Long-awaited introduction of front-facing LCD monitor
GoPro HERO9
The HERO9 series introduces long-awaited features such as a color front display, first-time 5K support, and a new high-capacity battery.
Key Features of the GoPro HERO9
Product Lineup
GoPro HERO9 Black
Supported Formats
- 5K30fps
- 4K60fps
- 2.7K120fps
- 1440p120fps
- 1080p240fps
- 20.00MP
Camera Specifications
- Released Date
- 2020/9/17
- Chipset
- GP1
- Image Sensor Size
- 1/2.3”
- Aperture
- f/2.5
- Stabilization
- HyperSmooth 3.0
- 10 Bit Color
- x
- Loop Recording
- ✔
- Live Streaming
- ✔
- Waterproof
- 10m
- Max Storage Size
- 256GB
- Body Size
- 71.8 * 50.8 * 33.6 mm
- Weight
- 158g
Successor Model GoPro HERO10 Black
Features
Front Screen Upgraded to Color LCD
The standout feature of the HERO9 is undoubtedly the upgrade of the front screen from monochrome dots to a color LCD.
Though it's a small window, this advancement allows for checking footage on the front screen when shooting towards the GoPro or in situations where the rear screen, such as with helmet mounts, is difficult to see. It's a significant evolution within the GoPro series.
However, this enhancement does come with an increase in the device's weight, a trade-off worth considering.
First-ever 5K Video Support in the GoPro Series
The HERO9 introduces support for 5K video, a step up from the previous maximum of 4K in the GoPro lineup. Although the frame rate is not exceptionally high at 30fps, it still enables captivating wide-angle video recording, including the background.
Substantial Increase in Battery Capacity
While previous GoPro models up to HERO8 featured a standard 1220mAh battery, the HERO9 sees an upgrade to a new battery.
With a capacity increase to 1720mAh, approximately 40% higher, longer recording times are achievable under equivalent quality settings.
