Putting into consideration the need for SD card to reduce the size and cost of the camera, GoPro made some necessary adjustment or sacrifices in the bit rate. The bit rate will be lower but the quality of recording will be higher.
As a waterproof camera, the GoPro Hero 4 is capable of shooting videos under water up to a depth of 60 meters.
The camera also has a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth, and an HDMI port for uploading and for sharing the videos and photos easily to others via other devices using the GoPro App, Smart Remote3, among others.
The GoPro App transforms one’s smartphone and tablet into a live video remote for the GoPro Hero 4, offering full control of all functions and settings, easy shot preview, and playback, plus sharing via text, email, Facebook, and more.
The Smart Remote allows the user to control a number of GoPro cameras from distances of up to 600 meters.
GoPro Hero4 also features SuperView, a GoPro-exclusive video mode that captures the world’s most immersive wide-angle perspective. It allows the user to capture more of himself and his surroundings in the shot, resulting to captivating and ultra engaging footage at every adventure.