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Osmo Nano vs HERO12 Black
Quick take: The Osmo Nano has the highest resolution at 35MP; the Osmo Nano is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·5 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
HERO12 Black — Adventure, Sports & Travel Video: GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
Who should buy what
HERO12 Black (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Action and sports photographers who want the best stabilisation available
- Travellers who need a rugged waterproof camera for any conditions
- Cyclists, surfers, and skiers wanting helmet or handlebar footage
- Hero 11 owners considering an upgrade — notably better battery life
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Osmo NanoDJI · 2025 | HERO12 BlackGoPro · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £279Best | £349 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3-inch CMOS | 1/1.9" CMOS |
| Resolution | 35.0MPBest | 27.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, 10-bit D-Log M | 5.3K 60fps, 4K 120fps, 10-bit GP-Log |
| Autofocus | — | Fixed focus (wide) |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 / HorizonBalancing (EIS) | HyperSmooth 6.0 (EIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | 90 min camera / 200 min with Vision Dock (1080p24, DJI)Best | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 52g (camera)Best | 154g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | — | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | — | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Fixed lens (143° FOV, f/2.8) | Fixed lens (12–39 mm-eq f/2.5) |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD (up to 1 TB) + 128 GB built in | 1× microSD (A2 V30) |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Osmo Nano
HERO12 Black
Sports & Action
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9.0/10
Vlogging & Video
—
9.0/10
Travel
—
9.0/10
Underwater
—
9.0/10
Casual
—
9.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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