Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 vs GoPro Hero5 Black
Garmin VIRB Ultra 30
2016 · $199.99 today
6941
GoPro Hero5 Black
2016 · $179.99 today
7646
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 is better
- Battery Capacity (mAh): 1250 vs 1220(higher)
Why GoPro Hero5 Black is better
- Weight (g): 118 vs 150(27% less)
Verdict
GoPro Hero5 Black leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 | GoPro Hero5 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K30 | 4K30 |
| Max Frame Rate at 4K (fps) | 30 | 30 |
| Photo Resolution (MP) | 12 | 12 |
| Field of View | Wide / Medium / Narrow | Wide / Medium / Narrow / Superview |
| Stabilization & Capture | ||
| Stabilization Type | Basic EIS | Basic EIS (video only) |
| Livestreaming | No | No |
| Durability & Design | ||
| Waterproof Depth w/ Case (m) | 30 | — |
| Weight (g) | 150 | 118● |
| Operating Temp | -10°C to 60°C | 0°C to 35°C |
| Waterproof Depth w/o Housing (m) | — | 10 |
| Battery & Connectivity | ||
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1250● | 1220 |
| Battery Life (min) | 90 | 90 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + ANT+ + GPS | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + GPS |
| Storage | microSD up to 128GB | microSD up to 128GB |