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Body design revamped

GoPro HERO8

The GoPro HERO8 series underwent significant upgrades such as built-in mounting on the body. While maintaining the shooting quality equivalent to HERO7, the usability has greatly evolved.

⚖️ Comparison with Latest Model
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Product Lineup

  • GoPro HERO8 Black thumbnail

    GoPro HERO8 Black

    Supported Formats

    • 4K60fps
    • 2.7K120fps
    • 1440p120fps
    • 1080p240fps
    • 12.00 MP

    Camera Specifications

    Release Date
    2019/10/24
    Chipset
    GP1
    Image Sensor Size
    1/2.3”
    Aperture
    f/2.5
    Stabilization
    HyperSmooth 2.0
    10 Bit Color
    ×
    Loop Recording
    ✔︎
    Live Streaming
    ✔︎
    Waterproof
    10m
    Max Storage Size
    256GB
    Body Size
    66.3 * 48.6 * 28.4 mm
    Battery Capacity
    1,220 mAh (Removable)
    Weight
    126g
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Features

Redesign from "HERO7"

The most significant upgrade in the GoPro HERO8 is its redesigned body.

  • Mount integrated into the body: Mounting without a case is possible.
  • Redesigned side door: Easy to swap and mount accessories.

These two upgrades in body design may seem minor visually, but they are significant improvements in practical use.

In terms of shooting performance, except for "HyperSmooth 2.0" mentioned later, it's comparable to HERO7. However, just with 'points—body redesign' and 'HyperSmooth 2.0', it's fair to say there's been a major evolution upgrade.

Featuring HyperSmooth 2.0

The "HyperSmooth" introduced in HERO7 Black has been upgraded to 2.0 in HERO8.

While in HERO7, HyperSmooth was only available with high frame rates, in HERO8, it's evolved to be usable at any frame rate.

Additionally, a more powerful "Boost mode" has been added compared to conventional stabilization.

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GoPro HERO8 Battery: Compatibility & Battery Life

Equipped with a 1,220mAh battery. Although it's incompatible with the larger batteries found in the HERO9 and newer models, its compact and lightweight design makes it incredibly easy to slip several spare batteries into your pocket.

🔋Battery Details

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microSD Card for GoPro HERO8: Max Capacity & Recording Time

The HERO8 supports microSD cards up to 256GB. While this capacity cap is modest compared to recent models, 256GB is still more than enough to cover the recording time across multiple battery swaps.

💾microSD Card Details