GoPro Hero4 Session gets $100 price cut, Xiaomi Yi launches in US

When GoPro introduced the Session action camera in its Hero4 line, it made the mistake of offering the new model at the same price point as the much more capable Silver. So, naturally, consumers wanting a $400 GoPro have pretty much ignored it.

That is, until GoPro announced in late-September that it would slash $100 off its price. But, even $299.99 seems to have been too high a price in consumers' eyes, as Hero4 Session just received another price cut.

Those wanting to buy the smallest action camera in the Hero4 line will now only have to pay $199.99 to get it. At this price point, Session is a significantly more attractive proposition, more so than Hero+, which is also offered for $199.99. Hero+ may look more like the "bigger" GoPros, but its specs aren't as good as what Session has to offer.

GoPro offers an even cheaper action camera, in the form of the basic Hero. But, now that Xiaomi Yi is officially available in US, it might be hard to recommend it to those looking to get into the action camera game.

Amazon currently sells Yi for $99.95. It is available in both the white and green trims, and in a kit version, which includes a selfie stick and a Bluetooth remote. Yi does not ship with a waterproof case, but one can be ordered separately for $32.95.

There are also different mounting options for Yi, like a handlebar mount or a hand mount, which make it an interesting alternative to a low-end GoPro for cyclists or runners, among others. You might get away with using mounts made with GoPro in mind, however.

I have purchased a Yi to mount on my motorcycle helmet and, after using it briefly, I think it is definitely worth considering. I plan to test it more in depth, and follow up with a review.