so ive been going back and forth on this for like two weeks now and i need someone to just help me make a decision lol. i do a lot of backcountry hiking and the weight thing is real, every ounce matters when youre going 15+ miles. the Nano+ obviously wins on portability but i keep reading that the Lite+ image quality is noticeably better especially in lower light situations, and a lot of my hikes end up being golden hour or even early morning stuff where the light isnt great.

ive handled the Nano+ at a store and it feels almost too light, like it doesnt feel serious if that makes any sense. but then im also not a professional, im just trying to get some nice footage of the trails and maybe some cinematic stuff for personal projects. does anyone actually own both or has switched from one to the other? would really appreciate a real world take not just spec comparisons i can read those myself

had the Nano+ for about eight months before i upgraded to the Lite+ and honestly for hiking specifically the Nano+ was totally fine. the weight difference is real and meaningful if youre already carrying a full pack. the image quality gap is there yeah but its not like the Nano+ looks bad, it looks great in good light and decent in mixed light. where i noticed the difference was more on windy ridgelines ? the Lite+ just holds position better, seems more stable in gusty conditions which actually matters a lot more to me than the camera difference turned out to.

if youre not selling footage or doing client work i genuinely think the Nano+ would serve you well. the folded size fits in a jacket pocket which is wild.

i have the lite+ and i love it but i'll be honest i've never hiked with it, i mostly fly at parks and stuff near home so i probably cant help much with the weight question. the camera is really good though especially with the variable aperture, that part is not overhyped