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- MAX2 vs SJ30
GoPro MAX2 vs SJCAM SJ30
What MAX2 does better (2) and where SJ30 wins (8) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
MAX2SJ30
| MAX2 | SJ30 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 70 mm | 52 mm | +18 mm |
| Width | 64 mm | 74 mm | −10 mm |
| Depth | 49 mm | 38 mm | +11 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 162 g | +33 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is MAX2 better than SJ30?
- 4K frame rate (max)60 fps vs 30 fps2×
- Max field of view360° vs 140°2.6×
Why is SJ30 better than MAX2?
- Max frame rate (slow motion)60 fps vs 120 fps2×
- Photo resolution29 MP vs 48 MP+66%
- Weight195 g vs 162 g+20%
- Sensor size (optical format)0.44″ vs 0.5″+15%
- Main screen size1.82″ vs 2.51″+38%
- Min operating temperature-10 °C vs -20 °C+-50%
- Battery capacity1,960 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+2%
- Depth49 mm vs 38 mm+29%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 162 g |
| Width | 64 mm | 74 mm |
| Height | 70 mm | 52 mm |
| Depth | 49 mm | 38 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 5 m | 5 m |
| Min operating temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
| Max operating temperature | — | 45 °C |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 60 fps | 30 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 60 fps | 120 fps |
| Log colour profile | Yes | — |
| H.265 / HEVC | — | Yes |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-recording (HindSight / Pre-Rec) | — | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
| Sensor size (optical format) | 0.44″ | 0.5″ |
| Photo resolution | 29 MP | 48 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max field of view | 360° | 140° |
| Lenses | 2 | 2 |
| RAW photos | Yes | — |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | — | 6-Achsen Stabilisation |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | — | Yes |
| Main screen size | 1.82″ | 2.51″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | 6 | — |
| Direct wireless mic connection | — | Yes |
| External microphone support | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,960 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery life (recording) | — | 150 min |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| Webcam mode | — | Yes |
| Live streaming | — | Yes |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Max memory card | — | 512 GB |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
