Upgrade Guide
GoPro HERO→GoPro HERO13 Black
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the HERO. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the HERO13 Black
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Resolution27MP vs 12MP (+15MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | HERO | HERO13 Black | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Underwater | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Portrait | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | HERO | HERO13 Black | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £380 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | 1/1.9" CMOS | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 27MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 2.7K 60fps | 5.3K 60fps, 4K 120fps, 10-bit GP-Log | |
| Autofocus | — | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod | |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth (applied in the Quik app) | HyperSmooth 6.0 (EIS) | |
| Burst Rate | — | 27MP RAW burst | |
| Battery Life | — | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | |
| Weight | 86g | 159g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | — | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | |
| Screen | — | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | |
| Mount | Fixed lens (15 mm-eq f/2.3) | Fixed lens (12–39 mm-eq f/2.5) | |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD (A2 V30) | 1× microSD (A2 V30) |
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