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
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 2 months newer.
Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 743 g)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 27.6 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
HERO13 Black is 64mm narrower, 46mm shorter, and 49mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
HERO13 Black is 584 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
HERO13 Black: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
159 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, HERO13 Black or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 50.1MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and Alpha 1 II?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the Alpha 1 II?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and Alpha 1 II?
HERO13 Black weighs 159 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the HERO13 Black is 584 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO13 Black and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO13 Black and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The HERO13 Black is $6,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Sony press materials.