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GoPro HERO7 Silver Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290Video resolution:4KBattery life:106 minWaterproof depth:10 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

GoPro HERO7 Silver Review: Compare 96 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the action camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best action cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–²Better than 62% of action-cameras
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

30%

5.1

Video

22%

4.1

Photo

14%

7.5

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.2

Battery

11%

7.6

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.2

Display & Design

â–²Better than 52% of action-cameras
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 2,045 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 81% of action-cameras
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    N/A~ £290

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Technical Specifications of action camera GoPro HERO7 Silver

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

30%

5.1

Video

22%

4.1

Photo

14%

7.5

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.2

Battery

11%

7.6

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.2

Display & Design

5.7
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 2,045 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which action cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
GoPro HERO7 Silver has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than 72.3% of action cameras.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

7.2
Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
â–² Better than 36% of models
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 36.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
â–² Better than 42% of models
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 30 fps, which is higher than that of 41.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 24.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
60 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
60 fps
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 23.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 33.8% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
60 Mbps
Video bitrate
60 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps, which is higher than that of 40.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 13.5% of action cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
Video codecs
H.264
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 2.4% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
10 MP
Main camera megapixels
10 MP
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 10 MP, which is lower than that of 79.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 2.8% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is larger than that of 18.3% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/2.8 f
Main camera aperture
f/2.8
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2.8, which is wider than that of 7.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 43.8% of action cameras.
Photo resolution
10 MP
Photo resolution
10 MP
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
This action camera captures photos at 10 MP, which is lower than 81.6% of action cameras and equal to 2.9% of action cameras.
Field of view
149 °
Field of view
149 °
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 149 °, which is narrower than that of 74.6% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
yes
Built-in display
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This action camera has a display. This feature is present on 71.9% of action cameras.
Screen size
2 inch
Screen size
2 inch
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 35.1% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 33% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
?
Secondary screen
no
Secondary screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
This action camera does not have a secondary screen. 8.7% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
Secondary screen resolution
N/A
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 92.5% of action cameras.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth version
4.2
â–² Better than 72% of models
This action camera supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is newer than that supported by 71.7% of action cameras and equal to that of 8.8% of action cameras.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This action camera supports GPS. This feature is present on 13.3% of action cameras.
USB Type-C
yes
USB Type-C
yes
â–² Better than 58% of models
This action camera features USB Type-C. This feature is present on 41.6% of action cameras.
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Battery life
106 min
Battery life
106 min
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 106 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 58.5% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 0.6% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,220 mAh
Battery power
1,220 mAh
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,220 mAh, which is higher than that of 53.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 3.8% of action cameras.
Charging time
2 h
Charging time
2 h
â–² Better than 41% of models
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 2 h, which is shorter than the charging time of 41.5% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 27% of action cameras.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 82% of models
This action camera supports fast charging. This feature is present on 18.2% of action cameras.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 1% of models
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.6% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
10 m
Waterproof depth
10 m
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <0 m – >11 m
This action camera is waterproof to 10 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 66.3% of action cameras and equal to the waterproof depth of 23.5% of action cameras.
40 with housing
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 35 °C, which is lower than that of 77.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 22.6% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
-10 °C
Minimum operating temperature
-10 °C
â–² Better than 32% of models
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of -10 °C, which is lower than that of 31.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 44.7% of action cameras.
External memory slot
yes
External memory slot
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.2% of action cameras.
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GoPro HERO7 Silver vs the average action camera

