GoPro's first with touchscreen — 4K 15fps and 1080p 60fps with built-in LCD for framing.
The GoPro Hero 4 Silver was released in 2014 as the mid-tier Hero 4 variant, featuring 4K recording at 15fps maximum and 1080/60fps. 12MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. At approximately 82g. Natively waterproof to 40m in housing. Built-in touchscreen LCD (Hero 4 Silver differentiator vs Hero 4 Black).
1/2.3-inch CMOS, 12MP. 4K (3840×2160) at 15fps maximum (NOT 30fps — 4K/30fps is Hero 4 Black). 2.7K at 30fps; 1440p at 80fps; 1080p at 60fps; 720p at 120fps. Approximately 82g. Waterproof to 40m in housing. Built-in 2-inch touchscreen LCD (absent on Hero 4 Black). Fixed wide-angle lens.
The key distinction between Hero 4 Silver and Hero 4 Black is the 4K frame rate: the Silver maxes out at 4K/15fps, while the Black supports 4K/30fps. The Silver adds the built-in touchscreen LCD that the Black lacks. 1080/60fps is shared between both variants. The Silver positions as the practical touchscreen-equipped option while the Black prioritises maximum video capability.
On the used market the GoPro Hero 4 Silver is affordable as a vintage action camera. Condition checks: waterproof housing seals, touchscreen LCD function, battery health, lens element for scratches. Note: 4K maximum is 15fps only (not 30fps). Fixed wide lens. Waterproof to 40m in housing.