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HERO13 Black

Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.

$399

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

27.6 MP

Sensor

1/1.9 inch

ISO max

6,400

Burst

20 fps

4K

120 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

159 g

Battery

640 shots

Body size

GoPro HERO13 Black

72 × 51 × 34 mm

159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)

72 × 51 × 34 mm · 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · 27.6MP — solid resolution

Sports & Action

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 20fps burst — fast action ready
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 4K 120p slow-motion
  • · Log profile (10-bit HLG HDR / GP-Log) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 159g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 159g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs

Pros

  • 5.3K60 and 4K120 video
  • 1/1.9-inch sensor
  • HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
  • 10m waterproof

Cons

  • Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
  • Fixed lens
  • Enduro battery not backward compatible

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Full specifications

Verified specs · GoPro HERO13 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)8 fps
Burst (electronic)20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth120 frames

Video

Max resolution5.3K
4K max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profile10-bit HLG HDR / GP-Log
CodecsH.265 (HEVC)

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness7 stops

Body

Weight159 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 6
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens