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Garmin VIRB Elite
  • Field of view (max)

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  • Effective pixels

    16 MP

  • Video resolution (60 fps)

    1280x960 pixels

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Key points

Effective pixels

16 MP

Height

32 in

Capacity

2000 mAh

Battery life

180 min

Accelerometer

Yes

GPS

Yes

854 x 480 (480w WVGA) 16:9

Yes

Weak points

Weight

170 oz

Depth

111 in

Street price (EUR)

399 €

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The Garmin Virb Elite looks very similar to Drift Innovation's action cameras, such as the Ghost-S or HD Ghost. It's slightly longer than the Drift...

TechRadar

The action camera market is starting to settle down, with a familiar formula of ultra wide-angle lens, ultra tough exterior and small size. Despite...

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Technical specifications

General
Available Yes
Release date (US) August 2013
Street price (US) 399 $
Released (FR) August 2013
Street price (EUR) 399 €
Colors
White
Display screen Yes
Type Visualisation screen (embedded)
Optics
Effective pixels 16 MP
Video
Video standard NTSC
File format MP4
Timelapse mode Yes
Time slots 0.5 s
1 s
2 s
5 s
10 s
30 s
60 s
Memory
Internal memory No
Memory card Yes
Type MicroSD
Included No
Sensor
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope No
Barometer No
Compass No
Resistance
Protective case Option
Shockproof Yes
Dustproof Yes
Freezeproof Yes
Water resistant Yes
Waterproof Yes
Waterproof (without case) 1 m
Waterproof (with case) 50 m
Size and weight
32 in
111 in
53 in
170 oz
Garmin VIRB Elite
Height 32 in
Width 53 in
Depth 111 in
Weight 170 oz
Photo
Image format JPEG
White balance and exposure settings Auto
Burst mode Yes
Number of pictures per second 6 / 1 sec
Video resolution
4096 x 2160 (4K Cin) 17:9 No
3840 x 2160 (4K) 16:9 No
2704 x 1524 (2,7K) 17:9 No
2704 x 1440 (2,7K Cin) 17:9 No
1920 x 1440 (1440p) 4:3 No
1920 x 1080 (1080p) 16:9 (Full HD) Yes
Frames per second 30 fps NTSC
1920 x 960 No
1920 x 720 No
1440 x 1080 (1080pS) 16:9 No
1280 x 960 (960p) 4:3 (Tall HD) Yes
Frames per second 30 ips NTSC
60 fps NTSC
1280 x 720 (720p) 16:9 (Action HD) Yes
Frames per second 30 fps NTSC
60 fps NTSC
960 x 720 No
854 x 480 (480w WVGA) 16:9 Yes
Frames per second 60 fps NTSC
120 fps NTSC
848 x 480 (480w WVGA) 16:9 No
840 x 480 (480w WVGA) 16:9 No
800 x 480 No
720 x 480 (480pH VGA) 3:2 (SD) No
640 x 480 (480p VGA) 4:3 (SD) No
Video resolution (60 fps) 1280x960 pixels
Slow Motion (best resolution > 100 fps) 854x480 pixels
Connectivity
Micro plug via USB adapter
3.5 mm
HDMI out Yes
GPS Yes
Type Embedded
USB Yes
Caracteristics Battery charging
Data transfert
Bluetooth No
Wi-Fi Yes
Remote control Option
Type of remote control Wi-Fi
NFC No
Battery
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 2000 mAh
Battery life 180 min



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