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- HERO12 Black vs HERO13 Black
GoPro HERO12 Black vs GoPro HERO13 Black
What HERO12 Black does better (1) and where HERO13 Black wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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9.1Video9.1
7.2Photo6.9
8.1Ruggedness6.8
8.8Features7.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
HERO12 BlackHERO13 Black
| HERO12 Black | HERO13 Black | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 50.8 mm | 50.8 mm | = |
| Width | 71.8 mm | 71.8 mm | = |
| Depth | 33.6 mm | 33.6 mm | = |
| Weight | 154 g | 121 g | +33 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HERO12 Black better than HERO13 Black?
- Max field of view156° vs 120°+30%
Why is HERO13 Black better than HERO12 Black?
- Weight154 g vs 121 g+27%
- Battery capacity1,720 mAh vs 1,900 mAh+10%
- Photo resolution27 MP vs 28 MP+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 154 g | 121 g |
| Width | 71.8 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Height | 50.8 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Depth | 33.6 mm | 33.6 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 10 m | 10 m |
| Min operating temperature | — | -10 °C |
| Max operating temperature | — | 35 °C |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 5.3K | 5.3K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| Log colour profile | Yes | Yes |
| HDR video | Yes | Yes |
| H.265 / HEVC | — | Yes |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-recording (HindSight / Pre-Rec) | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Sensor size | 1/1.9" | 1/1.9" |
| Sensor size (optical format) | 0.53″ | 0.53″ |
| Photo resolution | 27 MP | 28 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.5 |
| Max field of view | 156° | 120° |
| RAW photos | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | — | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| 360° horizon lock | — | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | Yes | Yes |
| Main screen size | 2.3″ | 2.27″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 3 |
| External microphone support | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,720 mAh | 1,900 mAh |
| Battery life (recording) | — | 150 min |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| Webcam mode | Yes | Yes |
| Live streaming | — | Yes |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
| Timecode sync | — | Yes |
