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› GoPro Hero 9, 20MP, 5K30 versus GoPro Hero 8, 12MP, 4K60
GoPro Hero 9 versus GoPro Hero 8
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | GoPro Hero 9, 20MP, 5K30 | GoPro Hero 8, 12MP, 4K60 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 33,000 | KSh 32,000 |
| Sales | 1 - For Apr 2025 | 0 - For Apr 2025 |
| Average rating | 0 - | 0 - |
| Likes | 0 - For Apr 2025 | 0 - For Apr 2025 |
| Views | 8 - For Apr 2025 | 6 - For Apr 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | September 2020 | October 2019 |
| Dimensions | 71 x 55 x 33.6 mm (W x H x D) | 62 x 32 x 45 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 158 g | 117 g |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Mount | Integrated Folding Fingers | Integrated Folding Fingers |
| IP rating | Up to 10M Waterproof - Without Housing | Up to 10M Waterproof - Without Housing |
| Key features | HyperSmooth 3.0 video stabilization Up to 5K video recording at 30fps Webcam mode with Full HD live streaming 3 mics with wind-noise reduction 1720mAh removable battery Front and rear color screens | HyperSmooth 2.0 video stabilization Up to 4K video recording at 60fps Up to 10 meters waterproof Full HD live streaming 3 mics with wind-noise reduction 1220mAh removable battery |
| Camera | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3 Inch | 1/2.3 Inch |
| Camera resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
| Lens | Wide-angle Up to 155-degree Field of View | Wide-angle Up to 170-degree Field of View |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Image stabilization | HyperSmooth 3.0 - Digital Stabilization | HyperSmooth 2.0 - Digital Stabilization |
| Video | 5K 30fps / 4K 60fps / 2.7K 120fps / 2K 120fps / Full HD 240fps 8x Slow Motion @Full HD TimeWarp 3.0 / Hyperlapse Loop Recording Full HD Webcam Mode | 4K 60fps / 2.7K 120fps / 2K 120fps / Full HD 240fps 8x Slow Motion @Full HD TimeWarp 2.0 / Hyperlapse Loop Recording |
| Photo | HDR / Burst / Night Mode / Time Lapse JPEG / RAW | HDR / Burst / Night Mode / Time Lapse 4000 x 3000 Pixels JPEG / RAW |
| Camera features | - | - |
| Display | ||
| Display type | LCD | LCD |
| Display size | 2.27 Inch Color - Rear Display 1.4 Inch Color - Front Display | 2.0 Inch 320 x 240 Pixels |
| Display features | Touchscreen Rear Display Touch Zoom | Touchscreen |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | 3 Mics | 3 Mics |
| Audio formats | WAV / AAC | WAV / AAC |
| Audio features | Wind-noise / Vibration Reduction External Mic Support Built-in Speaker | Wind-noise / Vibration Reduction External Mic Support Built-in Speaker |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 1720mAh Removable and Rechargeable | 1220mAh Removable and Rechargeable |
| Battery life | Approximately 30% Longer than Hero 8 | Up to 2h Continuous Recording |
| Battery features | USB-C Charging | USB-C Charging |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Dual-band Wi-Fi Bluetooth |
| GPS | Yes Speed / Distance / Location Tracking | Yes Speed / Distance / Location Tracking |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity features | - | - |
| Storage | ||
| Internal storage | No | No |
| Memory card | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC Up to 256GB Single Slot | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC Up to 256GB Single Slot |
| Platform | ||
| Live streaming | Up to Full HD | Up to Full HD |
| App support | GoPro App | GoPro App |
| Processor | GP1 | GP1 |
| Platform features | 14 Voice Commands | 15 Voice Commands |
