Upgrade Guide

GoPro HERO13 Black→GoPro HERO12 Black

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

You own

GoPro

HERO13 Black

£380

2024

→

Upgrade to

GoPro

HERO12 Black

£300 (-£80)

2023

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Skip it

The HERO12 Black offers little measurable spec improvement over the HERO13 Black. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	HERO13 Black	HERO12 Black
Price	£380	£300
Released	2024	2023	↓
Sensor	1/1.9" CMOS	1/1.9" CMOS
Resolution	27MP	27MP
Video	5.3K 60fps, 4K 120fps, 10-bit GP-Log	5.3K 60fps, 4K 120fps, 10-bit GP-Log
Autofocus	Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod	Fixed focus (wide)
Stabilisation	HyperSmooth 6.0 (EIS)	HyperSmooth 6.0 (EIS)
Burst Rate	27MP RAW burst	27MP RAW burst
Battery Life	~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery)	~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery)	↓
Weight	159g (with battery)	154g (with battery)	↑
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	Fixed lens (12–39 mm-eq f/2.5)	Fixed lens (12–39 mm-eq f/2.5)
Memory Cards	1× microSD (A2 V30)	1× microSD (A2 V30)

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