Key Factors
Shooting Performance
The HERO (2024) has significantly superior shooting performance.
Shooting Features
Shooting features are comparable, except for loop recording.
Size and Weight Difference
The HERO Session is smaller and lighter.
HERO (2024) Offers Superior Shooting Performance
The HERO (2024) from 2024 and the HERO Session from 2016 are vastly different in generation, leading to notable differences in shooting performance.
The HERO Session, based on the HERO4 generation, maxes out at Full HD 60fps. By contrast, the HERO (2024), though relatively modest in features for its release year, supports up to 4K at 30fps. While Full HD suffices for casual recording, the 4K capability of the HERO (2024) offers a significant advantage for capturing more detailed footage.
For those seeking a compact model with even better performance than the HERO (2024), consider the slightly larger HERO11 Black Mini.
Differences in Shooting Features
In terms of shooting features, there aren’t major differences.
One significant distinction is the lack of loop recording on the HERO (2024). However, the HERO (2024) supports microSD cards up to 1TB, while the HERO Session, being from the HERO4 era, is limited to 128GB. That said, the HERO Session’s Full HD/60fps limitations mean that 128GB generally provides sufficient storage for its recording capabilities.
Differences in Body Size and Design
The HERO Session has an ultra-compact, almost cube-like shape, while the HERO (2024) follows a horizontally elongated design, similar to other GoPro models, albeit in a smaller size. As a result, the HERO (2024) appears noticeably larger than the HERO Session, and it’s also over 10g heavier.
However, because the HERO (2024) includes a built-in mount, it doesn’t require an additional mounting case, effectively balancing out the weight difference.
