GoPro MAX2 - Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen, Spherical 8K Video, 29MP 360 Photos, Easy Replaceable Lenses, HyperSmooth Stabilization, 6 Microphones vs Sony - Alpha ZV-E1 Full-frame Vlog Mirrorless Lens Camera (Body Only) - Black
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data

#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
โSince 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.โ

#3 in Action Cameras
Sony
Sony - Alpha ZV-E1 Full-frame Vlog Mirrorless Lens Camera (Body Only) - Black
$59.49
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +High quality (implied by comparison)
- +Same low light sensor as the a7siii/fx3
- +Native 12800 is insanity
- +Lowlight looks like daylight
- +Very slim low profile rig
โZVE1 native 12800 is insanity, put a 1.4 on it and lowlight looks like daylight, also very slim low profile rig.โ