
The GoPro Hero 5 Session can also shoot 4K video, gets voice activation and WiFi, but no GPS BikeRadar The Hero 5 Black has higher spec, but it could be overkill for your needs. It’s not as simple as saying one of these GoPros is better than the other - the Hero 5 Session could be perfect if you want an action camera that’s as small as possible, so you can fit it to a helmet or under your saddle.

So in the Hero 5 range, you have two choices: the cheaper Hero 5 Session and the high-end Hero 5 Black. Oh, and the ‘Hero 5’ part refers to the fact they’re fifth generation cameras, following the Hero 4. It usually has the lowest specs in terms of resolution and frame rate, the lowest price, and is aimed firmly at consumers wanting hassle-free footage. The GoPro Session is the smallest action camera in the range, and the simplest - just one button to switch recording on or off, with all other controls done via the mobile app. people who are skilled at shooting action camera footage. GoPro seems to have dispensed with the ‘Silver’ label, present on the previous generation, which was aimed at prosumers, i.e.

The ‘Black’ label is its indicator for the top-end model in terms of picture quality and price, and can be thought of as pro-level equipment. To begin, it’s worth explaining GoPro’s slightly confusing naming conventions.

GoPro’s Hero 5 Black has a simple on/off/record button on the top BikeRadar
