I thoroughly verified whether the shooting performance of the small GoPro 'GoPro HERO11 Black Mini' is equivalent to 'GoPro HERO11 Black'
The small action camera `` GoPro HERO11 Black Mini '' that appeared in November 2022 is appealing that it has the same movie shooting performance as ``
GoPro HERO11 Black Mini (small action camera)
https://gopro.com/ja/jp/shop/cameras/hero11-black-mini/CHDHF-111-master.html
The GoPro HERO11 Black Mini is an action camera with a relatively large 1/1.9-inch sensor like the GoPro HERO11 Black, despite its small body. You can check the detailed appearance of GoPro HERO11 Black Mini and the appearance comparison with GoPro HERO11 Black at the following link. This time, we will actually shoot a movie with GoPro HERO11 Black Mini and thoroughly verify the blur correction performance and angle of view adjustment function.
That GoPro's small lightweight model 'GoPro HERO11 Black Mini' arrived, so I compared the appearance with 'GoPro HERO11 Black' - GIGAZINE
·table of contents
◆1: Image stabilization performance
◆ 2: Change angle of view & horizontal maintenance function
◆ 3: Underwater photography is also possible
◆ 4: Comparison with GoPro HERO11 Black
◆1: Image stabilization performance
GoPro HERO11 Black Mini is equipped with the same powerful image stabilization function 'HyperSmooth 5.0' as GoPro HERO11 Black. The effectiveness of the blur correction function can be selected from four levels: off, on, boost, and AutoBoost.
Below is a movie of riding a bicycle with GoPro HERO11 Black Mini mounted on the head. When the blur correction function is turned on, the blurring is reduced to a level that is almost unnoticeable, but there is still a slight shake that conveys that 'I am moving by bicycle'. On the other hand, if you set it to Boost or AutoBoost, there is no sense of action, and the image is suitable for enjoying the scenery smoothly.
I tried to verify the blur correction performance of 'GoPro HERO11 Black Mini' by riding a bicycle - YouTube
Next, in order to verify the blur correction performance in an action with a larger blur than the bicycle, I mounted the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini on my head and dashed up and down the stairs. When you play the movie, you can see that blurring can be suppressed without problems even with a very blurry action called stair dash.
I tried to verify the blur correction performance of 'GoPro HERO11 Black Mini' with a staircase dash - YouTube
◆ 2: Change angle of view & horizontal maintenance function
With GoPro HERO11 Black Mini, you can adjust the angle of view in four steps: linear, wide angle, SuperView, and HyperView. In order to check the range that can be shot with each angle of view setting, I fixed the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini as follows and shot from the same place with multiple angles of view.
However, GoPro HERO11 Black Mini does not support photography, so the following images are cut from the movie.
First of all, the scenery shot with the angle of view set to linear is as follows.
Wide angle. Focusing on the buildings on both sides, you can clearly see the difference in the shooting range.
SuperView looks like this.
And HyperView is below. The horizontal shooting range is the same as SuperView, and the vertical shooting range seems to be expanding.
The GoPro HERO11 Black Mini also has a horizontal lock function that allows you to keep the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini horizontal no matter how much you tilt it. You can understand what kind of function the horizontal lock function is in one shot by playing the following movie.
◆ 3: Underwater photography is also possible
GoPro HERO11 Black Mini has waterproof performance up to 10m, and you can shoot underwater without installing a special housing. Below is a movie that actually plunged GoPro HERO11 Black Mini into the water. However, if it is linked with a smartphone, the connection with the smartphone will be interrupted the moment it enters the water.
I tried shooting underwater with a small action camera 'GoPro HERO11 Black Mini' - YouTube
◆ 4: Comparison with GoPro HERO11 Black
As mentioned above, the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini has the same size sensor as the GoPro HERO11 Black. As a result of verifying the image stabilization performance and the setting range of the angle of view, it was confirmed that the movie shooting performance is equivalent to GoPro HERO11 Black. The movie shooting performance of GoPro HERO11 Black, which is the target of comparison, is verified in the following article.
I tried to thoroughly verify the performance of GoPro HERO11 Black's 'super strong blur correction' and 'function to keep horizontal no matter what' - GIGAZINE
The big difference between GoPro HERO11 Black Mini and GoPro HERO11 Black is the presence or absence of a touch display. GoPro HERO11 Black Mini does not have a touch-type display, and you need to change the shooting settings by connecting to a smartphone or by ``setting while pressing two buttons''. For this reason, it is recommended to always use the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini in conjunction with a smartphone, or to use it in such a way as to ``complete the shooting settings in advance and only press the recording button at the scene''.
The GoPro HERO11 Black Mini has a screen on the top that displays the current settings and remaining battery power. This screen is surprisingly convenient, and when shooting with it mounted on my chest, I was able to quickly check the remaining battery level just by looking down.
The biggest feature of the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini is its small body size, but when using the GoPro series, it is rarely used alone, and it is common to use it by connecting it to a grip or mounter. For this reason, there were almost no occasions when I felt the benefits of the small body in actual usage. Also, due to the miniaturization, the battery has become a built-in type, and it is not possible to replace the battery, which is a point of concern when shooting for a long time.
Focusing on the price, GoPro HERO11 Black Mini is 58,000 yen including tax on the official website, GoPro HERO11 Black is 72,000 yen including tax on the official website, and GoPro HERO11 Black Mini is 14,000 yen cheaper. In summary, GoPro HERO11 Black Mini is for those who say, ``I don't need to change the shooting settings frequently, so I don't need a touch-type display,'' ``I mainly shoot short movies,'' and ``I want to use GoPro as cheaply as possible'' It can be said that it is a recommended model.
GoPro HERO11 Black Mini (small action camera)
https://gopro.com/ja/jp/shop/cameras/hero11-black-mini/CHDHF-111-master.html
GoPro HERO11 Black Action Camera (Waterproof + Stabilizer)
https://gopro.com/ja/jp/shop/cameras/hero11-black/CHDHX-111-master.html
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