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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

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GoPro MAX2 - Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen, Spherical 8K Video, 29MP 360 Photos, Easy Replaceable Lenses, HyperSmooth Stabilization, 6 Microphones
#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
โ€œSince 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€
Sony - Alpha ZV-E1 Full-frame Vlog Mirrorless Lens Camera (Body Only) - Black
#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
โ€œZVE1 native 12800 is insanity, put a 1.4 on it and lowlight looks like daylight, also very slim low profile rig.โ€