GoPro Hero 8 Black VS GoPro Hero 7 Black! Is it Time to Upgrade?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- Today we're finally getting involved in the family comparison! The GoPro Hero 8 Black VS The GoPro Hero 7 Black! This is a 4k Action Camera Battle for the ages!
Is the older but still useful cameras worth sticking with instead of getting the more expensive younger upstart?
Both have very similar 4k 60fps recording capability but there are some significant differences here that could make all the difference in the world.
Which one comes out on top?
Lets find out!
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I was about to buy a 3 on eBay about 2 hours ago... Then I felt like the 3+... 20 minutes later I wanted the 7... Now I want the 9... I should have just drank some beers and went to sleep. This is getting expensive!
Compare batteries from both.
Non replaceable lens was on purpose to force sales of gopro plus.
Thank you! This was very informative. I love your charisma and will definitely subscribe!
Thank you for one of the best GoPro comparison reviews I've seen.
Super helpful... Thanks!!! I've got a budget (akaso) action camera and this really helped for my future decisions!
Thanks , this is the best review and really helped my make up my mind :)
I went from the Hero 4 to the 7 Black. I was blown away with the performance. I want a second one and was waiting for the 8 to come out. The non removable lens cover and the need for different batteries settled it for me. I'll save myself $80 and buy another 7.
you can use the same batteries
@@derrasse3072 Not for all settings
Thank you for this great video. I enjoy following your videos related to DSLR and Mirrorless camera. I am just getting into video and wanted to pickup a GoPro before by next vacation in a few weeks;; therefore, I was debating between the GoPro Black 8 vs GoPro Black 7. So, this review was perfect for me. I ended up getting the GoPro Black 7 on Amazon Renewed for a fantastic price! So far, I am loving it. You also give such great informative tips. On of my favorite TH-cam Channels to follow.
Thank you very much for this comparassion. This is what I need. 😸😸
Waiting for this! Glad it’s here!
great side by side review! i think im going to go pick one up. with your links of course !
I literally just bought a Hero 7 Black and the #1 reason was the replaceable lens. That to me is HUGE!!!!!!! The advances in the 8 from the 7 isn't enough to justify spending the extra money on the 8.
Can you explain, bc I just bought the Hero Black 7 too?
@@RockHash The lens can twist off and you can put another lens on. Google GoPro hero seven black lens replacement. Or TH-cam it.
@@Maoshung Thanks I'm getting mine tomorrow! Bought the whole kit too and glad I chose the right one. Hope you enjoy yours dude, peace!
Me too like 3mins ago.. same reason. Happy Shooting Ladies and Gents
Was about to buy the 8 for motorvlogging on my harley. Decided to go for the 7 instead aswell. Replaceble lenses, sturdier attechments meaning no fear of losing it and that damn door on the 8 exposing the battery etc.. Just a no go.
You make a good point. Just returned home from a trip to Jamaica. Took the 7 and 8 with me. Only reason I didn’t take the 6 is I didn’t feel like taking the gimbal. I used the 8 for the vlogging/speaking part of the trip and the 7 for all the action parts (where I’ll kill the native audio and use a soundtrack in post). I also found the 8 much better in low light evening settings. Not saying the 8 isn’t a good action cam - just that I never use it in action settings; but only when vlogging from the truck or a set location. Keep up the great reviews!
Good, clear video. Liked and Subbed! Personally the image quality of the 7 looks cleaner (sharper) and the colors look like lifelike whereas the 8 has a warm, brownish look to it.
Thanks for the video, I use 7black for Sparring and training (action) sports and wanted the 8black due to Better STABILITY. BUT you brought up GREAT points on durability, replacement lens which deferred my upgrade. For that THANK YOU.
I have the 7 and I love it. Even though the lens is “toughened” on the 8, it worries me if it could break. And the best way to protect it is getting insurance for an *ACTION* camera, no thanks GoPro.
GoPro Gabe just get gopro plus or a case for it
But again the seven has a removeable lense
And u can get the camera replaced with Goproplus!!.... for 80 bucks =_=
I'm getting the case for mine
Heh, hi gabe
Thanks man, very helpful!!
