- Clippertoday
- Compare
- HERO8 Black vs SJ8 Pro
GoPro HERO8 Black vs SJCAM SJ8 Pro
What HERO8 Black does better (4) and where SJ8 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.
vs
7.7Video6.4
4.7Photo5.0
8.1Ruggedness4.2
6.9Features7.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
HERO8 BlackSJ8 Pro
| HERO8 Black | SJ8 Pro | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 48.6 mm | 41 mm | +7.6 mm |
| Width | 66.3 mm | 62.5 mm | +3.8 mm |
| Depth | 28.4 mm | 28.8 mm | −0.4 mm |
| Weight | 126 g | 85 g | +41 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HERO8 Black better than SJ8 Pro?
- Waterproof without case10 m vs 0 m
- Max frame rate (slow motion)240 fps vs 60 fps4×
- Microphones3 vs 2+50%
- Aperturef/2 vs f/2.8+40%
Why is SJ8 Pro better than HERO8 Black?
- Weight126 g vs 85 g+48%
- Main screen size2″ vs 2.33″+17%
- Max field of view120° vs 170°+42%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 126 g | 85 g |
| Width | 66.3 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Height | 48.6 mm | 41 mm |
| Depth | 28.4 mm | 28.8 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 10 m | 0 m |
| Waterproof with housing | — | 30 m |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 240 fps | 60 fps |
| HDR video | Yes | — |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Photo resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Max field of view | 120° | 170° |
| RAW photos | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | — | Elektronischer Bildstabilisator (EIS) |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | Yes | Yes |
| Main screen size | 2″ | 2.33″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 2 |
| External microphone support | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,200 mAh |
| Battery energy | — | 4.6 Wh |
| Battery life (recording) | — | 90 min |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Max memory card | — | 128 GB |
| Voice control | Yes | — |
