GoPro Hero 7 Black vs GoPro Hero (2018) Digital Camera Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Outdoor & Action cameras.

Hero 7 Black vs Hero (2018) - Side by side

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GoPro Hero 7 Black vs GoPro Hero (2018) Specs

Hero 7 Black

Introduced in September 2018
Outdoor & Action
Sensor: Compact
12 megapixel
30 frames/second
100 – 1600 ISO
3840 x 2160 Video
No viewfinder
52.00mm (2.0″) Monitor
Fixed lens 17mm, f2.8
WiFi built-in
62 x 44.9 x 33mm³ (2.4″ x 1.8″ x 1.3″)
116g (3.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Hero 7 Black

Hero (2018)

Introduced in March 2018
Outdoor & Action
Sensor: Compact
10 megapixel
10 frames/second
100 – 1600 ISO
2560 x 1440 Video
No viewfinder
52.00mm (2.0″) Monitor
Fixed lens 17mm, f2.8
WiFi built-in
62 x 44.6 x 32.7mm³ (2.4″ x 1.8″ x 1.3″)
118g (3.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Hero (2018)

Our advice: From our own experience, we recommend SanDisk memory cards. The SanDisk Extreme is fast enough for 30fps image sequences and 4K video:

The 64 GB Extreme will take up to 90 minutes of super high res 4K video. For Full HD video consider the SanDisk Ultra.

GoPro Hero 7 Black VS GoPro Hero (2018) Other Specs Comparison

Why is GoPro Hero 7 Black a better choice
	Hero 7 Black	Hero (2018)
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)	12.00	10.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)	30	10
Better Video (2)	3840 x 2160	2560 x 1440
External microphone (2)
GPS (2)
Conclusion: Advantages of the Hero 7 Black are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the Hero 7 Black is made easy by the connector for an external microphone and the built-in GPS. The Hero 7 Black scores 15 points.
Otherwise why to choose GoPro Hero (2018)
No advantage for the GoPro Hero (2018) compared to GoPro Hero 7 Black
Common Specs for both cameras compared
	Hero 7 Black	Hero (2018)
Sensor format	Compact	Compact
Sensitivity	100 – 1600 ISO	100 – 1600 ISO
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)	0.24	0.24
Touch screen
Similar weight	116g	118g
Similar size	92cm³	90cm³
WiFi
Environmental sealing

GoPro Hero 7 Black VS GoPro Hero (2018) Dimensions

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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above:
GoPro Hero 7 Black	GoPro Hero (2018)
15	0
We recommend GoPro Hero 7 Black as better choice.

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