Saturday, November 13, 2021

Review: GoPro Hero 10 Black

After using my GoPro Hero4 Silver and GoPro Hero7 Black for many years, I decided to upgrade to the latest GoPro Hero 10 Black bundle (for $399.99), hoping to increase video quality and stabilization.

I am just starting to use it now and will update this review once I have more time with the new GoPro.

Positives

  • Better video quality
  • Better video stabilization (Hypersmooth 4.0)
  • Faster, more responsive operation
  • Easier to change batteries (the battery door is on the side, so I can change batteries while still mounted on a tripod)
  • The front screen can be used to help orient the camera
  • Video tripod mode can be used to reduce battery drain
  • Video quality is much improved from GoPro Hero 7 Black (especially in cinematic mode)

Negatives

  • Larger body size than the GoPro Hero 7 Black
  • Battery life is still relatively poor
  • Batteries are larger and incompatible with Hero 7 and Hero 7 batteries
  • Reports of frequent overheating and poor battery life
After recording multiple high-definition snowboarding videos at Palisades Tahoe, I concluded that the GoPro Hero 10 is significantly better (video quality-wise) than my older GoPro Hero 7.


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