Compare the GoPro Max with the GoPro Fusion

You can record in 5.6K resolution at 30 frames per second with the GoPro Max. This resolution is higher than 4K Ultra HD. This results in razor-sharp video footage. This high resolution makes it look like you're recording with 6 standard GoPro's at the same time. You can imagine yourself at the location of the recording via a VR headset. You can make detailed videos, but also 16.6-megapixel photos. The Max has no OverCapture which allows you to cut a photo from your videos.

With the GoPro Fusion, you can record footage in 5.2K at 30 frames per second. This resolution is slightly lower than that of the GoPro Max, but the difference is small. You can also view these images through a VR headset, which makes it seem as if you're at the location of the recording. The photo resolution of the Fusion is 18 megapixels. In addition, this 360-degree camera does have OverCapture to extract a photo from your video footage.

In addition to the usual 360-degree videos you can record with the GoPro Max, the camera has a number of modes for capturing innovative footage. For example, you can record timelapse footage of life in the city. With the TimeWarp mode, you can record a timelapse video while in motion. If you record with the GoPro Max at 60 fps, you can slow down the footage 2x for slow motion footage.

The GoPro Fusion also has several recording modes, including timelapse. You can't make moving timelapse recordings. You can record during the day and during the night with the Fusion. This allows you to take photos, but also night lapse recordings. The camera takes photos at a certain rhythm. You can put these in sequence to make a timelapse. Use the Burst Mode to take photos in quick succession, so you don't miss an action moment.

Thanks to the waterproof design of the GoPro Max, you can record underwater to a depth of 5m. This way, you can capture tropical fish and coral reefs or record while surfing. HyperSmooth image stabilization ensures that your videos are smooth. The camera contains 6 microphones that have a 360-degree range combined. This means you won't miss any sounds from your surroundings. You can let your followers on social media enjoy your adventures by livestreaming directly. This is only possible in the HERO mode.

With the waterproof GoPro Fusion, you can record underwater to a depth of 5m. You can use it while kite surfing or diving, for example The Fusion has spherical image stabilization that reduces vibrations during activities. This stabilization is somewhat less advanced than the HyperSmooth stabilization of the GoPro Max. The 4 built-in microphones record ambient noise in 360 degrees. You can't livestream on social media, but unlike the GoPro Max, this camera can take nightlapse photos and videos.