GoPro
HERO12 Black
1/1.9-inch action camera with HDR 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240 slow-mo, HyperSmooth 6.0, and 10m waterproof body.
$349
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
27.6 MP
Sensor
1/1.9 inch
ISO max
6,400
Burst
15 fps
4K
120 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
154 g
Battery
640 shots
Body size
GoPro HERO12 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
72 × 51 × 34 mm · 154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Limited2.0/ 10
- · 27.6MP — solid resolution
Sports & Action
Fair5.0/ 10
- · 15fps burst — fast action ready
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Limited3.0/ 10
- · 4K 120p slow-motion
- · Log profile (10-bit color / GP-Log) for grading latitude
Landscape
Limited3.0/ 10
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Excellent8.0/ 10
- · 154g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Fair4.5/ 10
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
- · Pre-Capture catches takeoff moments
Vlogging
Fair4.0/ 10
- · 154g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
Pros
- ✓ HDR 5.3K and 4K120
- ✓ HyperSmooth 6.0
- ✓ 10m waterproof
- ✓ Strong used value
Cons
- – Superseded by HERO13
- – Fixed lens
- – Smaller battery than HERO13
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Full specifications
Verified specs · GoPro HERO12 Black
Sensor
Resolution27.6 MP
Sensor type1/1.9-inch CMOS
Sensor size1/1.9 inch
Processor
ProcessorImage processor
ISO
ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)6,400
ISO max (expanded)6,400
Shutter
Shutter typeElectronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/8000 sec
Autofocus
AF systemFixed focus
AF points / zones0
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognition
Burst
Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth60 frames
Video
Max resolution5.3K
4K max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profile10-bit color / GP-Log
CodecsH.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness6 stops
Body
Weight154 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6 mm
Weather sealingYes
Battery
BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots
Storage
Card slots1
Card typesmicroSD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF
LCD
LCD size2.27 in
LCD typeRear 2.27-inch touch + front 1.4-inch color LCD
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C
HDMIVia Media Mod (optional)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No
Lens Mount
Lens mountFixed lens