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Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 vs Rollei 9S Plus
What VIRB Ultra 30 does better (6) and where 9S Plus wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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6.9Video7.0
4.2Ruggedness4.2
7.8Battery3.7
2.3Features5.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
VIRB Ultra 309S Plus
| VIRB Ultra 30 | 9S Plus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 45.9 mm | 43.8 mm | +2.1 mm |
| Width | 57.5 mm | 65.5 mm | −8 mm |
| Depth | 31.3 mm | 26.5 mm | +4.8 mm |
| Weight | 88 g | 129 g | −41 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is VIRB Ultra 30 better than 9S Plus?
- Battery life (recording)135 min vs 85 min+59%
- Weight88 g vs 129 g+47%
- Waterproof with housing40 m vs 10 m4×
- Photo resolution12 MP vs 9 MP+41%
- Max frame rate (slow motion)300 fps vs 240 fps+25%
- Battery capacity1,250 mAh vs 1,000 mAh+25%
Why is 9S Plus better than VIRB Ultra 30?
- 4K frame rate (max)30 fps vs 60 fps2×
- Main screen size1.75″ vs 2″+14%
- Depth31.3 mm vs 26.5 mm+18%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 88 g | 129 g |
| Width | 57.5 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Height | 45.9 mm | 43.8 mm |
| Depth | 31.3 mm | 26.5 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 0 m | 0 m |
| Waterproof with housing | 40 m | 10 m |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 30 fps | 60 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 300 fps | 240 fps |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | — | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Sensor size | — | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor size (optical format) | — | 0.4″ |
| Photo resolution | 12 MP | 9 MP |
| Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | Digitale Bildstabilisierung (DIS) | Elektronischer Bildstabilisator (EIS) |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | — | Yes |
| Main screen size | 1.75″ | 2″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,250 mAh | 1,000 mAh |
| Battery life (recording) | 135 min | 85 min |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| Webcam mode | — | Yes |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Voice control | Yes | — |
