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
Released Sep 2024
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Released Jul 2021
HERO13 Black is 3.2 years newer.
Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
fp L
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bfp L has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 720 g)
- Bfp L has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- Bfp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 27.6 MP)
- AHERO13 Black has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
fp L
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
HERO13 Black is 66mm narrower, 47mm shorter, and 54mm thinner than fp L.
HERO13 Black is 561 g lighter than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 88mm fp L
Sensor size, to scale
fp L
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)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
159 g vs 720 g — lower 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
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
61 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only fp L 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
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓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
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, HERO13 Black or fp L?
fp L scores 8.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 61MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and fp L?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while fp L has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the fp L?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. fp L reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and fp L?
HERO13 Black weighs 159 g and fp L weighs 720 g, so the HERO13 Black is 561 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and fp L record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. fp L: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO13 Black and fp L weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO13 Black and 640 shots for the fp L, giving the fp L the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and fp L at $2,499. The HERO13 Black is $2,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.