| 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 |
