Key Features | HERO9 Black | HERO8 Black | HERO7 Black |
Photo | 20MP + SuperPhoto with HDR | 12MP + SuperPhoto with HDR | 12MP + SuperPhoto with HDR |
PowerPano | - | - | - |
SuperPhoto | with HDR | with HDR | with HDR |
Video | 5K30 | 4K60 | 4K60 |
Spherical Video | - | - | - |
Reframe | - | - | - |
100Mbps Bit Rate | 5K / 4K / 2.7K | 4K / 2.7K | - |
Video Stabilization | HyperSmooth 3.0 | HyperSmooth 2.0 | HyperSmooth |
Horizon Leveling | In-Camera | With the GoPro App | - |
Digital Lenses / FOV | SuperView, Wide, Linear, Linear + Horizon-Leveling, Narrow | SuperView, Wide, Linear, Narrow | Superview, Wide, Linear |
Front Screen | 1.4" Color LCD with Live Preview and Status | Status-only Screen | Status-only Screen |
Rear Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Removable | Removable | Removable |
Rugged + Waterproof | 33ft (10m) | 33ft (10m) | 33ft (10m) |
Frameless Mounting With Folding Fingers | Yes | Yes | - |
Mods | | | - |
TimeWarp Video | TimeWarp 3.0 | TimeWarp 2.0 | TimeWarp |
Time Lapse Video | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Night Lapse Video | Yes | Yes | - |
Slo-Mo | 8x | 8x | 8x |
HindSight | Yes | - | - |
LiveBurst | Yes | Yes | - |
Scheduled Capture | Yes | - | - |
Duration Capture | Yes | - | - |
Settings Presets / Custom Presets | Yes | Yes | - |
Customizable On-Screen Shortcuts | Yes | Yes | - |
Voice Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wake on Voice | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Live Streaming | 1080p | 1080p | 720p |
Webcam Mode | Yes | Yes | - |
GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Face and Smile Detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Protune | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RAW Photo Capture | All Photo Modes | All Photo Modes | Yes |
Compatible Housing | | | |
GP1 Chip | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Auto Cloud Backup | Included With GoPro Subscription | Included With GoPro Subscription | Included With GoPro Subscription |
Audio Features | | | |
Advanced Wind-Noise Reduction | 3-Mic Processing | 3-Mic Processing | 3-Mic Processing |
Stereo Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
360 Audio | - | - | - |
RAW Audio Capture | WAV format | WAV format | WAV format |
3.5 mm Audio Mic In | | | |
Connected Features | | | |
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connects to the GoPro App | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Auto Upload to the Cloud | Included With GoPro Subscription | Included With GoPro Subscription | Included With GoPro Subscription |
GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
HDMI Out | | | With a Micro HDMI Cable |
Photo | | | |
Megapixels | 20MP + SuperPhoto with HDR | 12MP + SuperPhoto with HDR | 12MP + SuperPhoto with HDR |
Burst Rates | Auto, 30/10, 30/6, 30/3, 10/3, 25/1, 10/1, 5/1, 3/1 | Auto, 60/10, 30/10, 60/6, 30/6, 30/3, 10/3, 30/1, 10/1, 5/1, 3/1 | Auto, 30/1, 30/2, 30/3, 30/6, 10/1, 10/2, 10/3, 5/1, 3/1 |
Time Lapse Photo Intervals | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds; 2, 5, 30, 60 minutes | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds; 2, 5, 30, 60 minutes | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds |
Continuous Photo Capture | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SuperPhoto | with HDR | with HDR | with HDR |
Photo Timer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RAW Photo Capture | All Photo Modes | All Photo Modes | Yes |
Exposure Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Video | | | |
6K30 Source 5.6K30 Stitched (Spherical) | - | - | - |
5K | 30 fps | - | - |
4K/4K (4:3) | 60 fps/30 fps | 60 fps/30 fps | 60 fps/30 fps |
2.7K (4:3)/2.7K (4:3) | 120 fps/60 fps | 120 fps/60 fps | 120 fps/60 fps |
1440p | 120 fps | 120 fps | 120 fps |
1080p | 240 fps | 240 fps | 240 fps |
960p | - | - | 240 fps |
720p | - | - | 240 fps |
Horizon Leveling | In-Camera | With the GoPro App | - |
TimeWarp Video Intervals | Auto, 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 30x | Auto, 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 30x | 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 30x |
Time Lapse Video Intervals | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 seconds; 1, 2, 5, 30, 60 minutes | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds; 2, 5, 30, 60 minutes | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds |
Short Clips | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Video File Format | MP4 (H.264/AVC), MP4 (H.265/HEVC) | MP4 (H.264/AVC), MP4 (H.265/HEVC) | MP4 (H.264/AVC), MP4 (H.265/HEVC) |
Max Video Bit Rate | 100 Mb/s (5K, 4K, 2.7K) | 100 Mb/s (4K, 2.7K) | 78 Mb/s (4K) |
Auto Low Light | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Modes | | | |
Photo | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Burst | Yes | Yes | Yes |
LiveBurst | Yes | Yes | - |
PowerPano | - | - | - |
Night Photo | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Video | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Time Lapse Photo | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Time Lapse Video | Yes | Yes | Yes |
TimeWarp Video | TimeWarp 3.0 | TimeWarp 2.0 | TimeWarp |
Night Lapse Photo | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Night Lapse Video | Yes | Yes | - |
Slo-Mo | 8x | 8x | 8x |
Webcam Mode | Yes | Yes | - |
Max Lens Mode | Yes | - | - |
Design + Dimensions | | | |
Dimensions | 71.8 W x 50.8 H x 33.6 D (mm) | 66.3 W x 48.6 H x 28.4 D (mm) | 62.3 W x 44.9 H x 33 D (mm) |
Weight (Camera + Battery) | 158g | 126g | 116g |
Mounting Weight (Camera + Battery + Frame) | 158g (No Frame Required) | 126g (No Frame Required) | 142g |
Front Screen | 1.4" Color LCD with Live Preview and Status | Status-only Screen | Status-only Screen |
Rear Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
GP1 Chip | Yes | Yes | Yes |
HDMI Out | | | With a Micro HDMI Cable |
USB Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Memory Storage | 1 microSD™ with at least Class 10 or UHS-I rating | 1 microSD™ with at least Class 10 or UHS-I rating | 1 microSD™ with at least Class 10 or UHS-I rating |
Microphones | 3 | 3 | 3 |
LEDs | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Battery | Removable 1720mAh Lithium-Ion Rechargeable | Removable 1220mAh Lithium-Ion Rechargeable | Removable 1220mAh Lithium-Ion Rechargeable |
Replaceable Lens | Yes | - | Yes |