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Comparison Chart

 

Special Notes:
Twenty20 is not included since they use low-res CMOS cameras - not high resolution CCD technology.

Higher Resolutions Compared Here:  Comparison Chart - Pro Grade Helmet Cam   (.pdf*)



Standard Grade Helmet Cam      
Xtreme Recall Viosport HelmetCamera
Superlight Adventure Cam II 380 Xtreme+
Camera      
Resolution 420 tvl 380 tvl 380 tvl
Size 19mm 22mm 21mm
Imager Brand (key to quality, Sony is best) Sony - SuperHAD Panasonic Sony - SuperHad
Imager Size (bigger is better) 1/3" 1/4" ?
Waterproof (submergible) Yes Yes Yes
Vacuum Sealed (guaranteed anti-fogging) Yes no no
Perspex (shatter-resistant technology)  Yes no no
Power Band Range 6v - 12v 12v (+/- 10%) 12v (+/- 10%)
Weight 44gr / 1.5oz 80gr / 2.8oz 170gr / 6oz (+)*
Cable Harness      
3rd Generation Cable harness Yes   Yes/No **   No (2nd gen only)
Submergible "Quick-disconnect"  Yes (light-weight) no Yes (brass)
Locking-Ring & O-Ring seal Yes no Yes
Connectors (new Sony camcorders) 3 6 9
Adapter needed (new Sony camcorders) No yes yes
Right-Angle Sony 10 pin AV on Harness Yes no no
Important to Sony camcorder owners!
Microphone      
Dual Microphone (stereo) option Yes no (2nd Gen only)
Waterproof (High Gain) Yes no No
Independently Positional Yes no Yes
Records Left/Right channels (single mic) Yes no  no
Reinforced Microphone body (ruggedized) Yes Yes no
Mounts      
High Speed Helmet Mount (included) no no Yes
Medium Speed Helmet Mount (included) Yes Yes no
Headband Mount (included) Yes no no
Number of helmet mount bases included 4 3 2 (?)
Battery      
Li-Ion battery option available Yes Yes no
Policies      
Return / Warranty 45 days / 1 yr ? 7 days / 3-12 mos
Restocking Fee no ? no

"?" = No published spec available.
(*) Spec unpublished; but considering heavy brass "quick-disconnect" & aluminum external mount, weight is easily 10oz (+)
(**) 3rd Gen with old style 3.5mm AV connectors, but not with new 10 pin AV connectors. You must then use your camcorder AV cable as an adapter and use a problematic set-up (not a right-angle connector). Camcorder damage is common with this configuration


Comparison Chart - Pro Grade Helmet Cam   (.pdf*)

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