GoPro Hero 5 Black vs. GoPro Hero 5 Session Battle: Which One is Better?

By Natalie Anderson / Oct 16, 2016 03:30 PM EDT
(Photo : Getty Images) The image shows the GoPro Inc. CEO, Nick Woodman holding the GoPro Hero5 Black on the left and GoPro Hero5 Session on the right.

The GoPro Hero 5 Black and the GoPro Hero 5 Session are now released in the market. Shutterbugs are now comparing the two gadgets.

Why are people crazy with the GoPro? Why is it different from conventional digital cameras? People love the GoPro camera because of its versatility. First, it can be mounted anywhere. It can take shots from a first person's perspective and from their vantage points. GoPros are perfect for water diving, bungee jumping, and skydiving.

It has been two years since GoPro has released these cameras. Thus, people are expecting much from these. So, now that they are released, what do users think of the action camera's latest offerings?

Both the GoPro Hero5 Black and the GoPro5 Session can shoot 4K and 2.7K videos at 30 fps. Also these action cameras have multiple field of view (FOV) options.

With the appearance, the GoPro Hero5 Black is different from the GoPro Hero4 Black, according to Tech Times. The GoPro Hero4 Black has sharp edges while the GoPro Hero5 Black has smooth, round edges.

The GoPro Hero5 Black's design is drastically different from its predecessor as it is more rubbery. It appears as it is more durable when compared to Hero4 Black.

Moreover, the GoPro Hero5 Black is slimmer than its predecessor. Together with the LCD display mounted on, the GoPro Hero4 Black's thickness and bulkiness are further amplified as the waterproof casing is applied.

GoPro Hero5 Black has an LCD. The GoPro Hero5 Session does not have.

The GoPro Hero5 Black has a 2-inch touch screen while the GoPro Hero5 Session does not have as well, Value Walk reported. The GoPro Hero5 Black has one home button, a reduction of the number of buttons compared to its predecessors.

The GoPro Hero5 Black is Wi-Fi capable. It is the same as the GoPro Hero5 Session.

Both GoPro Hero5 Black and GoPro Hero5 Session are capable to follow voice commands. They both understand seven languages. It is as easy as saying "Start recording". Hence, the user does little intervention physically.

They both do not need waterproof casing. Both the GoPro Hero5 Black and GoPro Hero5 Session are waterproof at 10 meters or 33 feet.

The price of GoPro Hero5 Black retails for $399, while the GoPro Hero5 Session lists at $299. The GoPro has kept the Hero4 Session in its lineup. It has a price tag of $199.

Watch the GoPro Hero5 Black and GoPro Hero5 Session review in the video below: