I just did a quick video comparison test with my Inspire and from what I can see the ONLY video benefit to the Phantom 3 Professional is if you intend to upload or view in 4k.
I ran a test recording in 4k, then ran the same path recording in 1080p but at 60 FPS.
I then down sampled the 4k footage to 1080p in FCP and ran a side by side comparison. Aside from a slight FOV change the quality of the image is virtually identical with the exception that the 1080p recorded in 60 FPS looks much better/smoother.
I intend to get a Phantom 3 to compliment my Inspire when they become available (I don't do pre-orders) and all things considered I'll be getting the Advanced model and stick to 1080p @ 60 FPS.
Photos will be identical between the models and rather than having a fast charger I'll have extra batteries for less cost.
For the record I usually shoot in 4k on my Inspire but upload video in 1080p (mostly due to the rubbish internet speeds in Australia) however there is a very clear difference between 4k footage and 1080p if kept at original resolutions.
In another year or less there will probably be 4k @ 60 FPS available and that will be awesome but for now if you only do photos or upload at 1080p the Advanced is clearly a better option.
From comparing the Inspire to the GoPro 4 the Inspire is already much better than the GoPro in terms of picture quality and even the 1080p from the Inspire looks much better than the GoPro footage recorded in 4k and viewed at original resolutions. So the 3DR Solo makes even less sense when it's twice the price (GoPro included) of the base Phantom 3.
I ran a test recording in 4k, then ran the same path recording in 1080p but at 60 FPS.
I then down sampled the 4k footage to 1080p in FCP and ran a side by side comparison. Aside from a slight FOV change the quality of the image is virtually identical with the exception that the 1080p recorded in 60 FPS looks much better/smoother.
I intend to get a Phantom 3 to compliment my Inspire when they become available (I don't do pre-orders) and all things considered I'll be getting the Advanced model and stick to 1080p @ 60 FPS.
Photos will be identical between the models and rather than having a fast charger I'll have extra batteries for less cost.
For the record I usually shoot in 4k on my Inspire but upload video in 1080p (mostly due to the rubbish internet speeds in Australia) however there is a very clear difference between 4k footage and 1080p if kept at original resolutions.
In another year or less there will probably be 4k @ 60 FPS available and that will be awesome but for now if you only do photos or upload at 1080p the Advanced is clearly a better option.
From comparing the Inspire to the GoPro 4 the Inspire is already much better than the GoPro in terms of picture quality and even the 1080p from the Inspire looks much better than the GoPro footage recorded in 4k and viewed at original resolutions. So the 3DR Solo makes even less sense when it's twice the price (GoPro included) of the base Phantom 3.
