GoPro Hero 12 Black vs SJCam C110 Plus

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Overview of the GoPro Hero 12 Black

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 SJCam C110 Plus

SJCam C110 Plus☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★SJCam C110 Plus
A pocket camera for an affordable price
The SJCam C110 Plus is an affordable pocket action camera offering 4K video and includes many accessories out of the box. It is also cold resistant down to 14°F / -10°C, which makes it usable for winter sports and in cold weather.
  • Pros
  • Many accessories
  • Freeze-proof
  • SD card included
  • Cons
  • Average performance
  • Average quality build
  • No screen
  • Heavier than competition

Comparison of the Hero 12 vs the C110 Plus

Weight and size

The C110 Plus is a lot more compact than the Hero 12. The C110 Plus 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
SJCam C110 Plus
31mm x 64mm x 32.5mm / 1.22in x 2.52in x 1.28in
2.79oz / 79g
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. The Hero 12 has a removable battery whereas the C110 Plus's battery is not removable
GoPro Hero 12 Black
1720mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
SJCam C110 Plus
1100mAh
Removable
130min for 4k 30fps
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 C110 Plus support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 12 Black
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
SJCam C110 Plus
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
SJCam C110 Plus
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Hero 12 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the C110 Plus 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
SJCam C110 Plus
20MP
170°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
GoPro Hero 12 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
SJCam C110 Plus
Feature missing
+/-2

Hero 12 vs C110 Plus specifications

NameGoPro Hero 12 BlackSJCam C110 Plus
Year of release20232024
Width2.83in / 71.8mm1.22in / 31mm
Height2in / 50.8mm2.52in / 64mm
Depth1.32in / 33.6mm1.28in / 32.5mm
Weight5.43oz / 154g2.79oz / 79g
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m98ft / 30m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C-
Battery capacity1720mAh1100mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life150min at 1080p130min for 4k 30fps
Charging time3h (5W)-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb128GB
Rear screen size2.27in-
Front screen size1.4in-
Field of view148°170°
Sensor1/1.9" CMOS-
Pixels27.6MP20MP
ApertureF2.5F1.8
Focal length12-39mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom2x-
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-2
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video60fps-
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video120fps-
1080p video240fps120fps
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p-
HDR video5.3K 30fps-
StabilizationHyperSmooth 6.0Dual Anti-Shake 3.0
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.265 (HEVC)
H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60-
Webcam mode1080p30Yes
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYes-
Microphones3-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formatwav-
Audio inputMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 4.2-
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
Voice commandsYesYes