GoPro HERO9 Black

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GoPro HERO9 Black

📅 2020 📷 20 MP 🔲 1/2.3-inch ⚖️ 158g 🎬 5K 30fps 💧 10m

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Market Position 20% 32.5
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📋 Specifications

Release Year 2020
Resolution 20 Megapixels
Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor Type CMOS
Max Video Resolution 5K 30fps
Weight 158g
Waterproof 10m
Stabilization HyperSmooth 3.0
Field of View Up to 155° (SuperView)

Last updated: September 1, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the GoPro HERO9 Black, sourced from SampleShots.

person in black shorts on boat during daytime
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/950s · ISO 240
via Unsplash by Gian Luca Pilia
A lone snorkeler or freediver hangs in deep blue water beneath rippling surface reflections and drifting sea grass. Sunlight filters down, creating a moody underwater scene.
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/950s · ISO 328
via Unsplash by Ibrahim Shabil
Clear turquoise underwater scene captured just beneath the surface, showing sunlit water ripples and a rocky seabed below.
3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/950s · ISO 144
via Unsplash by Guzmán Barquín
Underwater photograph of a diver reaching toward a sunbeam, surrounded by dark water. The light shafts create a dramatic vertical composition as the diver ascends.
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/40s · ISO 348
via Unsplash by Woody Kelly
Underwater photograph of a dense seagrass bed on a sandy seabed, with sunlight filtering through clear water.
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/950s · ISO 250
via Unsplash by Alexandros Giannakakis
A narrow, angled street toward a bright temple gate, with a small group climbing steps under red lanterns; architectural details and moody lighting emphasize depth and cultural setting.
3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/950s · ISO 182
via Unsplash by Vincent Tint
Golden statue of a deity stands tall at the Batu Caves, surrounded by lush greenery and a bustling courtyard filled with pigeons.
3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/1267s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Omar Elsharawy
Colorful coral formations thrive on the sandy ocean floor, surrounded by vibrant marine life.
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/500s · ISO 276
via Unsplash by Daniel Pelaez Duque
Brown kelp fronds weave through sunlit blue-green water, forming an intricate underwater lattice. A thin line runs across the scene, suggesting a submerged structure or rope among the forest of seaweed.
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/1877s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Stefan Sebök
Woman snorkeling above lush coral formations in clear turquoise water.
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/962s · ISO 513
via Unsplash by OnBird Phu Quoc
A lone diver glides upward through blue ocean water, with sunlight filtering from above and outlining the silhouette. This image captures a quiet moment of underwater ascent.
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/950s · ISO 175
via Unsplash by Zen Maldives
A diver glides just beneath the sunlit blue surface, tethered by a line. Light ripples across the water, revealing gear silhouettes.
3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/950s · ISO 134
via Unsplash by Ibrahim Mushan
Colorful prayer flags flutter against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains and winding roads, shrouded in mist. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.
via Unsplash by Anmol Arora
Golden sunlight reflecting on serene wetlands dotted with patches of grass and distant hills under a dramatic sky.
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/950s · ISO 125
via Unsplash by K B
Underwater photograph of a swimmer with fins ascending toward the surface in clear blue water. Light streams filter from above, illuminating the diver's form.
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/950s · ISO 297
via Unsplash by Adam Juman
Photograph of a car side mirror capturing a sunlit field under a cloudy sky, creating distance beyond the vehicle. The frame emphasizes the landscape as seen through the mirror.
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/950s · ISO 307
via Unsplash by Cassiano K. Wehr
Photograph of a fly fishing setup resting on a mossy rock by a forest river. A wooden-handled rod and a green-spoked reel dominate the foreground.
3.0mm · f/2.5 · 1/950s · ISO 229
via Unsplash by Glen Rushton
Underwater scene of a lone swimmer drifting through teal depths as sunlight pierces from above, creating a bright halo behind the silhouette. The backlit moment emphasizes form and motion.
3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/60s · ISO 2797
via Unsplash by Mariah Hewines

View all 117 sample photos on SampleShots →

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