Fujifilm X-T4vs Hero 12 Black
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts
View Fujifilm X-T4
VS
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?
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
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
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- Hybrid photographers who want IBIS and 4K video in the X-T body style
- X-T3 owners who want in-body stabilisation and a fully articulating screen
- Fujifilm shooters who need a capable video body alongside stills
- Anyone who wants a well-rounded X-T camera at a now very competitive 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 hero 12 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) | Hero 12 Black (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £300 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Fixed focus (wide) |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 607g body only | 154g |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-T4 | Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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