GoPro Hero 12 Black vs Akaso EK7000 Pro
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Overview of the GoPro Hero 12 Black
GoPro Hero 12 Black
GoPro's 2023 camera: 5.3K video, HDR video, great stabilization
The Hero 12 is GoPro's 2023 flagship action camera. It is an incremental improvement over the Hero 11 and introduces HDR video but does not feature GPS like models before and after it. HDR video can really improve results when filming with big lighting changes and will avoid your footage being overexposed.
- Pros
- Performance similar to newer model
- HDR video introduction
- Cons
- No integrated GPS
Overview of the Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso's 2022 ultra low budget action camera
The EK7000 Pro is one of the cheapest action cameras you can buy. It is just as capable as the newer Akaso Brave 4 Pro but without a front facing screen, so if you don't need one and are looking for an extra cheap action camera, this is the one for you.
- Pros
- Great value for money
- Lots of accessories included
- Cons
- Poor low light footage
- Short battery life
- Not waterproof without case
Comparison of the Hero 12 vs the EK7000 Pro
Weight and size
The EK7000 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. The EK7000 Pro is a lot lighter than the Hero 12.
GoPro Hero 12 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.43oz / 154g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso EK7000 Pro
40mm x 60mm x 33mm / 1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in
2.12oz / 60g
Why size and weight matter:
Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.
Battery life
The Hero 12 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
GoPro Hero 12 Black
1720mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso EK7000 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
140min for 4K30fps
Why battery life matters:
Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.
Storage
Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Hero 12 and the EK7000 Pro support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 12 Black
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso EK7000 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
Why storage matters:
High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.
Video performance
Only the Hero 12 offers HDR video.
GoPro Hero 12 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
5.3K 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso EK7000 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Hero 12 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the EK7000 Pro features a much wider field of view than the Hero 12.
GoPro Hero 12 Black
27.6MP
148°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso EK7000 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Camera settings
GoPro Hero 12 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing
Hero 12 vs EK7000 Pro specifications
Name | GoPro Hero 12 Black | Akaso EK7000 Pro |
Year of release | 2023 | 2022 |
Width | 2.83in / 71.8mm | 1.57in / 40mm |
Height | 2in / 50.8mm | 2.36in / 60mm |
Depth | 1.32in / 33.6mm | 1.3in / 33mm |
Weight | 5.43oz / 154g | 2.12oz / 60g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | - |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | - |
Battery capacity | 1720mAh | 1350mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 150min at 1080p | 140min for 4K30fps |
Charging time | 3h (5W) | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | - |
Rear screen size | 2.27in | 2in |
Front screen size | 1.4in | - |
Field of view | 148° | 170° |
Sensor | 1/1.9" CMOS | CMOS |
Pixels | 27.6MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F2.5 | F2.0 |
Focal length | 12-39mm | - |
ISO range | 100-6400 | - |
Video zoom | 2x | - |
Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | - |
360-degree video | No | No |
5.3K video | 60fps | - |
4K video | 60fps | 30fps |
2.7K video | 120fps | - |
1080p video | 240fps | 60fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4x | - |
Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | - |
HDR video | 5.3K 30fps | - |
Stabilization | HyperSmooth 6.0 | EIS |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | 1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60 | - |
Webcam mode | 1080p30 | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 3 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | - |
Audio format | wav | - |
Audio input | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter | Akaso external mic |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | - |
USB | USB-C | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Remote control | - | Included |