GoPro HERO4 Silver Video Resolutions, Framerates & Shooting Modes

Here’s a rundown of the video resolutions, framerates, fields of view, and Protune options available when shooting video on the GoPro HERO4 Silver.

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The GoPro HERO4 Silver is the middle camera in the HERO4 range. The Black is designed as the flagship model and has the most powerful video capabilities. The Silver is not quite as full-featured, although it still boasts some impressive features.

The Silver can shoot 4K video, but it maxes out at the 15fps framerate (a standard video framerate for smooth motion is typically within the 24 to 60 fps range). For slow-motion video, it can shoot 720p120 or 480p240. You can find the full list of the available video modes below.

GoPro HERO4 Silver Video Resolutions

These are the video resolutions available on the HERO4 Silver and how they compare to each other.

GoPro HERO4 Silver Video Resolutions and Framerates

Here’s the full list of resolutions and framerates available on the HERO4 Silver.

ResolutionFramerate (FPS)Field of View (FOV)DimensionsAspect Ratio
4K15Ultra Wide3840x216016:9
12.5Ultra Wide3840x216016:9
2.7KUltra Wide2704x152016:9
Medium2704x152016:9
Linear2704x152016:9
25Ultra Wide2704x152016:9
Medium2704x152016:9
Linear2704x152016:9
24Ultra Wide2704x152016:9
Medium2704x152016:9
Linear2704x152016:9
1440p48Ultra Wide1920x14404:3
30Ultra Wide1920x14404:3
25Ultra Wide1920x14404:3
24Ultra Wide1920x14404:3
1080p60SuperView1920x108016:9
Ultra Wide1920x108016:9
Medium1920x108016:9
Linear1920x108016:9
Narrow1920x108016:9
50SuperView1920x108016:9
Ultra Wide1920x108016:9
Medium1920x108016:9
Linear1920x108016:9
Narrow1920x108016:9
48SuperView1920x108016:9
Ultra Wide1920x108016:9
Medium1920x108016:9
Linear1920x108016:9
Narrow1920x108016:9
30SuperView1920x108016:9
Ultra Wide1920x108016:9
Medium1920x108016:9
Linear1920x108016:9
Narrow1920x108016:9
25SuperView1920x108016:9
Ultra Wide1920x108016:9
Medium1920x108016:9
Linear1920x108016:9
Narrow1920x108016:9
24SuperView1920x108016:9
Ultra Wide1920x108016:9
Medium1920x108016:9
Linear1920x108016:9
Narrow1920x108016:9
960100Ultra Wide1280x9604:3
60Ultra Wide1280x9604:3
50Ultra Wide1280x9604:3
720pUltra Wide1280x72016:9
Medium1280x72016:9
Narrow1280x72016:9
100SuperView1280x72016:9
60SuperView1280x72016:9
Ultra Wide1280x72016:9
Medium1280x72016:9
Narrow1280x72016:9
50SuperView1280x72016:9
30Ultra Wide1280x72016:9
Medium1280x72016:9
Narrow1280x72016:9
25Ultra Wide1280x72016:9
Medium1280x72016:9
Narrow1280x72016:9
480240Ultra Wide848x48016:9

HERO4 Silver Video Fields of View

There are three main fields of view, or FOV, and two extra ones. The default is known as Ultra Wide (basically the same as the Wide setting in later models). It’s that distinctive fisheye look we’re used to from GoPro footage. It’s great for that immersive feel, but you have to get in close.

You can also choose Medium and Narrow, but these are only available at a few resolutions. They’re essentially digital zooms, not true optical zooms.

There’s a special SuperView FOV that’s available with some 1080p and 720p framerates. It’s an even wider view that crams in more vertical content and stretches it to fit the 16:9 aspect ratio. So it looks more natural but also can be more immersive for close POV shots.

Finally, there’s also the new Linear FOV. This FOV is designed to correct for the extreme distortion that the fisheye lens adds. You can see some examples here. It’s especially useful if you’re shooting aerial footage from a drone, and that’s why it was added to the camera as an update–to make it compatible with the Karma drone that was being released around that time.

The Linear FOV wasn’t available on the camera when it was released (and you won’t find it mentioned in the product manual), but it was added with a firmware update (v05.00). So if you don’t see it as an option on your camera, make sure that your firmware is up to date (you can find the firmware and instructions here).

Auto Low Light

This setting doesn’t increase the sensor’s sensitivity to light–it drops the video framerate lower if necessary to accommodate a lower shutter speed, thus allowing more light in for each frame.

It doesn’t work at all framerates–specifically, the 240fps or 30fps or slower.

HERO4 Silver Protune Options When Shooting Video

Here are the Protune options for the video mode on the HERO4 Silver.

Protune OptionHERO4 Silver
ColorGoPro Color
Flat
White BalanceAuto
3000K
4000K
4800K
5500K
6000K
6500K
Native
Shutter / Manual ExposureAuto
1/60
1/120
1/240
ISO Limit6400
3200
1600
1200
800
400
SharpnessHigh
Medium
Low
Exposure Compensation-2 to +2

Things Worth Knowing

Manual. You find the GoPro HERO4 Silver manual on GoPro’s website here. It’s worth noting that it hasn’t been updated with firmware (v05.00) and doesn’t include the new Linear FOV.

The Latest Model: GoPro HERO11 Black

Released in the fall of 2022, the HERO11 is GoPro's current model. Well, actually two models.

First, there's the flagship Black that has all the bells and whistles and sets the standard for action cameras.

GoPro HERO11 Black
  • Shoot 5.3K60 & 4K120 video at up to 120Mbps bitrate
  • Take 27MP photos
  • Waterproof to 33ft / 10m without a separate housing
  • Built-in mount point
  • HyperSmooth 5.0 In-camera Video Stabilization creates smooth video without a gimbal
  • Shoot up to 8x slow motion

A couple of months later, they released Black Mini. It's smaller and shares many of the flagship models capabilities, but it's also stripped-down in important ways. For instance, it doesn't have a touchscreen, its battery isn't removable, and it shoots video only (so no photo mode).

GoPro HERO11 Black Mini
  • Shoot 5.3K60 & 4K120 video at up to 120Mbps bitrate
  • Compact form factor
  • Waterproof to 33ft / 10m without a separate housing
  • 2x built-in mount point
  • HyperSmooth 5.0 in-camera video stabilization
  • Shoot up to 8x slow motion @ 2.7K
  • Built-in battery
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David Coleman

I'm a freelance travel photographer based in Washington DC. Seven continents, up mountains, underwater, and a bunch of places in between. My images have appeared in numerous publications, and you can check out some of my travel photography here. I've been shooting with GoPros for years, starting with the HD HERO, and have owned and used every model since. More »

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