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WG-5 GPS action sports camera 16.79 MP Full HD CMOS 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3") 216 g vs WG-M2 Orange action sports camera 8 MP Full HD CMOS 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3") Wi-Fi 114 g

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WG-5 GPS action sports camera 16.79 MP Full HD CMOS 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3") 216 g
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WG-M2 Orange action sports camera 8 MP Full HD CMOS 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3") Wi-Fi 114 g
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WG-5 GPS action sports camera 16.79 MP Full HD CMOS 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3") 216 g
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WG-M2 Orange action sports camera 8 MP Full HD CMOS 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3") Wi-Fi 114 g
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Choose the WG-5 GPS action sports camera 16.79 MP Full HD CMOS 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3") 216 g if
  • Larger screen (3 vs 1.5 in)
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Choose the WG-M2 Orange action sports camera 8 MP Full HD CMOS 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3") Wi-Fi 114 g if
  • Easier one-handed use (1.5" vs 3")
  • Lighter in the hand (114 vs 216 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theWG-5 GPS action sports camera 16.79 MP Full HD CMOS 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3") 216 g1 win
+100%Larger screen3 vs 1.5 in
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Why pick theWG-M2 Orange action sports camera 8 MP Full HD CMOS 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3") Wi-Fi 114 g2 wins
−1.5"Easier one-handed use1.5" vs 3"
−102 gLighter in the hand114 vs 216 g
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Display4 differences
Screen size
3"
1.5"
Maximum image resolution
4608 x 3456 pixels
3264 x 2448 pixels
Still image resolution(s)
12M(1:1)(3456x3456) · 12M(16:9) (4608x2592) · 7M(3072x2304)
(4:3) 8M: 3264x2448 · 5M: 2592x1944 · (16:9) 6M: 3264x1840
Still Resolutions
12M(1:1)(3456x3456) · 12M(16:9) (4608x2592) · 7M(3072x2304)
(4:3) 8M: 3264x2448 · 5M: 2592x1944 · (16:9) 6M: 3264x1840
Performance2 differences
RAM
0.07 GB
0.068 GB
Storage (max)
0.07 GB
0.068 GB
Camera5 differences
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum video resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
3840 x 2160 pixels
Video Formats
H.264, MPEG4
AVC, H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Video formats supported
H.264, MPEG4
AVC, H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Video resolutions
1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 pixels
1280 x 720,1920 x 1080,3840 x 2160
Battery & charging1 difference
Weight (including battery)
236 g
136 g
Design8 differences
Weight
216 g
114 g
Colors
Grey
Orange
Depth
32 mm
77.8 mm
Dimensions
4.92 in (12.5 cm)
2.26 in (57.4 mm)
Height
64.5 mm
34.1 mm
Max Frame Rate
60 fps
120 fps
Maximum frame rate
60 fps
120 fps
Width
125 mm
57.4 mm
Connectivity1 difference
GPS (satellite)
Yes
No
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
1
Audio1 difference
White balance
Auto · Daylight · Fluorescent
Auto, Manual, Outdoor
General8 differences
AC adapter included
Yes
Yes
Compatible memory cards
SD, SDHC, SDXC
MicroSDHC
Effective megapixels (movie)
16 MP
8 MP
Manufacturer Sku
4652
03802
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)
100 mm
14 mm
Megapixels
16.79
8
Memory Cards
SD, SDHC, SDXC
MicroSDHC
Protection features
Crash proof · Dust resistant · Freeze resistant
Dust resistant · Freeze resistant · Shock resistant
Total megapixels
16.79 MP
8 MP
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