{"id":5211,"date":"2020-10-19T10:03:30","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T06:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/?p=5211"},"modified":"2021-02-08T17:09:46","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T13:09:46","slug":"gopro-hero-9-black-vs-gopro-max","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/gopro-hero-9-black-vs-gopro-max","title":{"rendered":"GoPro Hero 9 Black vs GoPro Max"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In this GoPro Hero9 Black vs GoPro Max comparison, I will talk about the differences and similarities of both action cameras so you have all the details you need to make a decision about which camera suits you the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The GoPro Hero9 Black was released on 16th September 2020 and it is the successor to the GoPro Hero8 Black which was released in October 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The GoPro Max was announced alongside the Hero8 Black in 2019 and it is the successor of GoPro Fusion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check my GoPro Max detailed review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check my GoPro Hero8 Black review.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n As you already know, GoPro Max is a 360-degree camera but it can also be used to shoot standard videos in Hero Mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SEE<\/strong> ALSO<\/strong>: GoPro Hero8 Black vs. GoPro Max comparison article<\/a> & GoPro Fusion vs. GoPro Max Comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GoPro Max<\/a> has received important software updates since its release and that has helped a lot in improving the user experience of the camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might wonder why I am comparing a 360-degree action camera to a regular one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, I also use the GoPro Max to shoot standard videos in Hero Mode. This comparison will help you know what to expect from both cameras in terms of performance quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The GoPro Hero9 Black<\/a> has a new 23.6 megapixels image sensor that captures photos with a maximum resolution of 20MP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check my GoPro Hero9 Black review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GoPro Max on the other hand has an 18-megapixel sensor that is capable of taking 16MP photos both in 360 degrees and standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GoPro has introduced HyperSmooth 3.0 to the Hero9 Black and it is a very good upgrade from HyperSmooth 2.0 that was there with the Hero8 Black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We already know how Max HyperSmooth is, also adding to the fact that 360 cameras have good stabilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I will give you more details about the stabilization later on in this post, be sure to check that out and see which one performs better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GoPro Hero9 Black has introduced a front-screen which is so handy for vloggers and Youtubers, GoPro Max has a one touchscreen display with no additional status screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many things to talk about in this post, follow along with me as I will highlight every important aspect of both cameras giving you my thoughts and takes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, let us have a look at the technical specifications of both cameras highlighted side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n