Spec Comparison of the GoPro Hero 8 Black and the GoPro Hero 4 Black
In this comparison table we have each action camera side by side with all of their specs and features so we can compare them and share individual features that you may be interested in to see which action camera is best for you and your photography and film making.
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Title | GoPro Hero 8 Black Action Camera Spec | GoPro Hero 4 Black Action Camera Specs |
Price | $399 | $129 |
Release date | 5 years 3 months ago | 10 years 4 months ago |
Video review | ||
Phsyical Specs |
Phsyical Specs |
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Dimensions | 66.3 × 48.6 × 28.4 mm | 59 × 41 × 30 mm |
Volume | 91.50cm³ | 72.00cm³ |
Weight | 126grams | 87grams |
Screen | info screen, rear touch screen | info screen, rear touch screen |
Ports | micro HDMI, micro SD, USB Type-C | micro HDMI, mini USB |
Physical features | flappy gopro mount, waterproof | |
Performance Specs |
Performance Specs |
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Battery life | 100minutes | 60minutes |
Charge time | 240minutes | 180minutes |
Uptime score | 29/100 | 25/100 |
Depth rating (without case) | 10m | 0m |
Remove battery | ✔ | ✔ |
Shock resistant | 0.00m | |
Battery size | 1220mAh | 1160mAh |
Max memory size | ||
Chipset | GoPro GP1 | Ambarella A9 |
Form | rounded rectangular | rounded rectangular |
Connectivity | Wifi, Voice, Bluetooth | Wifi, Bluetooth |
Image stabilisation | electronic image stabalization | none |
Movement sensors | GPS | |
Size | medium | medium |
IP Rating | ||
Photo and Video Features |
Photo and Video Features |
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Field of view | 170degrees | 170degrees |
Image sensor | Sony IMX277 | Sony IMX117 |
Sensor size | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Image sensor diagonal | ||
Aperture | F2.80 | |
Photo resolution | 12.00mp | 12.00mp |
Photo burst rate | 30fps | 10fps |
Best video resolution | 4k | 4k |
Best video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Resolution and fps | 1080p 240fps, 1440p 120fps, 2.7k 60fps, 2.7k 120fps, 4k 30fps, 4k 60fps | 1080p 30fps, 1080p 60fps, 1080p 120fps, 1440p 60fps, 2.7k 30fps, 4k 30fps |
Video resolutions with stabilization | 4k 30fps | |
Shooting modes | burst mode, HDR, hyperlapse, live streaming, loop (dashcam), photo, time lapse, time lapse video, timer mode, video | burst photos, loop (dashcam), photo, photos in video, time lapse, video |
Photo features | exposure control, HDR, live burst, RAW photos, timer | burst, interval, night shot |
Slow mo | 8x | 4x |
Slowest FPS | 240fps | 120fps |
Bitrate | 100Mb | |
Minimum focus distance | 30cm | 30cm |
Internal microphones | 1 | |
Video features | advanced metadata, exposure control, horizon levelling, image stabilization, low light | adjustable FOV |
Photo features | exposure control, HDR, live burst, RAW photos, timer | burst, interval, night shot |
Zoom | digital | none |