X-Pro1vs Hero 12 Black
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
View X-Pro1
GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
View Hero 12 Black
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): 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
X-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
Hero 12 Black (2023)
- 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
Quick take: The hero 12 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the hero 12 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Hero 12 Black (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £300 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Fixed focus (wide) |
| Stabilisation | None | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 154g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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