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GoPro HERO vs SJCAM SJ8 Pro
What HERO does better (3) and where SJ8 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
HEROSJ8 Pro
| HERO | SJ8 Pro | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47.7 mm | 41 mm | +6.7 mm |
| Width | 56.6 mm | 62.5 mm | −5.9 mm |
| Depth | 29.4 mm | 28.8 mm | +0.6 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 85 g | +1 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HERO better than SJ8 Pro?
- Waterproof without case10 m vs 0 m
- Battery life (recording)123 min vs 90 min+37%
- Aperturef/2.3 vs f/2.8+22%
Why is SJ8 Pro better than HERO?
- Max video resolution1080p vs 4K
- Main screen size2″ vs 2.33″+17%
- Depth29.4 mm vs 28.8 mm+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 86 g | 85 g |
| Width | 56.6 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Height | 47.7 mm | 41 mm |
| Depth | 29.4 mm | 28.8 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 10 m | 0 m |
| Waterproof with housing | — | 30 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 | 60 fps |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Photo resolution | — | 12 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.3 | f/2.8 |
| Max field of view | — | 170° |
| RAW photos | — | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | Digitale Bildstabilisierung (DIS) | Elektronischer Bildstabilisator (EIS) |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | Yes | Yes |
| Main screen size | 2″ | 2.33″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 2 |
| External microphone support | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,200 mAh |
| Battery energy | — | 4.6 Wh |
| Battery life (recording) | 123 min | 90 min |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Max memory card | — | 128 GB |
| Voice control | Yes | — |
