GoPro Hero 10 Black: a whole new level for action photography

Inside the tenth-gen device is the GP2, GoPro’s second-gen SoC that is driving a lot of new features this time around. This fast chip improved not only the startup speed of the camera, but also the quality of the content.

The GoPro Hero 10 Black is much more responsive

Turning on the camera is very quick and moving around the interface is also quick. One of my biggest frustrations with the Hero 9 was the interface lag when tapping on various menus.

This is entirely a thing of the past, thanks to this new processor.

The time it takes to go from shutting down to capturing video has improved dramatically over previous generations. This makes it very comfortable for users to remove the camera with little notice knowing that it would record in time to capture what I wanted.

With previous GoPro’s, I always felt like it was going to stall and slide on ignition, causing me to miss my shot.

• GP2 processor
• 5.3K video capture at 60 FPS
• 23MP photos
• HyperSmooth 4.0
• Compatible with all Hero 9 mods
• Automatic download
• Wire transfers

HyperSmooth has undergone many improvements. It can now compensate for roll up to 45 degrees from level, almost double what the Hero 9 could do.

I tried to tie it to the back of my dog ​​as he ran around the yard, and was blown away by the level and fluidity of the video.

The GoPro Hero 9 Black vs. the GoPro Hero 10 Black

Speaking of video, this camera can now record in incredible detail. We’re talking 5.3K footage at up to 60 frames per second, which is double the Hero 9’s 5K 30 FPS.

I don’t shoot in 5K too often, but at 60 frames per second I can shoot in 5K but crop it in 4K and have some leeway on the framing.

The Hero 10’s slow-motion footage is also increased to 240fps. Now, rather than just 1080P at 240fps, there’s a 2.7K option. Sure, it would be nice to see a 4K 240fps option, but it’s still a big upgrade.

I shoot in slow motion quite frequently, and it’s always unfortunate that I have to lower the resolution to accommodate this higher frame rate.

GoPro eco-friendly packaging

Another nice little touch is the packaging of the GoPro, as the Hero 10 Black comes in a hard case with a paper sleeve around. Paper, which can be recycled, is much more environmentally friendly than plastic box or packaging.

You can still use the case to travel with your GoPro, and it may contain additional accessories that you can pick up later.

Sample Photo GoPro Hero 10 Black

So far I’ve done limited camera testing in various environments, but took it to downtown Cleveland to capture a few shots. Above you can see a landscape photo of the Cleveland Museum of Art above the water.

This is a 23 MP photo, and it looks great with the HDR setting. Many details have still come out in the shadows.

A still image of a 4K night video

Here you can see a still image of a 5K video taken in the evening after sunset. Some areas are dark, but it generally reduced noise in those low light shots.

I am very happy to continue to test this camera and see how it works. Stay tuned for the full review of the upcoming GoPro Hero 10 Black.