The two features won’t come embedded in the same product

Sep 26, 2014 06:29 GMT  ·  By

The rumor mill has been busy reporting that the highly anticipated GoPro HERO4 will see the light of day before the end of the year, and luckily we already have a date for when this will happen.

Interestingly enough, according to a report from Peta Pixel, the camera will be unveiled on October 8, which is the same day when HTC is scheduled to hold a press event in New York, where we expect to see the smartphone maker unleash a GoPro competitor that will supposedly be called the ReCamera.

Anyway, going back to the GoPro camera, the product will come in Black and Silver editions and bring about 4K video recording at 30fps and a built-in touch display.

Before getting extremely excited, we should mention that two features won’t appear on the same camera, but in two separate models, the HERO4 Black and the HERO4 Silver. Now let’s take each camera at the time and see what the differences between them will be.

GoPro HERO4 Black

The Black version is being called “the most advanced GoPro ever” and takes advantage a processor twice as powerful compared to what was available with predecessors and improved image quality.

If the previous-generation GoPro HERO3 could capture 4K at 15fps, the HERO4 Black model can now do the same at 30fps, delivering higher levels of quality than it was possible to achieve with its predecessor.

Users will also be able to shoot 2.7K at 50fps, 1440p at 80fps, 1080 at 120fps, 960p at 120fps and 720p at 120fps. However, it seems the GoPRO HERO4 Black does not support 240fps anymore.

As for still imagery, the set standard is 12-megapixel photographs at 30fps.

Most importantly, the camera adds new manual settings for photo and video, so now you’ll be able to control color, ISO limit, exposure and such. Getting manual controls over exposure is something that will probably get a lot of customers excited.

Since we’re on the topic of exposure, we’ll tell you that the camera offers setting for exposure settings for nighttime shooting.

On top of that, you’ll be getting a “HiLight Tag” function for highlighting key moments in footage, a QuickCapture feat to wake up the camera and start recording just by virtue of pressing a mere button plus auto low light feats.

The Black version can be set to three different field-of-view settings including Ultra Wide, Medium and Narrow. Audio capture now supports 2x the dynamic range compared to what was found in the previous generation.

HERO4 Silver

Unlike the Black model, the Silver one does not come with 4K video capture at 30fps, but it does offer a convenience some of you might enjoy, in the form of a built-in touch display.

Even so, you can still shoot 4K at 15fps and more (2.7K at 30fps, 1440p at 48fps, 1080p at 60fps, 960p at 100 fps and 720p at 120fps).

As for the remaining features, they are pretty much the same as those of the HERO4 Black.

We should also mention, the two cameras are compatible with older with GoPro mounts and accessories.

The two new shooters will be announced alongside a slew of accessories including a blackout housing that provides the camera with a matte black finish for low-glare shooting, removable battery pack, dual battery charger, wearable waterproof remote and a grip to keep the camera afloat.

There’s no official information about the price of the device, but speculation has it the GoPro HERO4’s price will start at $499.95 / €392.

GoPro HERO4 camera (7 Images)

GoPro HERO4 Black version
GoPro HERO4 Black can shoot 4K at 30fpsGoPro HERO4 Silver showing built-in touchscreen display
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