Originally Posted by
Hypno Toad
Yes and no.... I already have mounts for my GoPro, so I'm invested in GoPro.
Video quality has been important to me; the most common reason I save/post a video is because of a dangerous driver. Getting a clear image of the licence plate isn't easy at road speed; therefore, high-quality video has a real value to me.
Here's an example from my Hero 2, this video was complimented by the local PD for its video quality:
All of the clones are fully compatible with GoPro mounts.
The video from the < $100 clones are better than the quality of the cheaper GoPros, and not really that much different than even the better ones. Generally the $80 SJCAMs are comparable with the current Hero Silver, better than the White, not as good as the Black. But you'd hope a $400 camera would be better than an $80 one. It's just surprising that the $80 is as good as their $300 camera.
Or not really surprising since you're paying for the ink on the front that says "GoPro"