Hero 13 Blackvs Z6 III
GoPro
Hero 13 Black (2024)
Starting from £380 new
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
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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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Who should buy what
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The hero 13 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 13 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hero 13 Black (2024) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £380 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 154g | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hero 13 Black | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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