Originally Posted by
weshigh
I have a Contour ROAM, it seems like the GoPros have better low light performance, but I've been mostly happy with my Contour. You can see my videos at
http://www.youtube.com/weshigh to see how they look. The Contours are a little bit less conspicuous on your head. It does add some extra weight which the higher up will have more change on how it feels.
The GoPro seems to sit higher, but you can also get a chest mount with GoPro.
I'm not sure if you are aware of it, but you can also 'rig' the GoPro chest mount so that it will work with a Contour camera, and it's pretty easy to do. Here is a video explaining how:
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reB0Ew_AyQo
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDAp9uelYdI
I actually think GoPro has an edge in both image quality and in the mounts being cheaper, but I like the form factor of the Contour cameras better, especially when mounted on a helmet. The GoPro cameras just sort of stick up high in the air and look a little bit odd.