GoPro Hero6 black

The new GoPro Hero6 black was released on Sept. 28th 2017!

The launch confirmed already leaked images: GoPro Hero6 will feature 4K resolution with 60fps, 1080p with 240fps, but there’s more:

GoPro Hero6 black – Specs

Photo Resolution

GoPro Hero6 black holds a 12MP sensor (4:3 format), currently I’m not sure which type it is. I guess it’s the same Sony IMX377 also used in YI 4K+ Action Camera. Other cameras recently turned to a 8MP 16:9 size sensor, I guess for video optimisation (Sony FDR-X3000, Xiaomi Mijia). But in terms of photos it’s great to have the 4:3 option and larger photos. Of course RAW photo is available.

Video Resolution & Frame Rate

4K – 60fps (compared to 4K 30fps max on Hero5)

1080p – 240fps (compared to 4K 30fps max on Hero5)

Hero6 offers 4K resolution with 60fps. YI Technology already offers a 4K 60fps action camera – YI 4K+ Action Camera – using the Ambarella H2 processor, which became available after GoPro Hero5 was released. Might be the reason this feature wasn’t introduced in Hero5 already due to a earlier release date.

But GoPro Hero6 tops: YI 4K+ which offers 4K with 60fps but max. frame rate in 1080p is 120fps, similar to Hero5 & YI 4K. In contrast Hero6 will offer 240fps in 1080p. But with the increase of frame rates there also comes a limitation on the lower end. Hero6 only offers 50&60fps in 720p with no other option.

Processor & Sensor

GoPro moved away from Ambarella chipsets and now uses their own – GP1 processor. No word on the sensor so far, my guess it’s again a Sony sensor, most likely the 12MP IMX377 also used in YI 4K+. It’s not the IMX317 used in Xiaomi Mijia and Sony FDR-X3000 which is 8MP. The max. pixel amount is smaller as this model is a 16:9 format sensor.

Image Stabilization

Whereas GoPro Hero5 black offers image stabilization up to 2.7K resolution and 60fps, Hero6 tops this off. It’s the first GoPro camera to offer EIS in 4K resolution at 30fps.

Body

GoPro Hero6 uses the same body as Hero5, so it is compatible with all accessories including batteries which are 1220 mAh.

Codec & bitrate

Hero6 will shoot in MP4 with H.265/HEVC codec but h.264 is also listed as some settings (in terms of resolution/frame rate) require the HEVC codec. In contrast to Hero5 the max. bitrate was pushed to 78 Mb/s, but only in ProTunes setting. Without this setting it is the same as Hero5: 60 Mb/s. This seems a little low, since many other cameras like YI 4K+, even YI 4K, and also Xiaomi Mijia offer 100 Mb/s as standard.

QuickStories

This is a feature which I think will become more important with action cams. The ability to analyze your recorded footage to get you a short auto edited highlight video from your footage for easy sharing on social media. GoPro Hero6 will do so via Quick App on your Smartphone, let’s see how good it can analyze your recordings to get you the best shots into your highlights. Hero6 has a lot of sensors (GPS, accelerometer,…) that could benefit detection.

other findings

Besides the few options in 720p there seems to be another step back. Interestingly the option photo+video disappeared:

Price

Unfortunately GoPro Hero5 doesn’t get cheaper so far, price stays at 399 USD, whereas GoPro Hero6 is 499 USD. In the meantime the price was reduced to 299 for Her5 and 399 for Hero6.

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GoPro Fusion

Along with Hero6 black another model was announced: GoPro’s 360° VR camera with 5.2K resolution, but will be released later on. More infos here: GoPro Fusion.

GoPro and current competitors

GoPro Hero7 black GoPro Hero6 black SJCAM SJ8 Pro YI 4K+ Action Camera GoPro Hero7 silver GoPro Hero5 black Sony FDR-X3000 YI 4K Action Camera Xiaomi Mijia Firefly 8SE SJCAM SJ7 Star THIeye T5 Sensor 12 MP

? 12 MP

? 12 MP Sony

IMX377 12 MP Sony

IMX377 10 MP 12 MP Sony

IMX ? 12 MP Sony

IMX317 12 MP Sony

IMX377 8 MP Sony

IMX317 12 MP Sony

IMX 117 12 MP Sony

IMX117 12 MP Sony

IMX 117 Processor GP1 GP1 Ambarella H22 Ambarella H2 ? Ambarella A9 BIONZ X image processor Ambarella A9 Ambarella A12 Ambarella A12 Ambarella A12 Ambarella A12 Lens F/2.8, 170° FOV F/2.8, 170° FOV F/2.8, 170° FOV F/2.8, 155° FOV F/2.8, 170° FOV F/2.8, 170° FOV f/2.8, f=17 mm F/2.8, 155° FOV F/2.8, 145° FOV F/2.8, 170° or

