The GoPro camera has taken the world by storm with its versatility when it comes to taking action photos and videos. Casual vacationers to professional athletes have come to love the camera and its capabilities. A new model for the GoPro, the Hero 4, is set to get a release sometime in October.

The new Hero 4 is very compact, sturdy, and lightweight, weighing in at around 100g. As with previous GoPro Hero cameras, it comes with a special attachment that lets it connect to anything that comes into motion while filming or shooting pictures.

The camera is capable of taking high quality videos and photos in 4K quality. Videos taken in 4K are clocked in at 30fps. Lower resolutions are also available like 1080p at 120fps and 720p at 240fps. The Hero 4 is able to accomplish this through its SoC Ambarella dual A9 ARM Core Cortex TM-A9 1GHz processor with an FPU accelerator.

The Hero 4 comes with a set of new features to offer a better GoPro experience. The camera is equipped with a 13MP photosensor and new lens to help it with shooting in the dark. There's also the inclusion of multi-exposure and HDR WDR tone mapping, electronic image stabilization, and also improved MCTF.

This camera makes ease of use a priority which helps it stand out from the standard DLSR cameras that professionals use. Dual sensor interfaces, and a remote viewfinder playback makes the Hero 4 easier to use, even among casual photographers.

The thing that also makes the GoPro cameras popular is its Wi-FI capabilities, as well as its compatibility with USB and HDMI. Waterproofing also helps with athletes that are into water sports like surfing, kayaking, and even just a casual swim.

The GoPro Hero 4 is a better alternative for those who want to capture their high-octane action moments without the risk of damaging a high-cost DSLR camera. The Hero 4 only goes for around $350, much less expensive than the professionally-oriented DLSRs.