# Durable Action Cameras The Hero4 Session is the First GoPro That Doesn't Require a Case By Meghan Young | Published 2015-07-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero4-session References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/07/06/gopro-reinvents-its-action-camera-with-the-hero4-session/) & [gopro](http://gopro.com/) The [GoPro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-1) Hero4 Session is noteworthy for a number of reasons. First of all, it features the first major redesign since the company launched its line of [action cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-max2). Secondly, it's the smallest model yet. Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, the Hero4 Session is so [durable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x5), it doesn't require an additional case to protect it when used for extreme activities. Taking on a cubic shape, the GoPro Hero4 Session is a sleek and stylish device with an all-black exterior. It boasts a new microphone system that works similarly to human ears, can detect its mounting orientation to automatically rotate the video -- recording as if right side up -- and has a LCD status screen. Together, it makes the Hero4 Session the best GoPro yet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Redesigned Action Cameras:** Opportunity for companies to create action cameras with new and improved designs. - **Smaller Action Cameras:** Room for innovation in creating action cameras that are even more compact and lightweight. - **Durable Camera Technology:** Potential for developing cameras with increased durability and resistance to extreme conditions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create innovative action cameras. - **Outdoor Sports and Adventure:** Potential for the outdoor sports and adventure industry to incorporate durable action cameras into their products and activities. - **Photography and Videography:** Opportunity for photography and videography industries to utilize durable action cameras for capturing high-quality footage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessory-Focused Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-1.md) - [Miniature Adventure-Ready Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-11-black-mini.md) - [Portable Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-12-black.md) - [Illuminating Budget-Friendly Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-lit-hero.md) - [Compact Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-hero-11-black-mini.md) - [Thumb-Sized Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-action-camera.md) - [Tiny Cube Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-go-ultra.md) - [Miniature Action Wireless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-go-3.md) - [8K 360-Degree Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-max2.md)