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  • 9 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    10 m
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    40 with housing
    10 m vs 1 m
  • Has GPS
    GPS
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This action camera supports GPS, the average action camera does not. 13.8% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
  • Supports fast charging
    Fast charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This action camera supports fast charging, the average action camera does not. 18.7% of action cameras support fast charging.
  • Has USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 41.9% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • Damage-resistant glass
    Damage-resistant glass
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera uses damage-resistant glass, the average action camera does not. 43.2% of action cameras use damage-resistant glass.
  • 16 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    106 min
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (106 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    106 min vs 90 min
  • Supports voice commands
    Voice commands
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This action camera supports voice commands, the average action camera does not. 30.5% of action cameras include voice command functionality.
  • 10.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    GoPro HERO7 Silver
    the average action camera
    GoPro HERO7 Silver has a higher user score than the average action camera (8.86 vs 8.000).
    8.86 vs 8
  • 10.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GoPro HERO7 Silver
    the average action camera
    GoPro HERO7 Silver has a higher user score than the average action camera (8.86 vs 8.000).
    8.86 vs 8
  • Has GPS
    GPS
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This action camera supports GPS, the average action camera does not. 13.8% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
  • Has USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 41.9% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • Supports voice commands
    Voice commands
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This action camera supports voice commands, the average action camera does not. 30.5% of action cameras include voice command functionality.
  • Supports fast charging
    Fast charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This action camera supports fast charging, the average action camera does not. 18.7% of action cameras support fast charging.
  • 16 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    106 min
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (106 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    106 min vs 90 min
  • 9 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    10 m
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    40 with housing
    10 m vs 1 m
  • Damage-resistant glass
    Damage-resistant glass
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera uses damage-resistant glass, the average action camera does not. 43.2% of action cameras use damage-resistant glass.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 4,800 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    1,600 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >6.4k ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 21 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    149 °
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (149 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    149 ° vs 170 °
  • Lacks BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This action camera does not use a BSI sensor, the average action camera does. 72.7% of action cameras use BSI sensors.
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • No webcam mode
    Webcam mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This action camera does not support webcam mode, the average action camera does. 60.7% of action cameras support webcam mode.
  • 2 fps lower slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    60 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a lower slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    60 fps vs 120 fps
  • No remote control support
    Remote control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
  • 16% more expensive
    GoPro HERO7 Silver is more expensive than the average action camera (£290 vs £250).
    £290 vs £250
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • No webcam mode
    Webcam mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This action camera does not support webcam mode, the average action camera does. 60.7% of action cameras support webcam mode.
  • 2 fps lower slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    60 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a lower slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    60 fps vs 120 fps
  • 4,800 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    1,600 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >6.4k ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 21 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    149 °
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (149 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    149 ° vs 170 °
  • Lacks BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This action camera does not use a BSI sensor, the average action camera does. 72.7% of action cameras use BSI sensors.
  • 2 MP lower main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    10 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a lower main action camera resolution than the average action camera (10 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    10 MP vs 12 MP
  • 2 MP lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    10 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
    This action camera has a lower photo resolution than the average action camera (10 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera captures 12 MP photos.
    10 MP vs 12 MP
  • 3.3 mm wider
    Width
    62.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (62.3 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    62.3 mm vs 59 mm
  • No remote control support
    Remote control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This action camera uses an older Bluetooth version than the average action camera (4.2 vs 5.2). The average action camera uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.2 vs 5.2
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • 5 °C lower max operating temp
    Maximum operating temperature
    35 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
    This action camera has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (35 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    35 °C vs 40 °C

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techradar.com
10/01/2019
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21/05/2019
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06/01/2026
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05/01/2020
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gizbot.com
12/07/2019
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lesnumeriques.com
13/02/2020
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21/09/2018
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Third-party reviews

Based on 2,045 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about GoPro HERO7 Silver

  • Crisp 4K video recording at 30fps in well-lit conditions
  • Lightweight, compact, and highly portable design
  • Waterproof up to 10 metres without needing an external housing
  • Intuitive and user-friendly 2-inch touchscreen interface
  • Decent basic video stabilization for smooth casual footage
  • Convenient hands-free operation via voice control functionality

What we don't like about GoPro HERO7 Silver

  • Short battery life, especially when recording continuously in 4K
  • Built-in, non-removable battery prevents swapping spares on the go
  • Poor video and photo performance in low-light environments
  • Occasional touchscreen unresponsiveness and system freezing
  • Flaky and unreliable Wi-Fi connection with the mobile application
  • Lower 10MP still photo resolution compared to similarly priced rivals

Verdict

The GoPro HERO7 Silver is a mid-range action camera featuring a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor capable of recording 4K video at 30 fps, 1440p at 60 fps, and 1080p at 60 fps. It comes equipped with a 2-inch LCD touchscreen, built-in GPS for performance tracking, voice control for hands-free operation, and a rugged, native waterproof body down to 10 meters without external housing. Key advantages include standard electronic video stabilization, an intuitive user interface, a 15 fps photo burst mode, and seamless smartphone connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. However, its primary drawbacks are a built-in, non-removable 1220mAh battery that prevents on-the-go swapping, lack of RAW photo support, poor performance in low-light conditions, and the omission of the advanced HyperSmooth stabilization found in the premium Black edition.

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