{"id":5198,"date":"2020-10-18T17:03:18","date_gmt":"2020-10-18T13:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/?p=5198"},"modified":"2021-02-08T17:09:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T13:09:53","slug":"gopro-hero8-black-vs-iphone-11-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/gopro-hero8-black-vs-iphone-11-pro","title":{"rendered":"GoPro Hero 8 Black vs iPhone 11 Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this GoPro Hero 8 Black vs iPhone 11 Pro comparison, I will show you everything that you need to know to make your decision easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is well about a year since both products were launched, GoPro Hero8 Black<\/a> came out on October 15 2019 alongside the GoPro MAX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone 11 line-up was released on September 10th, 2019 where iPhone 11 Pro<\/a> features alongside the smaller iPhone 11 and the bigger iPhone 11 Pro Max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO:<\/strong> GoPro Hero8 Black vs. GoPro MAX detailed comparison article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both of these products are top-of-the-line in their respective categories, GoPro is considered the best action camera brand, and the iPhone is arguably the best phone brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This essentially means that you will get these products at higher price tags than their respective competitions in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the release of the new GoPro Hero9<\/a> and iPhone 12 line up, the price on these products is expected to drop significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would strongly recommend waiting for that if you haven’t already bought yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since I am going to compare an action camera to a smartphone, I will only focus on what the two devices share in common; that is the processor and the photography features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An action camera is not in any way going to replace your smartphone but the reverse is true; a smartphone can take the place of an action camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But is it safe to mount your camera on your helmet and go for intensely rugged mountain cycling?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think there is a thing with action cameras that cannot be taken away from them; that is the ruggedness and waterproof capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow me long this comparison post, I will take you through all the important photography aspects of both devices and help you have a deep understanding of what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GoPro Hero8 Black vs iPhone 11 Pro Comparison Table<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spec<\/strong><\/td>GoPro Hero8 Black<\/strong><\/td>iPhone 11 Pro<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
DESIGN<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Dimension<\/td>48.6H x 66.3W x 28.4D (mm)<\/td>144.00H x 71.40W x 8.10D (mm)<\/td><\/tr>
Color<\/td>Black<\/td>Midnight Green, Space Gray, Silver, and Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/td>126 grams<\/td>188 grams<\/td><\/tr>
waterproof<\/td>Yes (up to 10 meters \/ 33 feet underwater)<\/td>No. It is IP68 water resistant. maximum depth of 4 meters \/ 13 feet up to 30 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Display<\/td>2 inches LCD<\/td>5.8 inches OLED<\/td><\/tr>
CAMERA<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Lens<\/td>Super View, which is 16mm, Wide, which is 16-34mm, Linear, which is 19-39mm, and narrow which is 27mm.<\/td>3 lenses: Ultra Wide: \u0192\/2.4 aperture and 120\u00b0 field of viewWide: \u0192\/1.8 apertureTelephoto: \u0192\/2.0 aperture<\/td><\/tr>
Sensor Size<\/td>12-megapixels<\/td>Rear: 12-megapixel (f\/1.8) + 12-megapixel (f\/2.4) + 12-megapixel (f\/2.0)Front: 12-megapixel (f\/2.2)<\/td><\/tr>
Video Resolution and Frame Rates<\/td>4K@ 60,50,30,25 & 24fps in 16:94K@ 30,25 & 24fps in 4:32.7K@ 60,50,30,25 & 24fps in 16:9<\/td>4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps720p HD video recording at 30 fps. Extended dynamic range for video up to 60 fps<\/td><\/tr>
Slow-Motion Recording<\/td>2.7K@ 240 & 100fpsSuper slow-mo- 240\/200fps in 1080p, 960p, 720p (allows 8X slow mo.)<\/td>Slow\u2011motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps<\/td><\/tr>
Telephoto lens<\/td>no<\/td>2x optical zoom<\/td><\/tr>
Electronic Image Stabilization<\/td>Hyper smooth 2.0<\/td>Cinematic video stabilization<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Why is it Necessary to Compare an Action Camera to a Phone?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some people may ask if this comparison is worth making. It is a good question to ponder on and I have my observations and answers to give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today’s world, people no longer use action cameras for adventures only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are people out there who use their GoPro Hero8 Black<\/a> to make YouTube videos and social media vlogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The phones we have currently rock very impressive cameras. People also use their phones for the camera more than they use them for traditional calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can the iPhone 11 Pro replace the GoPro Hero8 Black? Let’s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Design and Build<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The GoPro Hero8 Black<\/a> is made of plastic with a nice finish that makes it feel premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The iPhone on the other hand is made of glass on both the front and back panels. The side of the phone has a stainless steel finish which contributes to its durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When it comes to weight, the iPhone is the heavier device weighing at 188 grams against GoPro’s 126 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Processors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GoPro Hero8 Black uses the company’s proprietary GP1 system on chip (SoC) processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As compared with other action cameras in the industry, the GP1 processor is a very strong contestant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone 11 Pro on the other hand uses the A13 Bionic chipset which is made by Apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Image Sensor Size<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GoPro Hero8 Black uses a standard 1\/2.3 inch 12 megapixels image sensor while the iPhone 11 Pro has 1\/2.55\u2033 (Wide), 1\/3.6\u2033 (Ultra-Wide and Telephoto).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ports and Sockets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The GoPro Hero8 Black uses the USB Type C port interface for charging and media transfer. You will use this port to attach the media mod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting the Media Mod for your Hero8 Black is a good idea because you will get the following features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n