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GoPro HERO8 Black vs GoPro HERO9 Black
What HERO8 Black does better (2) and where HERO9 Black wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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7.7Video9.0
4.7Photo7.1
8.1Ruggedness8.1
6.9Features9.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
HERO8 BlackHERO9 Black
| HERO8 Black | HERO9 Black | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 48.6 mm | 50.8 mm | −2.2 mm |
| Width | 66.3 mm | 71.8 mm | −5.5 mm |
| Depth | 28.4 mm | 33.6 mm | −5.2 mm |
| Weight | 126 g | 158 g | −32 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HERO8 Black better than HERO9 Black?
- Weight126 g vs 158 g+25%
- Depth28.4 mm vs 33.6 mm+18%
Why is HERO9 Black better than HERO8 Black?
- Max video resolution4K vs 5K
- Photo resolution12 MP vs 20 MP+67%
- Main screen size2″ vs 2.7″+35%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 126 g | 158 g |
| Width | 66.3 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Height | 48.6 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Depth | 28.4 mm | 33.6 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 10 m | 10 m |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K | 5K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| HDR video | Yes | Yes |
| H.265 / HEVC | — | Yes |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Photo resolution | 12 MP | 20 MP |
| Aperture | f/2 | — |
| Max field of view | 120° | — |
| RAW photos | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | Yes | Yes |
| Main screen size | 2″ | 2.7″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 3 |
| External microphone support | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,720 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam mode | — | Yes |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
