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
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
HERO13 Black is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
fp L
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bfp L has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AHERO13 Black has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 12 frames)
- AHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- Bfp L has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 427 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
fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
HERO13 Black is 41mm narrower, 19mm shorter, and 12mm thinner than fp L.
HERO13 Black is 306 g lighter than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 45mm fp L
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
fp L
113 × 70 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
fp L
113 × 45 mm
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
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
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Weight
121 g vs 427 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 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 CinemaDNG, H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
- ✓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
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
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 portraits, HERO13 Black or fp L?
fp L scores 7.5/10 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.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO13 Black and fp L?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while fp L does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the fp L?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and fp L?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the HERO13 Black is 306 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and fp L record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the HERO13 Black and fp L weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. fp L: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and fp L at $2,499. The HERO13 Black is $2,100 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 Sigma press materials.