Hero 13 Blackvs Z30

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

GoPro Hero 13 Black GoPro Hero 13 Black (2024) Starting from £380 new Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers View Hero 13 Black
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Nikon Z30 Nikon Z30 (2022) Starting from £479 new Best for Travel & everyday video View Z30

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

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.

Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.

↓ Full specifications below

Hero 13 Black (2024)

  • Professional filmmakers who want cinematic action footage with lens choice
  • Hero 12 owners who want GP-Log and interchangeable lenses
  • Content creators who need the absolute best GoPro available
  • Those who want anamorphic or macro lens mods for creative video work

Z30 (2022)

  • Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
  • Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
  • Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
  • Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body

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 Hero 13 Black (2024)Z30 (2022)
Price £380 £479
Sensor 1/1.9-inch CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 27.0MP 20.9MP
Video 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation HyperSmooth 6.0 None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 27MP RAW burst 11fps
Battery Life ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) ~300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 154g 405g body only
Dimensions 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display None
Screen 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI
Genre Hero 13 BlackZ30
Adventure & Sports
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Underwater
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Cycling & Hiking
9.0
Professional
9.0
Family & Everyday
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Street
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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