GoPro Hero 7 Black vs YI Action Cam 4k Plus Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Outdoor & Action cameras.

Hero 7 Black vs Action Cam 4k Plus - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

GoPro Hero 7 Black vs YI Action Cam 4k Plus 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

Action Cam 4k Plus

  • Introduced in April 2017
  • Outdoor & Action
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 56.00mm (2.2″) Monitor
  • Fixed lens 17mm, f2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 65 x 42 x 30mm³ (2.6″ x 1.7″ x 1.2″)
  • 113g (3.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Action Cam 4k Plus

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 YI Action Cam 4k Plus Other Specs Comparison

Why is GoPro Hero 7 Black a better choice

Hero 7 Black

Action Cam 4k Plus
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

30 10
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.24 0.20
USB 3.0 (2)
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Hero 7 Black are that the camera is faster, that the display has a higher resolution and the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video. Finally, there’s the the built-in GPS.

The Hero 7 Black scores 10 points.

Otherwise why to choose YI Action Cam 4k Plus

Hero 7 Black

Action Cam 4k Plus
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
More portable (2)

92cm³
(6 cu.in.)		 82cm³
(5 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Action Cam 4k Plus are the larger sensitivity and the more compact size.

Yields 6 points for the Action Cam 4k Plus.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Hero 7 Black

Action Cam 4k Plus
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Resolution (megapixel)

12.00 12.00
Image stabilizer
Touch screen
Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
External microphone
Similar weight

116g 113g
WiFi
Environmental sealing
GoPro Hero 7 Black VS YI Action Cam 4k Plus Dimensions

Look at front view of the Hero 7 Black and Action Cam 4k Plus

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

GoPro Hero 7 Black

YI Action Cam 4k Plus

10
6

We advise to choose the newest model: GoPro Hero 7 Black.