Hero 13 Blackvs FX3
GoPro
Hero 13 Black (2024)
Starting from £380 new
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
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Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
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) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £380 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 154g | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hero 13 Black | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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