I think the GoPro has better and more features than the Contour. It has still image, time laspe, a LCD piggy back option and I believe the brightness can be adjust without a computer, although I may have a quick fix for that in my Contour. I set mine on a brighter scale for my morning darkness ride and reset it at my work computer for the afternoon sun. However if I do not have computer access than I will try to screw on a Neutral density filter onto the optional threaded lens so that the lights will get cut down and not have over expose video in the sun.

I chosed a Contour for several different reasons. It was the mounting on my helmet and Amazon sale price that lead me to buy it. My helmet has a flashlight which means the camera will be mounted on the side. The sleek profile of the contour seem more fitting. The larger on/off recording button is nice when using gloves.

Don't know what editing software GoPro provide, but the Contour storyteller is not a editing software whatsoever. So most likely you will need a editing software for the Contour.