DJI
Osmo Action 6
Flagship DJI action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, variable f/2.0-f/4.0 lens, 8K 30p video, 4K 120p, 38MP stills, and 20m waterproofing.
$379
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
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
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Osmo Action 6 is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 6
Wins
HERO12 Black
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher Battery runtime (240 min vs 100 min)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher Waterproof depth (20 m vs 10 m)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher Resolution (38 MP vs 27.6 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Action 6
73 × 47 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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HERO12 Black
72 × 34 × 51 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
Osmo Action 6 is 18mm thinner than HERO12 Black but it is also 1mm wider and 14mm taller.
Osmo Action 6 is 5 g lighter than HERO12 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 6 · 51mm HERO12 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Action 6
73 × 47 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Action 6
73 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 mm
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo Action 6
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, RockSteady 3.0+, HorizonBalancing…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 72.8, 47.2, 33.1
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Battery runtime
240 min vs 100 min — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Waterproof depth
20 m vs 10 m — higher is better
Resolution
38 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
HERO12 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 33.6, 50.8
Card types
Adds microSDHC, microSDXC
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Action 6
Pros
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor
- ✓Variable f/2.0-f/4.0 aperture
- ✓20m waterproof without case
Cons
- –8K has mode limitations
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Small sensor vs compact cameras
HERO12 Black
Pros
- ✓HDR 5.3K and 4K120
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0
- ✓10m waterproof
- ✓Strong used value
Cons
- –Superseded by HERO13
- –Fixed lens
- –Smaller battery than HERO13
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Osmo Action 6 or HERO12 Black?
Osmo Action 6 scores 6.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO12 Black — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 6 and HERO12 Black?
Osmo Action 6 is 38 MP and HERO12 Black is 27.6 MP, so the Osmo Action 6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 6 and HERO12 Black?
Osmo Action 6 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while HERO12 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 6 or the HERO12 Black?
Osmo Action 6 reaches 20 fps electronic. HERO12 Black reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 6 and HERO12 Black?
Osmo Action 6 weighs 149 g and HERO12 Black weighs 154 g, so the Osmo Action 6 is 5 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and HERO12 Black record 4K video?
Osmo Action 6: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Action 6 and HERO12 Black weather sealed?
Osmo Action 6: Yes. HERO12 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Action 6 is rated for about 240 minutes of continuous recording and HERO12 Black for about 100 minutes, giving the Osmo Action 6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 6 launched at $379 and HERO12 Black at $349. The HERO12 Black is $30 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and GoPro press materials.