GoPro HERO4 Black Edition Camera (Renewed) vs GoPro MAX2 - Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen, Spherical 8K Video, 29MP 360 Photos, Easy Replaceable Lenses, HyperSmooth Stabilization, 6 Microphones
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data
#4 in Action Cameras
GoPro
GoPro HERO4 Black Edition Camera (Renewed)
$166.80
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
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”
#11 in Action Cameras
GoPro
GoPro MAX2 - Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen, Spherical 8K Video, 29MP 360 Photos, Easy Replaceable Lenses, HyperSmooth Stabilization, 6 Microphones
$449.00
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Captures 360 degrees
- +Allows editing what you want to see
- +Fun to use for video editing
- +Allows incredible shots
- +Flexible for general travel
Cons
- -Requires tech/editing skills
- -Takes up space (with accessories)
- -Lower resolution over equivalent fov compared to hero 13
“Since he has experience video editing, I think the Max2 would be a blast for him to use. [...] it captures 360 degrees and then you edit what you want to see.”