Hero 12 Blackvs PixPro WPZ2
GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
View Hero 12 Black
VS
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
Who should buy what
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
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
Quick take: The hero 12 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hero 12 Black (2023) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £100 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (wide) | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 154g | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hero 12 Black | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Underwater | ||
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | ||
| Wildlife | — |
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