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
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
HERO11 Black
Wins
OM-1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AHERO11 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 599 g)
- AHERO11 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AHERO11 Black has higher Resolution (27.6 MP vs 20.4 MP)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
HERO11 Black is 63mm narrower, 41mm shorter, and 39mm thinner than OM-1 II.
HERO11 Black is 445 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO11 Black · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
HERO11 Black: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
154 g vs 599 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the HERO11 Black and OM-1 II at major authorized retailers.
GoPro HERO11 Black
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, HERO11 Black or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for HERO11 Black — 120fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO11 Black and OM-1 II?
HERO11 Black is 27.6 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the HERO11 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO11 Black and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
HERO11 Black uses HyperSmooth 5.0 (electronic), while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the HERO11 Black and OM-1 II?
HERO11 Black weighs 154 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the HERO11 Black is 445 g lighter.
Do the HERO11 Black and OM-1 II record 4K video?
HERO11 Black: 4K up to 120p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO11 Black and OM-1 II weather sealed?
HERO11 Black: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO11 Black launched at $499 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The HERO11 Black is $1,900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.