Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | Sony - HDR-AS300 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 5 m | 60 m |
| Max 4K fps | 30 | 60 |
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K60 |
Between the HERO (2024) and HDR-AS300, the HERO (2024) comes out ahead in several specs, while the HDR-AS300 wins on waterproof depth / max 4k fps. Overall, the HERO (2024) scores 52.1 and the HDR-AS300 scores 65 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HDR-AS300 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The HERO (2024) does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the HDR-AS300 if you care most about waterproof depth / max 4k fps. Its strongest claims are waterproof depth, max 4k fps, max video. The single most decisive one: Waterproof depth — 1100.00% more. 60 m vs 5 m.
Both ship with comparable stabilization, horizon lock, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HDR-AS300 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: GoPro - HERO (2024) or Sony - HDR-AS300?
Sony - HDR-AS300 leads the current Mars Score by 12.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max video, max 4k fps, waterproof depth against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose GoPro - HERO (2024) if…
GoPro - HERO (2024) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Sony - HDR-AS300 if…
Sony - HDR-AS300 has the measurable edge on water depth m, max fps 4k, max video.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why GoPro - HERO (2024) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sony - HDR-AS300 wins
- ▲Waterproof depth — 1100.00% more. 60 m vs 5 m.
- ▲Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 60 vs 30.
- ▲Max video: 4K60 (vs 4K30).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | Sony - HDR-AS300 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K60lead |
| Max 4K fps | 30 | 60lead |
| HDRⓘ | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | false | false |
Stabilization
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | Sony - HDR-AS300 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | false | false |
| Stabilization | advanced | advanced |
Durability
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | Sony - HDR-AS300 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 5 m | 60 mlead |
| Weight | 86 glead | 109 g |
| Removable lens | false | false |