Originally Posted by DrIsotope

For me, it's the pricepoint in what is becoming a crowded market. The top-end Hero cameras (like a Hero5 Black) cost as much as an entry DSLR-- so it's a whole lot of money for a relatively niche camera. My Sony was less than $150, and doesn't require special mounts (another complaint about GoPro, in my book.)

To the OP-- Samsung EVO. I've lost track of how many I've bought for myself, friends, family, etc. When anyone comes to abuse my Amazon Prime and order a micro SD, it's the EVO every time.