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
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
GR IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4 fps)
- AHERO13 Black has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 262 g)
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
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
HERO13 Black is 38mm narrower and 10mm shorter than GR IV but it is also 1mm thicker.
HERO13 Black is 141 g lighter than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 33mm GR IV
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
GR IV
109 × 61 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
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 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
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Weight
121 g vs 262 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only HERO13 Black supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR IV supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Card types
Adds microSDXC UHS-I
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video 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 GR IV?
HERO13 Black scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GR IV — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and GR IV?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the GR IV?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and GR IV?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the HERO13 Black is 141 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and GR IV record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO13 Black and GR IV weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. GR IV: No.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and GR IV at $1,499. The HERO13 Black is $1,100 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 Ricoh press materials.