If you’re after the best action camera, GoPro is hands down the best on the market. GoPros are now so advanced that professionals and serious amateurs alike are finding GoPros to be the best wearable action cam on the market. There are now different cameras and models available you need a GoPro Comparison Chart to compare the various GoPro model comparisons.
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Difference Between GoPros
3 basic product lines exist:
- Session is basically a small cube with a lens and button. Also low in cost, and small in size.
- Hero is more like a normal camera with more buttons, a touch screen etc. Hero costs a bit more but has more functionality. The GoPro Hero is by far the most popular GoPro Camera.
- Fusion is the newer, much larger 360-degree camera, with a lens on both the front and the back. This 360-degree camera is not the traditional camera style and is certainly not for everyone.
Generally, newer cameras offer big improvements in image quality and frame rates. Upgraded camera models can look almost identical on the outside (take Hero5 Black versus Hero6 Black), but they come with major upgrades ‘on the inside. Sensors, processors, and the like.
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GoPro Comparison Chart
Here is a handy chart to show you the differences between GoPros and the
- If you would like to check more detailed specifications, links for each model are shown below.
- If you would like to compare specifications for earlier models, links for each model are shown below.
GoPros Rankings from Best to Worst
And here’s a ranking of the cameras from best to worst (and their release dates). This is in relation to image quality, video quality especially full HD and 4k video, and advanced features like voice controls, slow motion, and timelapse.
Flagship Models
- Hero11 Black (Sep 2022)
- Hero10 Black (Sep 2021)
- Hero9 Black (Sep 2020)
- Hero8 Black (Oct 2019)
- Hero7 Black (Sep 2018)
- Max (Oct 2019)
- Fusion (Nov. 2017)
High End
- Hero7 Silver (Sep 2018)
- Hero6 Black (Sep. 2017)
- Hero5 Black (Sep. 2016)
- Hero5 Session (Sep. 2016)
- Hero4 Black (Sep. 2014)
Mid Range
- Hero7 White (Sep 2018)
- Hero4 Silver (Sep. 2014)
- Hero4 Session (Sep. 2014)
- Hero3+ Black (Oct. 2013)
- Hero3+ Silver (Oct. 2013)
- Hero3 White (Oct. 2013)
Entry Level
- Hero (2018)
- Hero+ LCD (Jun. 2015)
- Hero+ (Oct. 2015)
- Hero
Detailed GoPro Comparisons
Here is the GoPro specs comparison for each model, with the most advanced at the top and to least advanced at the bottom. Detailed specs are also provided via links. These highlight the huge variety of GoPro model differences.
GoPro Hero11 Black
- Video: 5.3k @ 60 fps / 4k @ 120 fps, 2.7k @ 240 fps
- Photos: 27 MP
- Waterproof: 33 feet / 10m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – photo and video
- Battery: removable 1720 mAh Enduro
- Touch Display: LCD touchscreen
- Image Stabilisation – yes, Hyper Smooth 5.0 image stabilization
- Voice Controls – yes
- GPS: yes
- Audio: 3.5mm Audio Microphone input or 3.5mm Pro Microphone adaptor.
- HDMI Port: no (USB-C yes)
- Touch zoom: yes
- More specs can be seen HERE.
- Standout features of the GoPro Hero11 Black include:
- GP2 Processor for the most powerful GoPro ever.
- 5.0 HyperSmooth is the most advanced stabilization with a built-in horizon lock
- Time Warp, 8X Slo-Mo, Start Trails, Light Painting.
- Uploads automatically to the cloud.
- Improved low-light capabilities.
- Compatible with over 30 GoPro accessories.
GoPro Hero10 Black
Standout features of the GoPro Hero10 Black include:
- All GP2 Processors for the most powerful GoPro ever.
- 4.0 HyperSmooth is the most advanced stabilization with horizon leveling from 27° to 45°
- Time Warp 3.0, 8X Slo-Mo.
- Upload footage to the cloud whilst charging.