Good job and great comparison. I still find myself using my Goodmans 1080p action camera and being content.
Glad I watched toll the end where you discuss accessory compatibility! I have accessories for legacy models. Lol
Looking to get the 8 now based on this review, I put this on you man! lol. I have a motivation and ultra running channel and will upgrade from the 3 to the 8...here we go!
Great video, I have a hero session 5 that's in dire need of an upgrade. I'm wondering about the gopro max, though. Will you be talking a look at that one as well?
Beautiful place where you run!! I have to run along a highway here in the country!
For me the biggest concern would be the camera lens. However what do you think of putting the lens protector from Gopro on the Hero 8 to protect the glass? I really think the stabilization on the 8 is better but I am worried about the lens and not being able to repair it. Would the protection help?
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Yep. Was going to upgrade to an 8 from a pair of old Sessions but I think I’ll upgrade to the 7 instead. For a quite a few reasons actually. I already have the Max 360.
Thank you EveryDay Dad. Really loved this video as you explained everything so perfectly. Especially the risk of the camera lens.
I believe GoPro Hero 7 is the one for me.
Cheers! :)
Alright Daddy, I'm getting ready to buy the 8 during black Friday or for the trade up program. However, freezing? Is it still a thing?
Need those media mods asap and battery life tests with the new monitor attachment.
After seeing both in store and pretty much same level kit, the replacement lense of the hero 7 black had the advantage to me, so brought one, and I must say I'm very happy, and with the spare money I got some stuff for it
I totally agree! That's what sold me on the 7 versus the 8. I have a silver 4 that is about to be retired to dash cam use and secondary shot on bike trips. They totally lost the mark on that one.
@@twowheeledsmurph glad I'm not only one, yep GoPro seem to have lost there trail a lil bit and messed this one up on design not inner features. Shame or I would of got the 8
But I must say I'm very happy with the 7black
mike smith that’s awesome to hear! I look forward to using my new 7. Hopefully my 4 silver doesn’t get offended :-)
Subscribed, china chinese here, just bought a GoPro 7 after watching your (other) videos. They are very informative meanwhile entertaining. Thank you for the works and wish you have 10m sub soon.
Btw your shirt characters mean “(emotionally) touched” , which makes sense in Chinese/Japanese cultures.
Great review - but regarding the non-replaceable lens cover on the 8, doesn't the Roll Cage accessory solve this problem?
From what I understand to look at my Hero 8 that mount seams to be from aluminum painted in Black. So will last longer then plastic mount. So I got some aluminum case and tripod mounts on the way to get more protective 😉 .
Great review!
I use it for off road and it is often in mud, sliding through branches etc. and can easily fall off the Jeep... 7 for me! :-)
Once again it impresses. Maybe I’ll wait till go pro 14 comes out. See you then.
You’ll be waiting awhile then
I watch your videos of comparing things the most.. Just thought you should now 😁 guess I trust your opinion the most! 👍 Keep it up bro'
Great video! I'm torn between the 7 and 8 as well. I'm going to use it for live streaming for surf fishing and boating. Which one would you recommend for live streaming?
I completely agree with you. GoPro really shot themselves in the foot with the non-removable lens on the Hero 8. I do think you should have specifically mentioned though that the built in mounts on the Hero 8 are replaceable by removing a couple screws. Also would have been good to mention how these mounts tend to wobble a lot more than the hero 7 case.
When you show the cameras from the back, which camera is which?????
Amazing comparison! Which of these two cameras would you recommend for filming dancers/dance videos? For both stationary and handheld dance videos, video quality, frame rate, and battery life is generally all one would care about. Thanks!
Which one reproduces the more accurate color? On the Hero 7, your sweatshirt has a more bluish cast compared to the color from the Hero 8, in which the grey color appears more neutral.
