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
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
HERO13 Black is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
Q3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 743 g)
- BQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 27.6 MP)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AHERO13 Black has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 4 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
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
HERO13 Black is 58mm narrower, 29mm shorter, and 58mm thinner than Q3.
HERO13 Black is 622 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 92mm Q3
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
Q3
130 × 80 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
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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 743 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only HERO13 Black supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Q3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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.
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
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
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GoPro HERO13 Black
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, HERO13 Black or Q3?
Q3 scores 7.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 60.3MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and Q3?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO13 Black and Q3?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the Q3?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and Q3?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the HERO13 Black is 622 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and Q3 record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO13 Black and Q3 weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. Q3: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and Q3 at $5,995. The HERO13 Black is $5,596 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Leica press materials.