The GoPro Hero5 Black costs $399.99, while the GoPro Hero5 Session is $100 less. We are going to compare the GoPro Hero 5 vs the Hero 5 Session so you can make your own decision on which offers the best value for money.

GoPro Hero 5 vs Hero 5 Session: Camera

Tuue to its higher price tag, the GoPro Hero 5 Black has with 1080p at 2.7K. It's still not true 4K like the Garmin Virb Ultra 30, for instance, but then again you don't really shoot 4K all that much. Its 12 MP wide-angle camera also has night mode capabilities, as well as equipped with noise distortion function. The Hero 5 Session, meanwhile, boasts of 10 MP photo capture. It can shoot 4K videos although the images are reported to be darker at certain times. Nothing post-editing apps won't fix.

GoPro Hero 5 vs Hero 5 Session: Design

In terms of the design, the GoPro Hero 5 Black has bigger dimensions, while the GoPro Hero 5 Session is a tad smaller. One good thing that the Session got for it is the fact that it's lightweight, while also waterproof. That's not to say that the Hero 5 Black is not waterproof, but also capable of wading through 33 feet. The Hero 5 Black has a microSD card, micro HDMI port, USB Type-C port and a removable battery. The Hero 5 Session has a built-in battery.

GoPro Hero 5 vs Hero 5 Session: Audio

In terms of audio capability, it's identical. They both have 3.55mm stereo microphone and mono 48 KHz, along with multi-band automatic gain control.

The GoPro Hero 5 and the Hero 5 Session have their distinct advantage and disadvantages. It really depends on your needs and budget. You won't go wrong buying either one, however.