I love my 7 Black, especially when paired with Davinci Resolve, which is just so good. Now that the 7 is on sale for $229, I'm looking to get a 2nd. I love running front and rear on my motorcycles and mountain bikes. I use sound from rear camera for entire audio. No wind and amazing exhaust sounds. Did this for years with gopro 2 and 3, with 2 having way better audio, so always in rear. I use it with my 7 for audio, but not video. Feet on bottom is where I also had issues. Buy a ram mount ball for GoPro and nothing you can't mount it to positively securely
Wish a firmware would let me save presets, that looks to be biggest improvement, since image after post processing is jaw dropping in 7.
Great videos young man,you know your stuff.
Hey thanks a lot for the video you made my mind up it will be the 7 👍
I was wondering why my footage was looking so crappy. You definitely need great lighting for the boost mode
Ok supposing to be ordering this this week, but I thought you could stream live on the hero 8 ??
@@JohnAReese you need to use a phone or a tablet
I just bought the hero 7 black today from the GoPro website can wait for it to come in and the best part is that it was on sale
Can u do a GoPro 8 durability test because of the non removal lens
I just bought the 7. I need to be able to replace my lens cover. I'll probally buy another one in a few years.
Great video! And we hike rainbow mtn all the time!
There's some noise at the branches when you shoot into the woods and maybe is your compression PROres or whatever you use to compress your video or maybe the speed on the camera needs a trim. Have you noticed this?
For me I have bought the Gopro 7 because I have the option to replace the lens if the inevitable happens, and the gopro max was too big
As a kayak guide I like it being water prof without having to put it in a case and probably why it does not have a removable lens
Nice review, very informative.
Thanks so much!
I’ll stick with the 7.... maybe I’ll consider the hero 9 black 🤷🏻♂️
Christopher Blake yeah I wanna buy now but thinking maybe go for 7 then later jump on the 9!!
Are you having bug issues with your 7? Mine is extremely buggy and it terrible. I have done just about everything to fix other than throwing it away. Been looking into Mevo
Nick Mendez your not alone, my touch screen/sensitivity is complete ass compared to my hero 4 silver. I think there are a few out there like ours that may be suffering from this problem. Other then that inconvenience the camera is great not the less
Nick Mendez yes mine turns on its own, battery drains while not on and out of the gopro, stabilization sometimes works sometimes doesnt, battery dies after 21 minutes of use in 1080 60fps
I got the 7 silver and it’s amazing I’ll wait
Just bought a hero 7 after using a Yi 4k. Here is my feedback after using it for a week.
My i7 processor still doesn't edit 4k footage without the frame drops and I don't have enough memory to create proxies. At 2.7k Linear Hypersmooth, the hero 7 seems literally the same as the 8 in terms of the final quality one would see when uploading at 1080p on TH-cam.
Advantages for me over my previous cam:
- Stabilization is WOW!
- Better colours
- Overall quality is so much better
- Love how sharp the footage is
- Mic is decent. The auto mode filters wind very well but obviously not to crazy levels.
Drawbacks:
- Worst battery life ever. Lasts me 45mins on one full charge. So you need to buy extra ones without a doubt.
- Additional equipments have to be purchased as go pro doesn't provide the screw in setup in the box.
- Only a go pro adapter (£50) works if you were to buy an external mic.
Overall I love the cam but have spent an extra £100 takes my cost to £350 for it for which I could have easily purchased the 9 (had I known). So anyone thinking to buy a 7 or an 8 should consider 9 but the big butt, please check it's mic quality.
Hope this helps someone ;)
Many thanks for this, no HDMI out for me is a big thing as I record in realtime with multiple cams, gopros are nice because they are small, and have that HDMI out, not on the 8 means no buy for me.
Hello, really enjoy your videos! What do you recommend for editing for a beginner? I have a hero 4 black and hoping to get a used black 7.
I’m having a hard time deciding if the eight is worth it, thank you for the breakdown. The seven is having some flash sales where I live now, so it may be time for an upgrade from the five!
The 7 is incredible i went from a 3 black + to 7
Joshua Richard good to know, I finally ordered a 7
@@phucmapvlog Good choice the 9 isn’t worth
Great video, coming from a Hero 7 and DJI Osmo owner
What camera and mic do you use for blogging?
