The Hero 5 Session sees the return of the cubic form factor that GoPro debuted with last year's Hero Session (originally launched as the Hero 4 Session). But where the Hero Session initially struggled to find its footing, launching at the same price as the better-performing Hero 4 Silver (￡330),...

Great image quality; Sensitive dual microphones; Small size opens up mounting options; Easy operation

Non-removable battery; No WDR or RAW support for still images; No GPS

Update: The GoPro Hero5 Session release date is here and our review has been updated with a new video to show off the Karma drone that launches at the end of the month. Now that the official editing apps have launched, we'll refresh to a full review this week.

The Hero5 Session cuts down on size and weight, without sacrificing video quality.

Great design; Fast; responsive app; Digital image stabilization; 4K resolution; Waterproof to 33 feet without a case

Aggressive wind cancelling lowers audio quality; 4K difference not always noticeable; No removable battery

I've been using the Hero5 Session for capturing skiing videos and it's been working great. On really cold days I use a waterproof frame to help block the cold air and it helps the battery last longer.

The GoPro HERO5 Session was announced at the same time as the HERO5 Black, and is intended as an entry-level action camera - or some people may want to consider it as a second camera for the more advanced HERO5 Black.

Let me preface this with I looked at all the models and still chose this camera. I love the quality of the Hero 5 Session, the build, the video quality even all the options I have to mess around with settings and setups. But...

Very nice action camera; Great control via the App; Good image quality; Wide range of add-on accessories

The battery takes a long time to charge; and doesn't last very long

I was hoping the new Sessions would have less vibration on the wing of my plane and it does! The video looks great and I'm so glad I upgraded to a 4k Hero 5 Sessions camera.

Last year's GoPro Hero 4 Session was a small, barebones action camera. It was so simple, in fact, that it didn't even have the fancy 4K video recording of its bigger, more expensive counterparts.

Video recording at max 4K resolution; Wind noise reduction; Discreet

Lacklustre still image quality

Gave to my daughter for Christmas. She loves it