- Improved low-light capabilities.
- Compatible with over 30 GoPro accessories.
GoPro Hero9 Black
- Video: 5k @ 30 fps / 4k @ 60 fps / 1080p @ 240 fps, Wide FOV
- Photo Burst: 12 MP x 30 fps
- Waterproof: 33 feet / 10m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – photo and video
- Battery: removable 1720 mAh
- Touch Display: LCD touchscreen
- Image Stabilisation – yes, Hyper Smooth 3.0 image stabilization
- Voice Controls – yes
- GPS: yes
- Audio: 3 microphones
- HDMI Port: no (USB-C yes)
- Touch zoom: yes
- More specs can be seen HERE.
Standout features of the GoPro Hero9 Black include:
- Sensor increased from 12 megapixels (previous model) to 23.6-megapixel sensor (this model).
- HyperSmooth 3.0 is amazing – creates incredibly smooth videos.
- Battery life is 30% better (different size from previous models).
- Interchangeable lenses with removable lens cover.
- Full-colour front screen
GoPro Hero8 Black
- Video: 4k @ 60 fps / 1080p @ 240 fps
- Photo Burst: 12 MP x 30 fps
- Waterproof: 33 feet / 10m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – photo and video
- Battery: removable 1220 mAh
- Touch Display: LCD touchscreen
- Image Stabilisation – yes, Hyper Smooth 2.0 image stabilization
- Voice Controls – yes
- GPS: yes
- Audio: 3 microphones
- HDMI Port: no (USB-C yes)
- Touch zoom: yes
- More specs can be seen HERE.
Something REALLY BIG happened with the GoPro Hero8. Now you can get GoPro media mods to attach to your GoPro. These are especially good for GoPro Vlogging and include the front-facing screen, light and shotgun microphone. Brilliant!
GoPro Hero7 Black
- Video: 4k @ 60 fps / 1080p @ 240 fps / 720p @ 60 fps
- Photo Burst: 12 MP x 30 fps
- Waterproof: 33 feet / 10m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – photo and video
- Battery: removable 1220 mAh
- Touch Display: LCD touchscreen
- Image Stabilisation – yes, Hyper Smooth image stabilization
- Voice Controls – yes
- GPS: yes
- Audio: 3 microphones
- HDMI Port: yes, micro HDMI
- Touch zoom: yes
- More specs can be seen HERE.
GoPro Hero7 Silver
- Video: 4k @ 30 fps / / 1080p @ 60 fps
- Photo Burst: 10 MP x 15 fps
- Waterproof: 33 feet / 10m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: no
- Battery: integrated 1220 mAh
- Touch Display: LCD touchscreen
- Image Stabilisation – yes, standard image stabilization
- Voice Controls – yes
- GPS: yes
- Audio: 2 microphones
- HDMI Port: no
- Touch zoom: yes
- More specs can be seen HERE.
GoPro Hero7 White
- Video: 1440 @ 60 fps / 1080p @ 60 fps
- Photo Burst: 10 MP x 15 fps
- Waterproof: 33 feet / 10m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: no
- Battery: integrated 1220 mAh
- Touch Display: LCD touchscreen
- Image Stabilisation – yes, standard image stabilization
- Voice Controls – yes
- GPS: no
- Audio: 2 microphones
- HDMI Port: no
- Touch zoom: yes
- More specs can be seen HERE.
GoPro Hero (2018)
- Video: 1440 @ 30 fps / 1080p @ 60 fps
- Photo Burst: 10 MP x 10 fps
- Waterproof: 33 feet / 10m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: no
- Battery: integrated
- Touch Display: LCD touchscreen
- Image Stabilisation – yes, electronic
- Voice Controls – yes
- GPS: no
- Audio: 1 microphone
- HDMI Port: yes
- Touch zoom: no
- More specs can be seen HERE.
