GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization vs Sony - Alpha ZV-E1 Full-frame Vlog Mirrorless Lens Camera (Body Only) - Black
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data

#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!”

#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
“ZVE1 native 12800 is insanity, put a 1.4 on it and lowlight looks like daylight, also very slim low profile rig.”