Cameras: GoPro or Magicam SD21

[September]

Hello,

I was going to get a GoPro HD Hero3 Black Edition next month whilst in the states as I hear they're much cheaper over there. However, my boss has just put me onto the AEE Magicam SD21.

It's litteraly half the price of the GoPro and offers a almost identical performance, it seems.

Here's a fair test of the two:



I wanted to know if anyone had any experience with either of the cameras and their thoughts on either or both...

 

[EltonFrog]

I'm tempted to say neither of them, keep your money in your pocket and enjoy riding your bike. However as a GoPro owner ( a nice gift that I rarely use) I'd say get the cheaper one, if it does that same job.

 

[BSRU]

The video does not compare the GoPro 3 Black with the AEE Magicam SD21, so it is not a valid comparison.
The GoPro Hero 2 and the GoPro 3 Silver are the same camera but in a different case, so pointless comparing with both.
Makes me wonder if video maker is biased for some reason.
The GoPro 3 Black, is a significant upgrade to the Hero 2/3 Silver.

You may want to consider the Sony AS100, as it has superior low light capabilities, quite important as the nights draw in.

 

[September]

I'm tempted to say neither of them, keep your money in your pocket and enjoy riding your bike. However as a GoPro owner ( a nice gift that I rarely use) I'd say get the cheaper one, if it does that same job.

I commute every day and do about 4-6 miles of heavy filtering depending on traffic per way. Last night I had a very close call - I think I want one purely for insurance purposes, should anything bad happen. I may get the cheaper one though, as you say.

The video does not compare the GoPro 3 Black with the AEE Magicam SD21, so it is not a valid comparison.
The GoPro Hero 2 and the GoPro 3 Silver are the same camera but in a different case, so pointless comparing with both.
Makes me wonder if video maker is biased for some reason.
The GoPro 3 Black, is a significant upgrade to the Hero 2/3 Silver.

You may want to consider the Sony AS100, as it has superior low light capabilities, quite important as the nights draw in.

Thanks for the comprehensive feedback - the price makes sense then!... I'll check out the Sony over the weekend. Thanks again.