720p @ 25/30 or 50/60 fps WVGA @ 25/30 or 50/60 fps |
| Field of View (FOV): | 170° ultra wide angle in 960p, 720p and WVGA 90°, 127° and 170° in 1080p |
170° in 960p and 720p 125° in 1080p |
170° ultra wide angle in 720p and 1080p |
| Sensor Type: | 1/2.3" 12MP CMOS | 5 MP CMOS | 9 MP CMOS |
| Video Format: | H.264, saved as MP4 (.mp4) file | H.264, saved as MOV (.mov) file | H.264, saved as MOV (.mov) file |
| Photo Capture Modes: | Single shot Time-Lapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds 10 photo burst Self-timer |
Time-Lapse every 3, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds | Single shot Time Lapse every 2, 3, 5, 10 or 30 seconds |
| Memory: | SD, up to 32GB Capacity (SDHC) | MicroSD, up to 32 GB capacity | SD, up to 32GB Capacity (SDHC) |
| Power: | Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion | Rechargeable 1050mAh Lithium-Ion | Rechargeable 1110 mAh Lithium-Ion |
| Audio: | Built-in, mono, 48 kHz with AGC (automatic gain control) External 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Input |
Built-in omni-directional with user controlled mic gain External 2.5mm mono microphone jack |
Built-in External 2.5mm mono microphone jack |
| Dimensions (H x W x D): |
1.6" x 2.4" x 1.2" 42mm x 60mm x 30mm |
2.3" x 1.3" x 3.75" |
4.1" x 2" x 1.3" 104mm x 50mm x 33mm |
| Weight: | 6oz / 172g (including battery & housing) | 5.3 oz / 150 grams (including battery) | 4.2oz / 120g (including battery) |
| Waterproof: | Up to 197' / 60m | Water Resistent Up to 197' / 60m with optional Waterproof Case |
Water Resistent Up to 98' / 30m with optional Waterproof Case |
| Operating System: | Windows Vista, 7 and later; Mac OS X 10.5 and later | Windows XP, Vista and 7; Mac OS X 10.5 and later. | Windows XP and Vista; Mac OS X 10.2 and later |
| Check out the GoPro HERO2 camera | Check out the Contour+ camera | Check out the Drift HD camera | |
| Read our GoPro HD HERO2 Review! | Read our Contour+ Review! | Read our Drift HD Review! |
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