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
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
HERO11 Black is 11 months newer.
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Wins
HERO11 Black
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AHERO11 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 658 g)
- AHERO11 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
HERO11 Black is 60mm narrower, 46mm shorter, and 46mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV.
HERO11 Black is 504 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO11 Black · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO11 Black
72 × 51 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
HERO11 Black
72 × 34 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
HERO11 Black: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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 658 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, HERO11 Black or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO11 Black — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO11 Black and Alpha 7 IV?
HERO11 Black is 27.6 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO11 Black and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
HERO11 Black uses HyperSmooth 5.0 (electronic), while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the HERO11 Black and Alpha 7 IV?
HERO11 Black weighs 154 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the HERO11 Black is 504 g lighter.
Do the HERO11 Black and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
HERO11 Black: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO11 Black and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
HERO11 Black: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO11 Black launched at $499 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The HERO11 Black is $2,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Sony press materials.