GoPro Max (360 Degree Camera)
- Video: 6k @ 30fps / 5.6k @ 30fps stitched
- Photo: 18 MP / 16.6 MP stitched
- Waterproof: 16 feet / 5m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – photo and video
- Battery: removable 1,600 mAh
- Touch Display: yes
- Image Stabilisation – yes, Max Hyper Smooth
- Voice Controls – yes, advanced
- GPS: yes
- Audio: 6 microphones with Spherical Audio
- HDMI Port: no
- Touch zoom: yes
- More specs can be seen HERE
GoPro Fusion (360 Degree Camera)
- Video: 5.2k @ 30fps /3k @ 60 frames per second (fps)
- Photo Burst: 18 MP @ 30 fps
- Waterproof: 16 feet / 5m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – photo and video
- Battery: removable 2,620 mAh
- Touch Display: no
- Image Stabilisation – yes, advanced image stabilization
- Voice Controls – yes, advanced
- GPS: yes
- Audio: 4 microphones
- HDMI Port: no
- Touch zoom: no
- More specs can be seen HERE.
Feel the rhythm with the US #Bobsled team, #GoProFusion, + @underarmour. ⚡
Want in on the action? Experience the run in 360° VR here: https://t.co/7hAuCJaExp pic.twitter.com/YVuEY84Ekn — GoPro (@GoPro) February 19, 2018
GoPro Hero6 Black
- Video: 4k @ 60 fps / 1080p @ 240 fps / 720p @ 60 fps
- Photo Burst: 12 MP x 30 fps
- Waterproof: 33 feet / 10m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – photo and video
- Battery: removable 1220 mAh
- Touch Display: LCD touchscreen
- Image Stabilisation – yes, advanced image stabilization
- Voice Controls – yes, expanded
- GPS: yes
- Audio: 3 microphones
- HDMI Port: yes, micro HDMI
- Touch zoom: yes
- More specs can be seen HERE.
“You guys hungry?” 🍿🛩 Jorge Luis Ruiz gets creative with his in-flight snack service while recording at 1080p 240fps on the #GoProHERO6. Share your ultra #SlowMotion clips with us at https://t.co/IDD9G1eR6I. pic.twitter.com/XUcRsAM7mY
— GoPro (@GoPro) February 18, 2018
GoPro Hero5 Black
- Video: 4k @ 30 fps / 1080p @ 120 fps/ 720p @ 240FPS
- Photo Burst: 12 MP x 30 fps
- Waterproof: 33 feet / 10m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – photo and video
- Battery: removable 1220 mAh
- Touch Display: yes
- Image Stabilisation – yes
- Voice Controls – yes
- GPS: yes
- Audio: 3 microphones
- HDMI Port: yes, micro HDMI
- compatible with karma drone and grip
- More specs can be seen HERE.
Here’s some holiday video footage I shot on my Hero5 Black.
GoPro Hero5 Session
- Video: 4k @ 30 fps / 1080p @ 90 fps / 720p @ 120 fps
- Photo Burst: 10 MP @ 30 fps
- Waterproof: 33 feet / 10m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – photo and video
- Battery: built in 1000 mAh
- Touch Display: no
- Image Stabilisation – yes
- Voice Controls – yes
- GPS: no
- Audio: 2 microphones
- HDMI Port: no
- More specs can be seen HERE.
GoPro Hero4 Black
- Video: 4k & 30 fps / 1080p @ 120 fps / 720p @ 240 fps
- Photo Burst: 12 MP x 30 fps
- Waterproof: 131 feet / 40m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – photo and video
- Battery: replaceable 1160 mAh
- Touch Display: no
- Image Stabilisation – yes electronic image stabilisation
- Voice Controls – yes
- GPS: no
- Audio: 1 microphone
- HDMI Port: no
- More specs can be seen HERE.
