GoPro HERO12 Black
2023UnverifiedThe rugged action-cam benchmark, waterproof to 10 meters
Launch price $399Today $349
Then vs. now
7466Aging gracefully — only 8 points off its 2023 standing.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Image quality | 72 | 65 |
| Autofocus | 60 | 50 |
| Video | 85 | 72 |
| Ergonomics | 78 | 75 |
| Speed | 68 | 60 |
| Value | 82 | 76 |
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Why the GoPro HERO12 Black stands out
Where it beats the average camera in its class.
WeightBest in class
154 g
4.3× less than the 657 average
Bit DepthBest in class
10-bit
10% more than the 9 average
Max Resolution
5.3K
3.2× more than the 1,680 average
Weather Sealing
Waterproof to 10m
2.6× more than the 4 average
Max Burst Rate
25 fps (photo)
55% more than the 16 average
Specifications
Sensor & Image Quality
- Resolution
- 27 MP
- ISO Range
- 100-6400
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.9-inch (41mm²)
Autofocus & Speed
- AF Points
- Fixed focus
- Max Burst Rate
- 25 fps (photo)
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/8000s
Video
- Max Resolution
- 5.3K
- Max Frame Rate
- 60 fps at 5.3K
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit
Build & Handling
- Weight
- 154 g
- Battery Life
- 100 min recording
- Weather Sealing
- Waterproof to 10m