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Comparisons: GoPro HERO7 Black vs GoPro HERO7 White

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

Key Factors

  1. Shooting Performance & Features

    The HERO7 Black is significantly superior 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 White is lighter.

Shooting Performance & Features: HERO7 Black Is Superior

The HERO7 Black and HERO7 White belong to the same series, but the White is an entry-level model, making the HERO7 Black significantly superior in both shooting performance and features. The HERO7 Black supports a maximum resolution of 4K, whereas the HERO7 White is limited to Full HD. Additionally, the HERO7 Black offers higher frame rates, resulting in better video quality.

Moreover, the HERO7 Black features HyperSmooth stabilization, while the HERO7 White only has standard stabilization. The HERO7 Black also supports live streaming and loop recording, which are not available on the HERO7 White.

Body Features

In terms of body features, the entry-level HERO7 White lacks a front display, unlike the HERO7 Black. Another key difference is that the HERO7 Black supports microSD cards up to 256GB, whereas the HERO7 White is limited to 128GB.

These factors can affect usability, so it's important to consider them when making a choice.

Size & Weight: HERO7 White Is Lighter

While the HERO7 Black and HERO7 White have nearly identical dimensions, the HERO7 White is over 20g lighter. This weight difference is likely due to the absence of a front display.

Given the significant differences in shooting performance and features, this weight reduction is reasonable. However, if you're looking for a lightweight camera that supports 4K, the latest HERO (2024) matches the HERO7 White in weight while offering better performance.

Before purchasing the HERO7 White, consider the GoPro HERO (2024) vs. GoPro HERO7 White comparison.

Compare by shooting performance

FeaturesHERO7 Black thumbnail
GoPro HERO7 Black
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GoPro HERO7 White
5.6K--
5.3K--
5.2K--
5K--
4K60 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 White
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 g92 g

Comparison of HERO7 Black with Other Models

Comparison of HERO7 White with Other Models