GoPro HERO 10 vs 9 vs 8 (Buyer's Guide)

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1️⃣ See all of Sean's Camera Recommendations

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4️⃣ How to Get Better AUDIO in Your YouTube Videos

5️⃣ Camcorder VS. DSLR for Video, YouTube and Vlogging?

6️⃣ Slow Motion Tutorials

7️⃣ How I Live Stream with Multiple Cameras

8️⃣ Our Top 4 Cameras for YouTube

9️⃣ Best Budget Cameras for YouTube

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 4 Things to Consider When Looking for a Camera
1:28 13 Camera Features You Need to Know About
4:00 #1 Sensor Size
6:23 #2 Video Resolution
11:09 #3 Lens Aperture
17:55 #4 Autofocus
20:25 #5 Audio
22:50 #6 Size, Weight, & Build Quality
26:55 #7 Selfie Screen & Touch Screen
28:34 #8 Record Time Limit
33:06 #9 Wifi, Bluetooth, NFC
34:00 #10 Skill Level
35:41 #11 Image Stabilization
45:42 #12 Frame Rate & Slow Motion
48:21 #13 Clean HDMI for Live-Streaming
52:28 Think Media's Top 4 Camera Recommendations
55:40 Best Budget Cameras for YouTube

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In this video, Sean shares his favorite cameras for YouTube. These cameras work for any budget and can create professional looking YouTube videos.

[ThreeTwentyTech]

Even though making money is a great thing to have, starting a YouTube channel should be about finding your *passion* and turning it into videos. That way, you'll be much more inclined to be consistent since you genuinely enjoy what you do! 👌🏻

[BrandonTalbot]

I’d avoid the GP8 for one major reason: the fixed lens. If you scratch that lens, you’re sending in the whole camera to get it replaced.

[NightPhawx]

Love the in-depth run down in short time with the gopro comparisons. Your videos are exactly the type of feedback i look for in a short time. Thanks so much for your effort and whom ever else is part of creating the contents.

[runningintohistory]

I have been using the 8 for most of the videos on my channel and you can see it has been through some crazy stuff but never damaged the lens. I have the stick on lens protector and the roll cage over that. I love the audio and stability on the 8. The low light seems to be better than my friends 10 for some reason but could be due to the settings he used. I recently purchased the windslayer and it almost completely removes any wind issues I had with the audio. I typically record from lav mic to external recorder but for running or action shots it's all internal from the 8.

[spiritcinevideothailand]

For me the image quality is most important. The 9 is in all comparing videos I have seen less sharp than the 8 and the 10. Clearly noticeable even after YT compression and viewing in 720p. How you can not notice this and state that the 9 and 10 are the same? Look at all the greens in the background, 9 is blurry. 8 and 10 are not.

[questingroot]

I’ve got the Hero 9 recently. I’ve been happy with it. I use it to shoot first person fishing and outdoors stuff. I mix in video with my iPhone too. I’ve had some issues with the battery needing to be pulled out and put back in every now and then cause it won’t turn on. I’ve not had a GoPro before so I don’t have any way to compare it. It can get hot when charging and you need to be sure not to overcharge the battery or it will kill the battery. I’ll be testing time lapses soon, overall I’m happy with it!

[OctaneStreet]

I bought the Hero 8 when it was released. It's been my main camera for YouTube ever since. It takes great videos, and the Hypersmooth is definitely a great feature that works superbly. I had no idea the Hero 9+ actually came out with a front facing LCD screen though... I missed out BIG TIME with that haha. My biggest gripe with the Hero 8 was the lack of a front-facing screen. I'm glad GoPro has since addressed this issue and that new GoPros come fully equipped. Gone are the days of GoPro being purely an Action Cam! Vloggers and content creators alike, rejoice!

[Thegadgetdad]

Great video I went from the 7 to the 10 …still have both of them. But the 10 is an improvement overall. Although I think 5k is kinda unnecessary nice but most people can’t tell the difference

[bryandickerson]

A very clear, professional, thorough and easy-to-watch review - thanks Think Media!

[ProtectiveDadPranks]

The low light quality has continued to get worse with each model. I’ve stopped buying GoPro since the Hero 8. (I’ve bought the 9 and 10, tested them and returned them) very disappointing.

[peteschannel]

Lost my 8 gonna buy another 8 from best buy this time. 279.99 on sale and 35.00 with 2 yr insurance. This is the way to go. Mine was already broken and screen didn't work, GoPro wouldn't do anything for me after a year.

[CookinwithHilda]

I’m thinking about purchasing the 10th. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and giving us another way review! 🤗

[mman]

I can tell the difference I can see that grass a lot clearer in the 10

[BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

I've done so many of these GoPro comparisons, I will always tell them to get the 8 because the batteries from the 7 will work fine, both the 9&10 tend too overheat if shooting prolong videos and if you're not going to be shooting SPECIFICALLY in 5K then you better make sure you have a GPU otherwise your integrated GPU won't look different then the Hero8 so My advice would be to get the Hero8.

[matigol]

Go pro 8 has a huge problem. If you broke the lens, you’re forced to buy a new Gopro 8
You didn’t mention in your analisis

[LoliLoveJuice]

8 takes good photos and cinema, only downside is battery and tends to heat up. dont have a thick case

[chrisfrombelgium]

The 10 for me, hence the quality of the image, I want it to be perfect on my big screen tv!

[sightseeingspotfacts]

I am thinking about buying one, and your video is the second I've watched. The first video was by a channel called Leonardmlee who said "I've been using Gopro cameras to film my ride vlogs for about ten years now and as much as I love them, and for all their positive points, they have been, without exception, the most unreliable cameras I have EVER used. " He talked about how they often freeze and go into a weird split screen thing. I was wondering if you had experienced anything like that.

[JayPalOfficial]

My heart is set on the GoPro HERO 10. Will be worth the upgrade from a 5.

[KamalBrar]

Hello Think Media, Please make video on Gopro 9 vs Gopro 11