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
Nikon
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$1,250
Launch priceReleased Apr 2017
HERO13 Black is 7.4 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
D7500
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD7500 has higher AF points / zones (51 vs 0)
- AHERO13 Black has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BD7500 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 640 g)
- AHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
HERO13 Black is 64mm narrower, 53mm shorter, and 39mm thinner than D7500.
HERO13 Black is 519 g lighter than D7500.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 73mm D7500
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
D7500
136 × 104 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
D7500
136 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
HERO13 Black: mount data unavailable
D7500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
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
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
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 640 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D7500
AF points / zones
51 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MOV, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only D7500 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only D7500 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only D7500 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –No IBIS
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 sports, HERO13 Black or D7500?
HERO13 Black scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and D7500?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and D7500 is 20.9 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO13 Black and D7500?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while D7500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the D7500?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and D7500?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and D7500 weighs 640 g, so the HERO13 Black is 519 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and D7500 record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. D7500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the HERO13 Black and D7500 weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. D7500: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and D7500 at $1,250. The HERO13 Black is $851 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 Nikon press materials.