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
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data
#4 in Action Cameras
GoPro
GoPro HERO4 Black Edition Camera (Renewed)
$166.80
100/100Excellent
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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”
#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!”