GoPro
HERO11 Black
GoPro flagship with an 8:7 27MP sensor, 5.3K60 video, HyperSmooth 5.0 with Horizon Lock, dual screens, and 10m waterproof body.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
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
HERO12 Black is 1 year newer.
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Wins
HERO11 Black
Wins
HERO12 Black
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AHERO11 Black has higher Battery runtime (150 min vs 100 min)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareHERO11 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 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)
HERO11 Black is 17mm thinner than HERO12 Black but it is also 17mm taller.
HERO11 Black and HERO12 Black weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO11 Black · 51mm HERO12 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO11 Black
72 × 51 mm
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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.
HERO11 Black
72 × 34 mm
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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
HERO11 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 5.0
Battery runtime
150 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Reasons to choose
HERO12 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
Card types
Adds microSDHC, microSDXC
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only HERO12 Black supports it
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 27.6 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Weight — Both 154 g
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HERO11 Black
Pros
- ✓8:7 sensor for vertical + horizontal framing
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓HyperSmooth 5.0 + Horizon Lock
- ✓Dual LCD screens
- ✓Enduro battery included
Cons
- –Superseded by HERO12/13
- –Fixed lens
- –No burst slo-mo like HERO13
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 travel, HERO11 Black or HERO12 Black?
HERO12 Black scores 8.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for HERO11 Black — 154g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO11 Black and HERO12 Black?
Both cameras share the same 27.6 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO11 Black and HERO12 Black?
HERO11 Black uses HyperSmooth 5.0 (electronic), while HERO12 Black does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the HERO11 Black and HERO12 Black?
Both bodies weigh roughly 154 g.
Do the HERO11 Black and HERO12 Black record 4K video?
HERO11 Black: 4K up to 120p. HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO11 Black and HERO12 Black weather sealed?
HERO11 Black: Yes. HERO12 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
HERO11 Black is rated for about 150 minutes of continuous recording and HERO12 Black for about 100 minutes, giving the HERO11 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO11 Black launched at $499 and HERO12 Black at $349. The HERO12 Black is $150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro press materials.