Battle Damage: GoPro vs Competitors

Summary

In this article, we test the durability of the popular action camera, GoPro, against its competitors, Contour and Sony. The cameras are tested without their cases to see how they fare against each other in the face of hard impact. While Sony and Contour may have an advantage underwater, we are here to test their durability against solid ground.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Q&A
  • How did the three cameras withstand the impact test?
  • Were the cameras able to record footage after the impact?
  • How did the GoPro fare when spiked like a football?

  Introduction

  GoPro has long been the leader in action cameras, holding a strong grip on the market. However, with Contour and Sony entering the market with their own competitive, cheaper cameras, it is time to conduct a durability test to see how they stack up against the reigning champion. The cameras are tested without their cases to see which one can withstand the most damage.

  Q&A

  How did the three cameras withstand the impact test?

  During the impact test, the Contour and Sony cameras did not fare well. Both cameras’ files from the actual impact became corrupt and were unplayable, even though the impact was only from a 15-foot drop. In contrast, the GoPro camera was still recording after the impact and the file from the drop did play, although there was some stuttering during playback.

  Were the cameras able to record footage after the impact?

  The Contour and Sony cameras were not able to record footage after the impact as their files became corrupt. However, the GoPro was still able to record footage after the impact, albeit with some stuttering during playback.

  How did the GoPro fare when spiked like a football?

  The GoPro camera was spiked like a football, and surprisingly, it still managed to record. However, the camera froze and stopped recording after a steel plate melted onto it. It is unclear if the footage will still work.

  Conclusion

  In conclusion, the GoPro camera proved to be the toughest during our durability test against Contour and Sony. While Sony and Contour may have cheaper cameras that work well underwater, they still have a long way to go in terms of durability against solid ground. It is clear why GoPro has maintained its number one position in the action camera market.