Both the GoPros (Hero4 Silver) and pro cam (Canon Vixia HF-G20) record in 1080P HD quality. Both have a LCD screen so a user can see what they are recording. The GoPros do have some advantages:
- waterproof
- compact
- special photo modes - time lapse and burst
The lightweight, easy to use pro cam (Canon Vixia HF-G20) has the following advantages:
- optical zoom for crisp, clear close ups
- better sound recording
- external light
- high quality video in low light settings
Here is a video comparing our cameras:
GoPro sample with a drone. The scene you see at the very end of the first video (with the GoPro) is a good example of the low light capabilities of one camera versus the other.
Pro camera sample: