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
Insta360
Luna Ultra
Flagship dual-lens 3-axis gimbal camera with Leica Summicron 1-inch 8K main lens, 1/1.3-inch telephoto, detachable 2-inch OLED screen, 8K30 / 4K120 video, and 37MP UltraPhoto.
$770
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Luna Ultra is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
HERO12 Black
Wins
Luna Ultra
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AHERO12 Black has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- BLuna Ultra has higher Battery runtime (240 min vs 150 min)
- AHERO12 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 233 g)
- BLuna Ultra has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 27.6 MP)
- BLuna Ultra has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 6 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareHERO12 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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Luna Ultra
52 × 170 × 39 mm
233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)
HERO12 Black is 119mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Luna Ultra but it is also 19mm wider.
HERO12 Black is 79 g lighter than Luna Ultra.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO12 Black · 39mm Luna Ultra
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Luna Ultra
52 × 170 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Luna Ultra
52 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Luna Ultra
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 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, 50.8, 33.6
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only HERO12 Black supports it
Weather sealing
Only HERO12 Black supports it
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
154 g vs 233 g — lower is better
Battery capacity
1720 mAh vs 1550 mAh — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Luna Ultra
Codecs
Adds H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 52.4, 169.9, 38.5
Battery runtime
240 min vs 150 min — higher is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
Luna Ultra
Pros
- ✓Dual Leica lenses (1" + tele)
- ✓8K30 with 4K120 & 1080p240
- ✓Detachable 2" OLED screen
- ✓3-axis gimbal + Deep Track 5.0
Cons
- –Premium vs Pocket 3
- –No waterproofing
- –Tele reach capped at 240mm equiv
Decided which one is right for you?
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GoPro HERO12 Black
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, HERO12 Black or Luna Ultra?
HERO12 Black scores 8.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Luna Ultra — 154g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO12 Black and Luna Ultra?
HERO12 Black is 27.6 MP and Luna Ultra is 37 MP, so the Luna Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO12 Black and Luna Ultra?
HERO12 Black uses HyperSmooth 6.0 (electronic), while Luna Ultra uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the HERO12 Black and Luna Ultra?
HERO12 Black weighs 154 g and Luna Ultra weighs 233 g, so the HERO12 Black is 79 g lighter.
Do the HERO12 Black and Luna Ultra record 4K video?
HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p. Luna Ultra: 8K (7680×4320) (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO12 Black and Luna Ultra weather sealed?
HERO12 Black: Yes. Luna Ultra: No.
Which has better battery runtime?
HERO12 Black is rated for about 150 minutes of continuous recording and Luna Ultra for about 240 minutes, giving the Luna Ultra the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO12 Black launched at $349 and Luna Ultra at $770. The HERO12 Black is $421 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 Insta360 press materials.