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
OM System
Tough TG-6
Olympus-era rugged waterproof compact with 12MP BSI sensor, f/2.0 4x zoom, 4K30 video, 1cm macro, 15m waterproof, and TruePic VIII — predecessor to TG-7.
$449
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
HERO13 Black is 5.1 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
Tough TG-6
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BTough TG-6 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AHERO13 Black has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 580 g)
- BTough TG-6 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has higher Resolution (27.6 MP vs 12 MP)
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
Tough TG-6
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
HERO13 Black is 62mm narrower, 40mm shorter, and 38mm thinner than Tough TG-6.
HERO13 Black is 459 g lighter than Tough TG-6.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 72mm Tough TG-6
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
Tough TG-6
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
Tough TG-6
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Tough TG-6
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
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 580 g — lower is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only HERO13 Black supports it
Reasons to choose
Tough TG-6
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
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 Tough TG-6 supports it
Eye AF
Only Tough TG-6 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
Tough TG-6
Pros
- ✓15m waterproof + 2.1m shockproof
- ✓f/2.0 25-100mm equivalent zoom
- ✓1cm Variable Macro System
- ✓4K30 + 1080p120 slow-mo
- ✓Built-in GPS + fisheye converter support
Cons
- –1/2.3-inch small sensor
- –Superseded by TG-7 (no USB-C)
- –Fixed non-touch LCD
- –Micro USB 2.0 only
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 Tough TG-6?
HERO13 Black scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Tough TG-6 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and Tough TG-6?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and Tough TG-6 is 12 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO13 Black and Tough TG-6?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while Tough TG-6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the Tough TG-6?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. Tough TG-6 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and Tough TG-6?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and Tough TG-6 weighs 580 g, so the HERO13 Black is 459 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and Tough TG-6 record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. Tough TG-6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO13 Black and Tough TG-6 weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. Tough TG-6: No.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and Tough TG-6 at $449. The HERO13 Black is $50 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 OM System press materials.