Contour GPS Review

NOTE: We did not have the Contour GPS in our head-to-head tests so this review is based on our use other Contour models and by comparing the manufacturer's published specs.

Likes
The Contour GPS has, you guessed it, GPS capability (as does the Contour+). Keep in mind, you can't actually use this as a GPS in the field. However, when you edit your footage, you can map where the footage was shot. This is especially useful when BASE jumping, mountain bike riding and when used with motorsports.

This camera also streams to your smartphone vie Bluetooth so you can view your footage, something that only the Contour+ and Hero2 will do.

Other than that, the GPS has all the great features of the Contour line: easy on and off, sleek profile, good looks, laser alignment and ability to rotate the lens.

Dislikes
The wide angle lens is 135 degrees, which is less than all the other helmet cams we tested. Having a wider angle lens is very important to us for most sports because often that little bit extra field of vision is the difference between catching the edge of the action or missing it completely. It's a little puzzling why the lower cost option, the Contour Roam, has the same wider lens as the Contour+. Why give the better lens to the low-cost camera than the mid-range camera?

In general, the Contour cameras do not come with as many mounts and accessories as the GoPros and you have to buy the mounts separately. The Contour GPS does not come with a waterproof case. If you want a waterproof case, you have to pay an extra $40 for the Contour Waterproof Case and if you want to mount it in the water you have to buy the Contour Surf Mount ($20).