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- HERO vs HERO8 Black
GoPro HERO vs GoPro HERO8 Black
What HERO does better (1) and where HERO8 Black wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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6.8Ruggedness8.1
2.7Features6.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
HEROHERO8 Black
| HERO | HERO8 Black | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47.7 mm | 48.6 mm | −0.9 mm |
| Width | 56.6 mm | 66.3 mm | −9.7 mm |
| Depth | 29.4 mm | 28.4 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 126 g | −40 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HERO better than HERO8 Black?
- Weight86 g vs 126 g+47%
Why is HERO8 Black better than HERO?
- Max video resolution1080p vs 4K
- Max frame rate (slow motion)60 fps vs 240 fps4×
- Microphones2 vs 3+50%
- Aperturef/2.3 vs f/2+15%
- Depth29.4 mm vs 28.4 mm+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 86 g | 126 g |
| Width | 56.6 mm | 66.3 mm |
| Height | 47.7 mm | 48.6 mm |
| Depth | 29.4 mm | 28.4 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 10 m | 10 m |
| Min operating temperature | -10 °C | — |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | — | 60 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 60 fps | 240 fps |
| HDR video | — | Yes |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Photo resolution | — | 12 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.3 | f/2 |
| Max field of view | — | 120° |
| RAW photos | — | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | Digitale Bildstabilisierung (DIS) | — |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | Yes | Yes |
| Main screen size | 2″ | 2″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 3 |
| External microphone support | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (recording) | 123 min | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
