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Comparisons: GoPro HERO7 Black vs GoPro HERO7 Silver

Both the GoPro HERO7 Black and GoPro HERO7 Silver are 2018 models. This comparison covers their shooting performance and body specifications.

Key Factors

  1. Shooting Performance & Features

    The HERO7 Black surpasses the HERO7 Silver in both performance and features.

  2. Body Features

    Differences include microSD card capacity support and the presence of a front display.

  3. Size & Weight

    Both have similar dimensions, but the HERO7 Silver is lighter.

Shooting Performance & Features: HERO7 Black Is Superior

The HERO7 Black and HERO7 Silver belong to the same series, but the Silver is a budget-friendly model, making the HERO7 Black superior in both shooting performance and features. While both models support a maximum resolution of 4K, the HERO7 Black offers higher frame rates, resulting in better video quality.

Additionally, the HERO7 Black supports live streaming and loop recording, features absent in the HERO7 Silver.

Body Features

In terms of body features, the HERO7 Silver lacks a front display and supports microSD cards only up to 128GB, whereas the HERO7 Black supports up to 256GB.

These differences can impact usability, so consider them when choosing between the two.

Size & Weight: HERO7 Silver Is Lighter

The HERO7 Black and HERO7 Silver have nearly identical dimensions, but the HERO7 Silver is lighter. This weight difference is likely due to the absence of a front display.

While there are functional differences, they are not drastic. If you prioritize a lightweight camera, the HERO7 Silver remains a viable option.

Compare by shooting performance

FeaturesHERO7 Black thumbnail
GoPro HERO7 Black
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GoPro HERO7 Silver
5.6K--
5.3K--
5.2K--
5K--
4K60 fps 30 fps
3K--
2.7K120 fps -
1080p240 fps 60 fps
Still Image Resolution12.00 MP10.00 MP

Compare by specifications

FeatureHERO7 Black thumbnail
GoPro HERO7 Black
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GoPro HERO7 Silver
Release date2018/09/27 2018/09/27
ChipsetGP1 GP1
Image Sensor Size1/2.3” 1/2.3”
Aperturef/2.8 f/2.8
StabilizationHyperSmooth Standard
10 Bit Colorxx
Loop Recordingx
Live Streamingx
Waterproof10 m10 m
Max Storage Size256 GB128 GB
Body Size62.3 * 44.9 * 33 mm62.3 * 44.9 * 28.3 mm
Weight116 g94 g

Comparison of HERO7 Black with Other Models

Comparison of HERO7 Silver with Other Models