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GoPro HERO4 Black Edition Camera (Renewed) vs GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization

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GoPro HERO4 Black Edition Camera (Renewed)
#4 in Action Cameras

GoPro

GoPro HERO4 Black Edition Camera (Renewed)

$166.80

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Pros

  • +Rated for space (implies durability/capability)
  • +Heavily ruggedized (in modified versions)
  • +Remote lens rotation (in modified versions)
  • +Used for spacecraft inspection
  • +Compatible with 3dr solo drone

Cons

  • -Old
Heavily ruggedized versions, part of a 28+ camera suite called the Orion Imagery System. They can even rotate their lens remotely. Beyond the pretty shots, they also serve as spacecraft inspection too
GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization
#10 in Action Cameras

GoPro

GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization

$344.99

100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative

Pros

  • +Better tool (implied versatility)
  • +360 reframing capability

Cons

  • -Reframing requires effort/workflow adjustment
Don't have a Max yet, but will install the plugin in anticipation of what's to come!