Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | Sony - RX0 II |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 5 m | 10 m |
Between the HERO (2024) and RX0 II, the HERO (2024) comes out ahead in several specs, while the RX0 II wins on waterproof depth. Overall, the HERO (2024) scores 52.1 and the RX0 II scores 50.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (52.1 vs 50.6). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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 RX0 II if you care most about waterproof depth. Its strongest claims are waterproof depth. The single most decisive one: Waterproof depth — 100.00% more. 10 m vs 5 m.
Both ship with comparable max video, max 4k fps, stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: GoPro - HERO (2024) or Sony - RX0 II?
GoPro - HERO (2024) leads the current Mars Score by 1.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare 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 - RX0 II if…
Sony - RX0 II has the measurable edge on water depth m.
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 - RX0 II wins
- ▲Waterproof depth — 100.00% more. 10 m vs 5 m.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | Sony - RX0 II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K30 |
| Max 4K fps | 30 | 30 |
| HDRⓘ | false | truelead |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Stabilization
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | Sony - RX0 II |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | false | false |
| Stabilization | advanced | advanced |
Durability
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | Sony - RX0 II |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 5 m | 10 mlead |
| Weight | 86 glead | 132 g |
| Removable lens | false | false |