| HERO7 White | HERO7 Silver | HERO7 Black | Fusion | HERO8 Black | MAX | |
| KEY FEATURES | ||||||
| Photo | 10MP | 10MP (With WDR) | 12MP (With SuperPhoto) | 16.6MP, 18MP(Raw Capture) | 12MP + SuperPhoto w/ Improved HDR | 16.6MP 360 Photo/ 5.5MP HERO Mode Photo |
| Video | 1080p60* | 4K30 | 4K60 | 5.2K30 | 4K60 | 5.6K30/24 |
| Spherical Capture | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| OverCapture | ✓ | |||||
| Reframe | ✓ | |||||
| Battery | Built-In | Built-In | Removable | Removable | Removable | Removeable |
| Waterproof Without a Housing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2-inch Touch Screen (With Touch Zoom) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Video Stabilization | Standard | Standard | HyperSmooth | Spherical | Hypersmooth 2.0 | Max Hypersmooth |
| Voice Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wake on Voice | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Auto Offload to Your Phone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Time Lapse Video | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slo-Mo | 2x | 2x | 8x | 2x | 8x | 2x |
| Live Streaming | ✓ | ✓ | HERO Mode Only | |||
| SuperPhoto | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| TimeWarp Video | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| TimeWarp Video 2.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| GP1 Chip | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| GPS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| QuikStories | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Advanced Metadata | ✓ | ✓ | HERO Mode Only | |||
| Protune | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Karma Compatible | ✓ | |||||
| Super Suit (Protection + Dive Housing) Compatible | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| AUDIO FEATURES | ||||||
| Advanced Wind Noise Reduction | 2-mic processing | 2-mic processing | 3-mic processing | 4-mic processing | 3-mic processing | 6-Mic Processing |
| Stereo Audio | ✓ | ✓ | Premium Performance | |||
| 360 Audio | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| RAW Audio Capture | .wav format | ✓ | HERO Mode Only | |||
| 3.5 mm Audio Mic In | With Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter | |||||
| CONNECTED FEATURES | ||||||
| Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connects to GoPro App | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Upload to Cloud | With GoPro Plus subscription | With GoPro Plus subscription | With GoPro Plus subscription | With GoPro Plus subscription | With GoPro Plus subscription | |
| GPS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| HDMI Video Out | With Micro HDMI Cable | With Media Mod for HERO8 Black | ||||
| VIDEO | ||||||
| 5.6K | 30, 24fps | |||||
| 5.2K (Fusion only) | 30 fps | |||||
| 4K | ||||||
| Wide FOV | 60, 30 fps | 60, 30, 24 fps | 60, 30, 24 fps | |||
| SuperView FOV | 30, 24 fps | 30, 24 fps | ||||
| 4K (4:3) | ||||||
| Wide FOV | 30, 24 fps | 30, 24 fps | ||||
| 3K (Fusion only) | 60 fps | |||||
| 2.7K | ||||||
| Wide FOV | 120, 60, 30, 24 fps | 120, 60, 30, 24 fps | ||||
| SuperView FOV | 60, 30, 24 fps | 60, 30, 24 fps | ||||
| Linear FOV | 60, 30, 24 fps | 60, 30, 24 fps | ||||
| 2.7K (4:3) | ||||||
| Wide FOV | 60, 30, 24 fps | 60, 30, 24 fps | ||||
| Linear FOV | 30, 24 fps | 30, 24 fps | ||||
| 1440p | ||||||
| Max SuperView | 60, 30, 24 fps | |||||
| Wide FOV | 60, 30 fps | 60, 30 fps | 120, 60, 30, 24 fps | 120, 60, 30, 24 fps | 60, 30, 24 fps | |
| Linear FOV | 60, 30, 24 fps | 60, 30, 24 fps | ||||
| Narrow FOV | 60, 30, 24 fps | |||||
| 1080p | ||||||
| Max SuperView | 60, 30, 24 fps | |||||
| Wide FOV | 60, 30 fps* | 60, 30 fps* | 240, 120, 60, 30, 24 fps | 240, 120, 60, 30, 24 fps | 60, 30, 24 fps | |
| SuperView FOV | 120, 60, 30, 24 fps | 120, 60, 30, 24 fps | 60, 30, 24 fps | |||
