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GoPro HERO11 Black – E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live Streaming, Webcam, Stabilization vs iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB

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GoPro HERO11 Black – E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live Streaming, Webcam, Stabilization
#8 in Action Cameras

GoPro

GoPro HERO11 Black – E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live Streaming, Webcam, Stabilization

$289.99

100/100Excellent
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Pros

  • +Flat color profile is very good
  • +10 bit video
  • +No issues for 2 years
  • +Never froze
  • +No overheating

Cons

  • -Doesn't have dlog profile
  • -Low dynamic range in video
  • -Blown skies
Have a hero 11. No issues for the past 2 years. Never froze, never shut down due to overheating. Really, never had a issue with it.
iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
#1 in Action Cameras

Apple

iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB

$39.99

100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative

Pros

  • +Footage quality comparable to dedicated cameras
  • +Convenient
  • +Helps output
  • +Small form factor for unique shots
  • +Good starting point for filmmakers

Cons

  • -Limitations
  • -Slight shake on static shots (requires tripod)
Looks awesome! I was also at the GP, but your footage looks like it could have been taken with a dedicated camera—which I did do, and it doesn't look as good as this. ... A phone and its convenience i