Thank you so much for you super honest REVIEW! I was really thinking of not buying HERO 8 for the same reasons as you said. It enlightened me so much!
can u solve my gopro hero 7 black wasn't on. what can i do for this condition plz help me.
Thanks for sharing!
glad i found this
@The Everyday Dad, I want an action camera for vlogging, and my dad wants one for mountain biking, it would be nice to have the same one so we can match footage and I can assist with the techy side of things. Between the GoPro 7, 8, and Osmo action, what do you recommend?
I would say the Action since you want to vlog and match the footage, with the Action you get a built in screen (added cost for the GoPro) to help frame shots and it will work with any GP mounts. The new GP8 is nice but, to me, feels like a microtransaction (macro considering the price) camera, basically it "nickles and dimes" you to get things that SHOULD come with the camera. If you are stuck going the GP route go with the 7 as it has near the same features but is more consumer wallet friendly. Just my 2¢'s on it though.
Thanks for this. Was planning to get a yi 4k plus but think this looks much better. Hero 7 Black it is :)
New to the channel. I’m in the market for a GoPro. I was undecided on whether to purchase the 7 or 8 black. By far the best review I’ve seen of both cameras. Thinking old school 7 may be the better choice of the two...especially after your thorough review! Thanks!
The video clarity and stabilization appear to be superior in Hero 8 vs. Hero 7. If the only concern is durability - then the Supersuit seems a small additional investment. My only issue is my Re-Fuel - 9 Hour ActionPack Extended Battery - will not work with the Hero 8.
nice video. i have the gopro 3! not used in years, now i am cycling regularly and want to upgrade for doing video on my rides. would you still recommend the Hero 7 black in 2021? or pick the 8 black?
That comparison on durability is very informative and made my mind! Thanks a lot, just made my mind and will definitely go with hero 7 because you are right...what good is an action camera if you might scratch your lens and than you are just -400 $.
It's pretty lame that you can't replace the lens cover. Also, i can see the menu getting frustrating real quick.
Hi .. I am looking at buying one of these two cameras for hiking live on youtube ... which one would you guys feel that is best for me .. I will probably use a chest mount... O hope you guys can help.... Thanks
I am really debating on what to get. I am planning on buying the hero 8 or hero 7. I wanna use the go pro for vlogs. Does the hero 8 stay properly on the go pro tripod and not shake around?
16:00 you talk about the lens... why not just stick a tempered glass lens on the GPH8?
If you scratch the screen on Hero 8, since it's made of glass, can you just polish it? Like you would polish a face of a watch to get rid of the scratches?
thanks for the advice ill go for go pro hero7 black
Iv'e been going back and forth on desicion but I think I will go with the 7. Like everyone else the lens issue is my big concern gopro really messed up on that one, if the actual design had stayed the same and you could replace lense etc I would have got the 8 but I don't like that you have to buy so much extra stuff when it already costs so much and I can pick up a way cheaper. Although I really wanted that new time warp time lapse stuff eh still not worth the risk of me breaking it I will just play with some editing software.
I should have watched this before buying. I ordered the 8 before watching the video and my main intent was to use it while fishing. Your logic on why the 7 would be better is right on and has me rethinking my decision. I'm attempting to cancel the order for the 8 if I succeed I'll get the 7.
is the GoPro Hero 8 made for streaming? and how. i still dont get how to connect it to my pc for streaming. Someone recommended me it for price and how good it is. (im using it for beat saber mixed reality streaming.)
Finally got my first go pro. Been wanting it for a while, so I got the go pro 8 bundle from bestbuy. I love it
I just bought the 7 today with suction cup mount for my car, looking foward to capturing some driving but at the same time feels like I’m just saving evidence for the cops lol
Really good review! I just replaced my lens cover on my 7 again. I absolutely will not get the 8 due to the lens cover replacement issue. At this point, I don't care about the 2% of better image/video quality. They better fix it on the 9. Thanks for the info.