GoPro Hero4 Silver
- Video: 4k @ 15 fps / 1080p @ 60 fps/ 720p @ 120 fps
- Photo Burst: 12 MP x 30 fps
- Waterproof: 131 feet / 40m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – photo and video
- Battery: replaceable 1160 mAh
- Touch Display: yes
- Image Stabilisation: no
- Voice Controls: no
- GPS: no
- Audio: 1 microphone
- HDMI Port: no
- More specs can be seen HERE.
Here’s some footage I shot on my Hero4 Silver.
GoPro Hero Session (Hero4 Session)
- Video: 1080p @ 60fps / 720p @ 100 fps
- Photo Burst: 8 MP x 10 fps
- Waterproof: 33 feet / 10m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: yes – video only
- Battery: built-in 1,000 mAh
- Touch Display: no
- Image Stabilisation: no
- Voice Controls: no
- GPS: no
- Audio: 2 microphones
- HDMI Port: no
- More specs can be seen HERE.
GoPro Hero4 Session Waterproof Action Camera with Accessories… https://t.co/D6RQqVfmIS pic.twitter.com/Mn6iBIlUmK
— magsale (@magksale) February 12, 2018
GoPro Hero+LCD
- Video: 1080p @ 60 fps / 720p @ 60 fps
- Photo Burst: 8 MP x 5 fps
- Waterproof: 131 feet / 40m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: no
- Battery: built-in 1160 mAh
- Touch Display: yes
- Image Stabilisation: no
- Voice Controls: no
- GPS: no
- Audio: 1 microphone
- HDMI Port: no
- More specs can be seen HERE.
GoPro Camera HERO+ LCD HD Video Recording Camera https://t.co/A1I3EAxpW8 #camcorders #video pic.twitter.com/p6alRG3Ova
— WinnComm LLC (@winncommdotnet) December 27, 2017
GoPro Hero+
- Video: 1080p @ 60 fps / 720p @ 60 fps
- Photo Burst: 8 MP x 5 fps
- Waterproof: 131 feet / 40m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: yes
- Protune: no
- Battery: built-in 1,160 mAh
- Touch Display: no, and no way to add a screen
- Image Stabilisation: no
- Voice Controls: no
- GPS: no
- Audio: 1 microphone
- HDMI Port: no
- More specs can be seen HERE.
via Instagram // Asa Butterfield attached his GoPro HERO camera to his skiing helmet. He says by doing that, it convinces others that you’re good at the sport. pic.twitter.com/l2C4RDVYLD
— Nadi B. Butterfield (@NadiBFB) February 13, 2018
GoPro Hero
- Video: 1080p @ 30 fps / 720p @ 60 fps
- Photo Burst: 5 MP @ 5 fps
- Waterproof: 131 feet / 40m
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth: no
- Protune: no
- Battery: built-in 1,180 mAh
- Touch Display: no screen, no way to add a screen
- Image Stabilisation: no
- Voice Controls: no
- Audio: 1 microphone
- GPS: no
- More specs can be seen HERE.
How Much Do GoPros Cost?
In case you would like to compare prices, and specifications, or even purchase a GoPro, here are Amazon links for each of the above cameras.
Flagship Models
High End
Entry Level
The Final Word on GoPros
So are you still confused about the difference between GoPros? Here is an excellent GoPro camera comparison video by Ben Scmanke of AuthenTech fame. Ben helps to provide you answers to “which GoPro should I get?”
If you own a Hero, Hero+, Hero4, or Hero 5, I recommend you upgrade at least to the awesome Hero7 Black or Hero8 Black. Certainly, this upgrade will blow your mind. Conversely, if you own a Hero6, I recommend you stick with your Hero6. These are perfect to use for travel video cameras.
The differences in GoPros from Hero6 to Hero7 or Hero8 are probably not enough to warrant the expenditure. That is unless you absolutely must have the insanely cool image stabilization of the Hero7 or Hero8.
The Hero6 Black still is a modern GoPro model, but is a bit of a dinosaur compared to the epic GoPro10, with HyperSmooth 4.0, the absolute market leader in video stabilization. Check out the full GoPro Hero comparison chart above to compare GoPro models.
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