GoPro
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
GoPro
LIT HERO
Ultra-compact lifestyle camera with integrated front-facing LED light, 4K60 slo-mo, 12MP photos, magnetic latch + folding fingers mounting, and 5m waterproof body at 93g.
$270
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
LIT HERO is 1 year newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
LIT HERO
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 580 g)
- BLIT HERO has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has higher Resolution (27.6 MP vs 12 MP)
- AHERO13 Black has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
LIT HERO
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
HERO13 Black is 62mm narrower, 40mm shorter, and 38mm thinner than LIT HERO.
HERO13 Black is 459 g lighter than LIT HERO.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 72mm LIT HERO
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
LIT HERO
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
HERO13 Black
72 × 34 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
LIT HERO
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
LIT HERO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 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
HERO13 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
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
121 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
LIT HERO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only LIT HERO supports it
Eye AF
Only LIT HERO supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only LIT HERO supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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.
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
LIT HERO
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-level LED + diffuser
- ✓4K60 2× slo-mo + 4K30 4:3 vertical crop
- ✓Magnetic latch + 1/4-20 + GoPro fingers
- ✓100+ min runtime at 4K60 (light off)
- ✓Compact 93g rugged design
Cons
- –Non-removable built-in battery
- –8-bit only, fixed Protune settings
- –HyperSmooth applied in Quik app only
- –No GP-Log or 10-bit recording
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 video, HERO13 Black or LIT HERO?
LIT HERO scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and LIT HERO?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and LIT HERO is 12 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and LIT HERO have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while LIT HERO has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the LIT HERO?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. LIT HERO reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and LIT HERO?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and LIT HERO weighs 580 g, so the HERO13 Black is 459 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and LIT HERO record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. LIT HERO: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO13 Black and LIT HERO weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. LIT HERO: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and LIT HERO at $270. The LIT HERO is $129 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro press materials.