GoPro 8 'features'
Flippy feet = $20 replacement (no joke GoPro responded to a tweet where I asked about this)
Lens = not changeable (Apple mentality of Macrotransactions)
Less things in the box but the cost is the same/more
No front view screen on the camera that IS NOT an extra cost (Osmo Action has this)
No built in 1/4 mount (This should have been in place the flippy feet)
No lens protective screens, this should have been in the box since the lens is not changeable.
Did you have any issues with 8? thanks for your review!
Hmmm. I always use the cage on my bike as it’s so easy to quickly clip in and out. With this I’d have to screw it on to the bracket every time 🤔
Thank you for the comparison. As I expecte, hero 8 is better. But in my opinion not better to upgrade. If you dont have any... maybe. You wont make a terrible mistake choosing one over the other. Any choice is good.
One more thing, your videos are great but the example footage you use sometimes looks really bad because of pixelization. I have seen the same issue in other channels, but not all. Sometimed the image from the same camera is crystal clear and sometimes is rubbish. Is it just related to youtube? Cause if it is, why some channels have no issues? Does anyone knows a solution for this? Cheers
Not able to change the lens is a big deal. I dropped my gorpo 7 last summer when riding a motorcycle. Only the lens got damaged.
Did you not experience freezing up with the Hero7? My experience with it was horrible and it seemed to be a common issue.
Great review
I ride a bike and I'm not comfortable with the new lens.
Shame on go pro it's there way to sell insurance.
Good luck sending it for repairs etc
i hwve my question why my gopro hero 8 black is not playing the video in the computer or in a celphone what setting i need to do it to be compatible to windows media player
Love this camera but the fixed lens is a bummer. Really like the fact that it can now shoot 4K linear mode. The fisheye was annoying.
I've been using my GoPro Hero 5 so much since the weather has cooled off drastically, so it's perfect biking weather.
Wow amazing cameras both are very nice now I'm your new freind here SEE you back
Great video....I thought you'd also mention the battery door cover issue. If you power your GoPro externally, you can expose the USB port on the 7 by removing the small cover. The Hero8 has a single door that you have to remove thus exposing the battery and other innards that remain covered on the Hero7. Of course you can spend money to fix that issue with a third party Ulanzi G8-7 door if you want to.
WOW..... Tough Comparison !!!
I am So far down the food chain, and behind the 8 Ball ...
I'm still using my 1st and only GoPro ... wait for it .......
The Hero 3 ....
That was my first ever gopro too 😁👍
Michael Shaw Oldies are goldies! 👍
Same, I still haven’t gotten a new gopro yet.
@@user-nx2ch2te1m Getting the same on my 32 and 49 inch screens in HD and 4K....must be the TH-cam codec.
I am also stuck on the hero3, 7 years still going strong.
Do you think the removable lens will return for GoPro hero9?
🙏 if it will it will destroy both 7 and 8
What SD-card would you recomend for 4k-recording (without ANY lag)?
Sandisk 128gb extreme plus
I’m glad I bought a Hero 7 Black because I never thought about Len removal that Hero 8 does not have. Save my $$
can you use the waterproof case from the hero 7 on the hero 8?
I'm deciding to find a good cam to start travel vlog. Prices are almost the same.
I think GoPro changed the lens to push there PLUS subscription. Becuase if you follow there earnings. They aren't profitable thru camera sells but rather thru the subscriptions. Also, I dont get the hype over 4k 60fps. Personally 2.7k is my sweet spot. Great video quality with more options.
I'm still filming in 2.7 as well and upscaling to 4k, looks perfectly fine to me
The audio on the 8 seemed to be lightyears better
The non replaceable lens is a *_huge_* problem as is the audio. The audio assumes people will be pointing the camera at themselves, when 'exploring' and a lot of other types of videos are made with narration from behind the camera -- and the slighted breeze destroys the sound. Still no realistic way to use a dead cat without an external mic. and mounts. The 'media mod' does not look like it fixes the situation. I really like the inclusion of linear mode in time warp and time lapse. My hope is that third party 'mods' will be available for audio soon...