{"id":2678,"date":"2016-05-07T23:45:21","date_gmt":"2016-05-07T20:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/andreimusaev.com\/en\/?p=2678"},"modified":"2016-05-09T18:32:13","modified_gmt":"2016-05-09T15:32:13","slug":"choosing-action-camera-polaroid-cube-plus-vs-gopro-hero-4-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andreimusaev.com\/en\/2016\/05\/07\/choosing-action-camera-polaroid-cube-plus-vs-gopro-hero-4-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing action camera (Polaroid Cube Plus vs GoPro Hero 4 Session)"},"content":{"rendered":"

To film my first steps and victories (and inevitable failures which I hope will be less common) on the way of making my racing dream come true, I have decided to get the most compact action camera that could be fixed on a helmet, a\u00a0car (outside or inside) or set up on the circuit.<\/p>\n

I could have done an in-depth technical review of all action cameras currently available in the Russian market, but to keep to the point, I will tell you straight away that Polaroid Cube Plus<\/a>\u00a0and GoPro Hero 4 Session<\/a>\u00a0have made it to the final short list. I will make my final choice between them.<\/p>\n

If just the price is considered \u2013 the Cube is the winner, if just the parameters \u2013 Session. If we compare both according to the price, parameters, and the complete set \u2013 the choice isn’t so obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Appearance<\/td>\n\u00a0\"Polaroid<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0\"GoPro<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Name<\/td>\nPolaroid Cube Plus<\/td>\nGoPro Hero 4 Session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average retail price<\/td>\n12,500 rub.<\/td>\n19,000 rub.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Measurements<\/td>\n35x35x35 mm<\/td>\n38x38x38 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n47 g<\/td>\n74 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matrix<\/td>\n8 Mp<\/td>\n8 Mp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Image stabilizer<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video resolution<\/td>\n1920×1080, 30 frames per sec.<\/p>\n

1280×720, 30 frames per sec.<\/td>\n

1920×1080, 60 frames per sec.<\/p>\n

1280×720, 100 frames per sec.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Max. photo resolution<\/td>\n2592×1944 pixels; JPEG<\/td>\n3264×2448 pixels; JPEG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sound<\/td>\n1 microphone<\/td>\nDouble microphone system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viewing angle<\/td>\n124 degrees<\/td>\n170 degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery, declared operating time<\/td>\nLi, 90 min<\/td>\nLi, 120 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water resistance<\/td>\nSplash protection<\/td>\nUp to 10 m deep<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Support of memory cards<\/td>\nmicroSD up to 64 Gb, class 10<\/td>\nmicroSD up to 64 Gb, class 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interfaces<\/td>\nMicro USB, Wi-Fi<\/td>\nMicro USB-interface, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other features<\/td>\nThe magnetized lower side \u2013 can be fixed to metal surfaces without additional fastening.<\/p>\n

Reviews often note that the Cube lens is lighter in itself<\/td>\n

Slow-motion, Time-lapse mode, Wi-Fi remote control, the night mode is declared, but reviews note that even in twilight it is much worse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Complete set (besides the camera)<\/td>\nMicro USB\u00a0cable<\/td>\nstandard frame, low-profile frame, curved sticky fastening, straight sticky fastening, assembly latch with a hinge, assembly latches, Micro USB cable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Having deliberated a little (and having consulted a friend who is a professional camera man), I nevertheless have decided to choose GoPro Hero 4 Session because:<\/p>\n

a) Technical capabilities and parameters (viewing angle, the frequency of shots, resolution) are better<\/p>\n

b) Double system of microphones and water tightness (at first it didn’t seem that important, but then you realize that you won’t have to worry in an unusual situation).<\/p>\n

c) GoPro has a good complete set with basic fastenings and frames<\/p>\n

d) Whatever one may do, GoPro will be more widely used, which means more support and accessories (various fastenings, suckers, frames and all the rest, including from third-party producers)<\/p>\n

Everyone makes their own choice, proceeding from their requirements and set purposes. In my case, I think I have made the optimum choice. For my experience of camera use read my other posts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I have decided to buy an action camera to record my racing progress. Polaroid Cube Plus and GoPro Hero 4 Session made the final short list. Read more to find out which camera I have chosen and why.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2503,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_s2mail":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[30,51],"class_list":["post-2678","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-equipment","tag-gopro","tag-polariod"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t