After some pretty detailed leaks, GoPro has now officially launched Hero 7, their latest action camera. Or better to say: three cameras. The Hero 7 comes in Black, Silver and White version, and each of them has different specs and expectedly – different prices.
When photos of the new GoPro cameras first leaked, we could have seen that there would be three different cameras. And so it is: they range from the GoPro Hero 7 Black, over the GoPro Hero 7 Silver, to the cheapest (and weakest) GoPro Hero White. Here are the specs of all three new GoPro cameras.
GoPro Hero 7 Black
The GoPro Hero 7 Black has some additions when compared to its predecessor, such as the vertical portrait mode, scene/smile recognition, live streaming, HDR for photos and looping 15 or 30-second videos. GoPro claims that the stabilization has been improved over the GoPro Hero 6 Black as well and that now the camera offers “gimbal-like stabilization.”
| Camera | |
| Sensor | 1-Chip CMOS |
| Sensor Resolution | 12 MP |
| Recording | |
| Recording Media | 1 x microSD (256 GB Maximum) |
| Video Format | 3840 x 2160p at 24/30/60 fps (78 Mb/s MP4 via H.264) 3840 x 2160p at 24/30/60 fps (78 Mb/s MP4 via H.265) 2704 x 1520p at 24/30/60/120 fps 1920 x 1440p at 24/30/60/120 fps 1920 x 1080p at 24/30/60/120/240 fps 1280 x 960p at 120/240 fps 1280 x 720p at 60/240 fps |
| Still Image Resolution | JPEG: 12 Megapixel, 4000 x 3000 |
| Audio Format | WAV |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Screen Size | 2″ |
| Screen Resolution | 320 x 480 |
| Exposure Control | |
| Photo ISO Range | 100 – 3200 (Auto) |
| Video ISO Range | 100 – 6400 (Auto) |
| Burst Photo | 30 Photos / 1 Second |
| Features | |
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| Waterproof Depth Rating | 33.0′ / 10.0 m (Camera) |
| Built-In Mic | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Tripod Mount | None |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
| Inputs | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C |
| Outputs | 1 x Micro-HDMI (Type D) |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| General | |
| Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack, 3.85 VDC |
| Charging Method | USB |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 2.4 x 1.3 x 1.8″ / 6.2 x 3.2 x 4.5 cm |
| Weight | 4.13 oz / 117 g |
GoPro Hero 7 Silver
The GoPro Hero 7 Silver has significantly lower performance compared to the Hero 7 Black. However, it does offer a few of the same features, such as portrait orientation and Boomerang-style looping videos.
| Camera | |
| Sensor | 1-Chip CMOS |
| Sensor Resolution | 10 MP |
| Recording | |
| Recording Media | 1 x microSD |
| Video Format | 3840 x 2160p at 24/30 fps (30 Mb/s MP4 via H.264) 1920 x 1440p at 30/60 fps |
| Still Image Resolution | JPEG: 10 Megapixel, 3648 x 2736 |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Screen Size | 2″ |
| Screen Resolution | 320 x 480 |
| Exposure Control | |
| Photo ISO Range | 100 – 1600 (Auto) |
| Video ISO Range | 100 – 1600 (Auto) |
| Burst Photo | 15 Photos / 1 Second |
| Features | |
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| Waterproof Depth Rating | 33.0′ / 10.0 m (Camera) |
| Built-In Mic | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Tripod Mount | None |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
| Inputs | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C |
| Outputs | None |
| Microphone Input | No |
| General | |
| Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack, 3.85 VDC |
| Charging Method | USB |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 2.4 x 1.8 x 1.1″ / 6.2 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm |
| Weight | 3.33 oz / 94.4 g |
GoPro Hero 7 White
The GoPro Hero 7 White is the lowest in performance and in the price of these three cameras. In terms of specs, it’s more similar to the budget-friendly GoPro Hero that the company launched earlier this year than to the other two Hero 7 models. It does share some of the features with them too, such as the vertical orientation and the short looping videos. But for the same (or lower) price, perhaps you could buy a used Hero 5. Or hack a GoPro Hero into Hero 5, maybe.
| Camera | |
| Sensor | 1-Chip CMOS |
| Sensor Resolution | 10 MP |
| Recording | |
| Recording Media | 1 x microSD |
| Video Format | 1920 x 1440p at 30/60 fps (H.264) |
| Still Image Resolution | JPEG: 10 Megapixel, 3648 x 2736 |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Screen Size | 2″ |
| Screen Resolution | 320 x 480 |
| Exposure Control | |
| Photo ISO Range | 100 – 1600 (Auto) |
| Video ISO Range | 100 – 1600 (Auto) |
| Burst Photo | 15 Photos / 1 Second |
| Features | |
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| Waterproof Depth Rating | 33.0′ / 10.0 m (Camera) |
| Built-In Mic | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Tripod Mount | None |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
| Inputs | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C |
| Outputs | None |
| Microphone Input | None |
| General | |
| Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack |
| Charging Method | USB |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 2.4 x 1.1 x 1.8″ / 6.2 x 2.8 x 4.5 cm |
| Weight | 3.26 oz / 92.4 g |
All three cameras are ready for preorders and they will start shipping on 28 September:
- GoPro Hero 7 Black ($400)
- GoPro Hero 7 Silver ($300)
- GoPro Hero 7 White ($200)
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