GoPro Hero (2024) vs GoPro Hero 13 Black
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Overview of the GoPro Hero (2024)
GoPro Hero (2024)
GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero (2024) is GoPro's new entry level action camera, offering very decent performance at less than half the price of their flagship GoPro Hero 13 Black. The resulting product is extremely simple, with only 3 modes (video, slomo and photo), but for most casual usage, it's 4K video will be good enough to capture the fun and action of the moment and share it with your friends.
- Pros
- Simple & straightforward
- Lightweight
- Replaceable lens guard
- Cons
- Limited functionality
- Stabilization only in app
- Only waterproof down to 16ft / 5m
- Battery not removeable
Overview of the GoPro Hero 13 Black
GoPro Hero 13 Black
GoPro's latest camera featuring 5.3K video, lens mods, super slomo
The Hero 13 is GoPro's latest high end action camera. It is only an incremental improvement over the past two models (the Hero 12 and Hero 11), but it is still the best action camera you can buy for most use cases.
- Pros
- Great 5.3K video
- Super slomo (13x)
- Lens mods with automatic detection
- Great image stabilization
- Integrated GPS
- Cons
- Ageing sensor
- No 8K support
- Low light performance
Comparison of the Hero (2024) vs the Hero 13
Weight and size
The Hero (2024) is a slightly smaller camera. The Hero (2024) is a lot lighter than the Hero 13.
GoPro Hero (2024)
56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm / 2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in
3.03oz / 86g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Hero 13 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.61oz / 159g
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 13 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Hero 13 has a removable battery whereas the Hero (2024)'s battery is not removable
GoPro Hero (2024)
1225mAh
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Hero 13 Black
1900mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
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 (2024) and the Hero 13 support SD cards.
GoPro Hero (2024)
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero 13 Black
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 13 offers HDR video.
GoPro Hero (2024)
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero 13 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
5.3K 30fps
Camera and sensor technology
The Hero 13 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Hero 13 is a little better than the Hero (2024)'s. The Hero 13 features a much higher bit rate than the Hero (2024)
GoPro Hero (2024)
12MP
140°
50Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero 13 Black
27.6MP
148°
120Mbps
Camera settings
GoPro Hero (2024)
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero 13 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Hero (2024) vs Hero 13 specifications
Name | GoPro Hero (2024) | GoPro Hero 13 Black |
Year of release | 2024 | 2024 |
Width | 2.23in / 56.6mm | 2.83in / 71.8mm |
Height | 1.88in / 47.7mm | 2in / 50.8mm |
Depth | 1.16in / 29.4mm | 1.32in / 33.6mm |
Weight | 3.03oz / 86g | 5.61oz / 159g |
Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | - | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C | 14°F / -10°C |
Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | 95°F / 35°C |
Battery capacity | 1225mAh | 1900mAh |
Removable battery | No | Yes |
Battery life | 75min at 4K30fps | 150min at 1080p |
Charging time | 60min | 3h (5W) |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | 1Tb |
Rear screen size | 1.76in | 2.27in |
Front screen size | No | 1.4in |
Field of view | 140° | 148° |
Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | 1/1.9" CMOS |
Pixels | 12MP | 27.6MP |
Aperture | F2.3 | F2.5 |
Focal length | 15mm | 12-39mm |
ISO range | - | 100-6400 |
Video zoom | 2x | 2x |
Color Depth | 8bit | 10bit |
Video bite rate | 50Mbps | 120Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | - | +/-2 |
360-degree video | No | No |
5.3K video | - | 60fps |
4K video | 30fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | 60fps | 120fps |
1080p video | 30fps | 240fps |
Slow motion at 4K | - | 4x |
Maximum slow motion | 2x at 2.7k | 13x at 720p |
HDR video | - | 5.3K 30fps |
Stabilization | Hypersmooth in Quik Application | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
Horizon lock | No | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
Live streaming | - | 1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60 |
Webcam mode | - | 1080p30 |
Timelapse mode | - | Yes |
Starlapse mode | - | Yes |
Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
Loop recording mode | - | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 2 | 3 |
Stereo audio | - | Yes |
Noise reduction | - | Yes |
Audio format | - | wav |
Audio input | - | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter |
Audio bluetooth support | - | Airpods and Bluetooth headsets |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.3 |
USB | USB-C | USB-C |
GPS integrated | No | Yes |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |