Upgrade Guide

GoPro Hero 12 Black→GoPro Hero 13 Black

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

GoPro

Hero 12 Black

£300

2023

→

Upgrade to

GoPro

Hero 13 Black

£380 (+£80)

2024

⚖️

Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Hero 12 Black. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Hero 13 Black

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Hero 12 Black	Hero 13 Black
Price	£300	£380
Released	2023	2024	↑
Sensor	1/1.9-inch CMOS	1/1.9-inch CMOS
Resolution	27MP	27MP
Video	5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo	5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo
Autofocus	Fixed focus (wide)	Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod
Stabilisation	HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS)	HyperSmooth 6.0
Burst Rate	27MP RAW burst	27MP RAW burst
Battery Life	~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery)	~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery)	↑
Weight	154g	154g
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display	2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display
Screen	2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display	2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display
Mount	GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic)	GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system
Memory Cards	microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum)	microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum)

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