Design and Displays
Hero 8: 66.3 x 48.6 x 28.4mm Hero 9: 71.0 x 55.0 x 33.6mm Hero 8: Monochrome status screen on the front Hero 9: Colour live preview screen on the front Both: Built-in mounting arms Both: Colour touchscreen on the back, Hero 9 larger Both: Waterproof to 10m
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Video capture and streaming
- Hero 8: Up to 4K/60 FHD/240 footage Hero 9: Up to 5K/30, 4K/60, FHD/240 Both: 1080p live streaming
Stills and performance
- Hero 8: 12MP stills Hero 9: 20MP stills Both: SuperPhoto + HDR Both: RAW support Hero 8: 1220mAh battery Hero 9: 1720mAh battery Both: GP1 chip
Price
- Hero 8: $299 with a subscription ($349 without) Hero 9: $399 with a subscription ($499 without)
