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
Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
X2D II 100C is 2 years newer.
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Wins
HERO12 Black
Wins
X2D II 100C
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- AHERO12 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 840 g)
- BX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 27.6 MP)
- BX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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HERO12 Black
72 × 34 × 51 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
HERO12 Black is 77mm narrower, 72mm shorter, and 24mm thinner than X2D II 100C.
HERO12 Black is 686 g lighter than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 51mm HERO12 Black · 75mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
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
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 microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
154 g vs 840 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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.
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
X2D II 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓Faster AF than X2D
- ✓Stunning color science
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
- –Not for action
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the HERO12 Black and X2D II 100C at major authorized retailers.
GoPro HERO12 Black
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, HERO12 Black or X2D II 100C?
X2D II 100C scores 6.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO12 Black — 100MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO12 Black and X2D II 100C?
HERO12 Black is 27.6 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO12 Black and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
HERO12 Black does not have IBIS, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO12 Black or the X2D II 100C?
HERO12 Black reaches 15 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO12 Black and X2D II 100C?
HERO12 Black weighs 154 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the HERO12 Black is 686 g lighter.
Do the HERO12 Black and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO12 Black and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
HERO12 Black: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO12 Black and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the HERO12 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO12 Black launched at $349 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The HERO12 Black is $8,150 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 Hasselblad press materials.