Hero 13 Blackvs ZV-E10

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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Sony ZV-E10 Sony ZV-E10 (2021) Starting from £399 new Best for Vlogging & video View ZV-E10

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.

Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.

↓ 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

ZV-E10 (2021)

  • Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
  • Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
  • YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
  • ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses

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)ZV-E10 (2021)
Price £380 £399
Sensor 1/1.9-inch CMOS 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 27.0MP 24.2MP
Video 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation HyperSmooth 6.0 None (use OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 27MP RAW burst 11fps
Battery Life ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) ~440 shots (CIPA)
Weight 154g 343g body only
Dimensions 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm
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 Sony E-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 BlackZV-E10
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
Portrait
7.0
Street
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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