Street, Travel & Compact Everyday Shooting — X100T (2014): A polished step between X100S and X100F — the electronic rangefinder OVF mode was unique, and 16MP X-Trans delivers beautiful files at an accessible used price.
Professional Content Creators & Adventure Filmmakers — Hero 13 Black (2024): The most capable GoPro ever — interchangeable lenses and GP-Log open up professional possibilities that no previous action camera could touch.
Who should buy what
X100T (2014)
Hero 13 Black (2024)
Quick take: The hero 13 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 13 black is the most affordable; only the hero 13 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100T (2014) | Hero 13 Black (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £380 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod |
| Stabilisation | None | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 154g |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 3rd generation with electronic rangefinder mode | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100T | Hero 13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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