| Linear FOV | 120, 60, 30, 24 fps | 120, 60, 30, 24 fps | 60, 30, 24 fps | |||
| 960p | ||||||
| Wide FOV | 240, 120 fps | |||||
| 720p | ||||||
| Wide FOV | 240, 60 fps | |||||
| Linear FOV | 60 fps | |||||
| Video File Format | MP4 (H.264) | MP4 (H.264) | MP4 (H.264/AVC), MP4 (H.265/HVEC) | MP4 (H.264) | MP4 (H.264/AVC), MP4 (H.265/HVEC) | 360 Video: .360 HEVC, HERO Video: MP4 (H.264/AVC), MP4 (H.265/HEVC). |
| Max Video Bit Rate | 40 Mb/s (1440p) | 60 Mb/s (4K) | 78 Mb/s (4K) | 120 Mb/s (Protune) | 100Mbps (4K) | 78Mbps (1440p) |
| Auto Low Light | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Exposure Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| PHOTO | ||||||
| Megapixels | 10MP | 10MP | 12MP | 16.6MP, 18MP(Raw Capture) | 12MP | 16.6Mp 360 Photo / 5.5MP HERO Mode Only |
| Burst Rates | 15/1 | 15/1 | Auto, 30/1, 30/2, 30/3, 30/6, 10/1, 10/2, 10/3, 5/1, 3/1 | Auto, 30/1, 30/2, 30/3, 30/6, 10/1, 10/2, 10/3, 5/1, 3/1 | Auto, 60/10s, 30/10s, 60/6s, 30/6s, 30/3s, 10/3s, 30,1s, 10/1s, 5/1s, 3/1s | |
| Time Lapse Photo Intervals | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds; 1, 2, 5, 30, 60 minutes | HERO mode:.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 | ||
| Continuous Photo Capture | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| SuperPhoto | ✓ | ✓(with Improved HDR) | ||||
| RAW Photo Capture | ✓ | 16.6mp, 18mp | ✓ | |||
| Exposure Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| MODES | ||||||
| Photo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Burst Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Night Photo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Video | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Looping | ✓ | |||||
| Time Lapse Photo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Time Lapse Video | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TimeWarp Video | ✓ | |||||
| TimeWarp Video 2.0 | ✓ | Max TimeWarp | ||||
| Night Lapse Photo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Slo-Mo | 2x | 2x | 8x | 2x | 8x | 2x |
| Photo Timer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DESIGN + DIMENSIONS | ||||||
| Dimensions | 62.3 W x 44.9 H x 28.3 D (mm) | 62.3 W x 44.9 H x 28.3 D (mm) | 62.3 W x 44.9 H x 33 D (mm) | 74 W x 75 H x 40 D (mm) | 66.3 W x 48.6 H x 28.4 D (mm) No Fame Required | 64W x 69H x 25D (mm) No frame Required |
| Weight | 92.4g | 94.4g | 116g | 220g | 126 | 154g |
| Status Screen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Touch Display | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| GP1 Chip | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| HDMI Port | ✓ | |||||
| USB Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Memory Storage | microSD™ with at least Class 10 or UHS-I rating | microSD™ with at least Class 10 or UHS-I rating | microSD™ with at least Class 10 or UHS-I rating | 2 microSD™ cards with at least Class 10 or UHS-II/III rating | microSD™ with at least Class 10 or UHS-I rating | 1 microSD™ card with at least Class 10 or UHS-II/III rating |
| Microphones | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| LEDs | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in | Removable 1220mAh lithium-ion Rechargeable | Removable 2620mAh lithium-ion Rechargeable | Removable 1220mAh lithium-ion Rechargeable | Removable 1600mAh Lithium-Ion Rechargeable |
| Replaceable Lens | ✓ | |||||
| CAMERA PROTECTION | ||||||
| Camera Protection (US/ROW country specific) | ||||||
| Camera Protection [US] | Included with GoPro Plus Subscription | Included with GoPro Plus Subscription | Included with GoPro Plus Subscription | Included with GoPro Plus Subscription | Included with GoPro Plus Subscription | Included with GoPro Plus Subscription |
| Camera Protection [ROW] | Included with GoPro Care | |||||
* Camera records in 1440p 4:3 video that can be cropped to 1080p 16:9 video.