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Sealife Introducing – Micro 2.0 Floodproof Action Cam
Following the incredible success of Sealife’s first ever permanently sealed underwater camera – the Micro HD / HD+, Sealife has released a new and improved version for 2016, labeled as Sealife Micro 2.0!
The main upgrades implemented on the Micro 2.0 vs Micro HD are:
- Higher quality image sensor – 16mp still photos (vs 13mp on the HD)
- 60fps full 1080p HD video (vs 30fps on the previous version)
- WiFi on both models (Micro HD had no WiFi)
- 64GB/32GB models vs 32GB/16GB on the Micro HD+/HD
- 130 degree Fisheye lens – less distortion, optimal field of view
The Micro 2.0 maintains the easy-to-use design from its predecessor, with 3 large Piano Keys, easy to handle even with gloves, sealed flood-proof body, useful UW modes and large 2.4″ TFT LCD screen and more great features.
Check out this great comparison of the Sealife Micro 2.0 / HD vs GoPro 4, provided by Sealife:
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| Feature | SL Micro 2.0 | SL Micro HD | GoPro Hero 4 Silver | GoPro Hero 4 Black |
| H2O Sealing: | Permanent | Permanent | Small O-ring | Small O-ring |
| Display: | 2.4” built in | 2.4” built in | 2” Included | 2” $80 add-on |
| UW Modes: | 5 | 4 | None | None |
| Depth Rating: | 197′ | 197′ | 131′ | 131′ |
| Video: | 1080P – 60 FPS
(i.e., Stunning video with its 130’ lens) |
1080P – 30FPS | 1080P – 60 FPS | 4K (unusable for many U/W consumer applications) |
| Body Construction: | Rubber armored | Rubber armored | Thin plastic housing | Thin plastic housing |
| Battery | 2350 mAh | 2350 mAh | 1160 mAh | 1160 mAh |
| Battery Life: | 3 hours | 3 hours | Less than an hour! | Approx. 1 .5 hours; less than an hour with LCD |
| Grip: | Formfitting, Heavy Duty Rubber | Formfitting, Heavy Duty Rubber | None | None |
| Megapixel: | 16mp | 13mp | 12mp | 12mp |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes | None | None |
| Weight: | 266g | 266g | 147g | 152g |
| Controls: | 3 “Piano Keys” | 3 “Piano Keys” | 3 small buttons | 3 small buttons |
| Lens Angle: | 130 Degrees | 140 Degrees | 170 Degrees | 170 Degrees |
| Price: | $499-$549, Complete | $399-$499, Complete | $399 Base Price, extras needed (see below) | $499 Base Price, extras needed (see below) |
Add the following accessories to the GoPro to almost equal the included features of the Micro HD+:
$399 is the base price for Go Pro Hero 4 Silver
Add the following accessories to almost equal the included features of the Micro HD+:
- Dive Housing for deeper depths $59.99
- Color Correction Filter (Red) $69.99 (filters can trap air bubbles)
- Color Correction Filter (Magenta) $69.99 (filters can trap air bubbles)
- Micro SD Scan Disk Extreme 32GB $59.99
Accessory Total: $259.96
Grand Total including Hero 4 Silver $659.95
Add the following accessories to almost equal the included features of the Micro HD+:
$499 is the base price for the Go Pro Hero 4 Black
- Back Pack LCD Screen $79.99
- Dive Housing for deeper depths $59.99
- Color Correction Filter (Red) $69.99 (filters can trap air bubbles)
- Color Correction Filter (Magenta) $69.99 (filters can trap air bubbles)
- Micro SD Scan Disk Extreme 32GB $59.99
Accessory Total: $339.95
Grand Total including Hero 4 Black $839.94
- SeaLife WARRANTY: One-year, complete warranty against manufacturer’s
- GoPro WARRANTY: GoPro products and accessories are guaranteed against manufacturing defects one (1) year from the original date of purchase. GoPro’s sole obligation in the event of such defects during this period is to repair or replace the defective part or product with a comparable part or product at GoPro’s sole discretion. Except for such repair or replacement, the sale, processing or other handling of this product is without warranty, condition or other liability even though the defect or loss is caused by negligence or other fault. Damage resulting from use, accident, or normal wear and tear is not covered by this or any warranty. GoPro assumes no liability for any accident, injury, death, loss, or other claim related to or resulting from the use of this product. In no event shall GoPro be liable for incidental or consequential damages relating to or resulting from the use of this product or any of its parts. Because of possible user resealing error, this product is not warrantied against water housing leakage or any resulting damage. Please review and follow the instructions carefully when sealing the water housings. Returns or replacements of parts and/or products may be subject to shipping, handling, replacement and/or restocking fees.
Excerpt from ScubaGadget’s: Why the SeaLife HD+ could be a better choice for you article, 10/15/2015. A very thorough comparison of the SeaLife Micro to the GoPro Silver (emphasis theirs):
Conclusion: “But it is our impression that a majority of the divers who want to shoot underwater video prefer the simple, leak-proof, grab-and-go choice offered by the HD+. One said: “I don’t want to be afraid I am going flood my camera on every dive.” If that’s how you feel, the Micro HD+ is this camera is for.
IF….You don’t want to have to overthink the process. You don’t want to have to disassemble and carefully reassemble your camera kit between dives. You want a simple camera kit with big buttons that you can manipulate underwater. You want to leave all that complexity to the video-geeks. What are we talking about? You want a SeaLife Micro HD+.
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