F/2.8, 90° version F/2.5, 166° FOV F/2.5, 170° FOV 4K Resolution max. 60fps max. 60fps max. 60fps max. 60fps max. 30fps max. 30fps max. 30fps max. 30fps max. 30fps max. 30fps max. 30fps max. 30fps Bitrate in 4K 78 Mbps 78 Mbps 65 Mbps 135 Mbps 60 Mbps 60 Mbps 100 Mbps 100 Mbps 100 Mbps 70Mbps 70Mbps 2.7K Resolution max. 120fps max. 120fps n/a max. 60fps max. 60fps max. 60fps max. 60fps -

(2.5K in 60fps) max. 30fps

(2.5K in 60fps) max. 30fps

(2.5K in 60fps) max. 30fps

(2.5K in 60fps) 1080p Resolution max. 240fps max. 240fps max. 120fps max. 120fps max. 600fps max. 120fps max. 120fps max. 120fps max. 120fps max. 120fps max. 120fps max. 120fps 720p Resolution max. 240fps max. 60fps max. 240fps max. 240fps no max. 240fps max. 240fps max. 240fps max. 240fps max. 240fps max. 200fps max. 240fps Photo Resolution 12 MP 12 MP 12 MP 12 MP 10 MP 12 MP 8 MP 12 MP 8 MP 12 MP 12 MP 12 MP RAW photo yes

GPR Format yes

GPR Format yes

.RAW Format yes

DNG Format no yes

GPR Format no yes

DNG Format yes

DNG Format no no no Display 2″ Touchscreen 2″ Touchscreen 2,33″ Touchscreen 2,19″ Touchscreen 2″ Touchscreen 2″ Touchscreen data only 2,19″ Touchscreen 2,44″ Touchscreen 2" Touchscreen 2″ Touchscreen 2" live view Battery (Capacity) 1220 mAh 1220 mAh 1200 mAh 1400 mAh 1220 mAh

built-in! 1220 mAh 1240 mAh 1400 mAh 1450 mAh 1200 mAh 1000 mAh 1100 mAh Image Stabilization yes

up to 4K 60fps yes

up to 4K 30fps yes

up to 4K 30fps yes

up to 4K 30fps yes

up to 2.7K 60fps yes

up to 2.7K 60fps yes (optical)

up to 4K 30fps yes

up to 2.7K 60fps yes

up to 1080p 60fps yes

up to 1080p 60fps yes

up to 1080p 60fps yes

up to 1080p 60fps Gyro Sensor "Hypersmooth" "superior to Hero5"

I guess 6-axis 6-axis 3-axis I guess 3-axis I guess 3-axis optical stabilization! 3-axis 6-axis (3-axis gyro, 3-axis accelerometer) 6-axis 3-axis 3-axis Wifi yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Bluetooth yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Remote Controller yes, optional extra yes, optional extra yes, optional extra yes, optional extra yes, optional extra yes, optional extra yes, optional extra yes, optional extra yes, optional extra yes, optional extra yes, optional extra yes, optional extra App GoPro App

iOS, Android GoPro App

iOS, Android SJCAM Zone

iOS, Android Yi Action App

iOS, Android GoPro App

iOS, Android GoPro App

iOS, Android Action Cam App

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iOS, Android Mi Home App Firefly Cam

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via USB-C yes

via USB-C yes

via USB-C yes

via USB-C no yes

via USB-C yes

via 3,5mm no no yes

via mini USB yes

via mini USB yes

via 2.5mm plug HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI no no no micro HDMI micro HDMI no no micro HDMI micro HDMI micro HDMI Voice Control yes yes no yes yes yes no yes no no no no Special Feature GPS recording GPS recording comes with Touchdoor Case Facebook Live Broadcasting GPS recording GPS recording GPS recording Facebook Live Broadcasting Aluminum Frame Body Mounts GoPro System on frame/case GoPro System on frame/case 1/4" thread on body

GoPro System on case 1/4" thread on body

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GoPro System on case 1/4" thread on body

GoPro System on case 1/4" thread on body

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GoPro System on case Waterproof 10m without case

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