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
Xtra
Atto
Ultra-compact 54g wearable action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/60fps, 143° FOV, 128GB internal storage, and 220-min battery with Vision Dock.
$299
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
Atto is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
Atto
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AHERO13 Black has higher Card slots (1 vs 0)
- BAtto has lower Weight (54 g vs 121 g)
- AHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AHERO13 Black has higher Battery runtime (150 min vs 90 min)
- AHERO13 Black has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 6 stops)
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
HERO13 Black is 67 g heavier than Atto.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black
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
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
Sensor size, to scale
Atto
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 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 slots
1 vs 0 — higher is better
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Touchscreen
Only HERO13 Black supports it
Battery runtime
150 min vs 90 min — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Atto
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds MotionMaster, TiltGuard
Card types
Adds microSD (via Vision Dock)
Weight
54 g vs 121 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
Atto
Pros
- ✓54g lightest in class
- ✓220 min with Vision Dock
- ✓128GB built-in + 600MB/s transfer
- ✓5-min pre-recording
Cons
- –No built-in screen
- –4K/60fps 16:9 only
- –10m waterproof (no case)
Decided which one is right for you?
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GoPro HERO13 Black
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, HERO13 Black or Atto?
HERO13 Black scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Atto — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO13 Black and Atto?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while Atto uses Electronic stabilization (MotionMaster + TiltGuard) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and Atto?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and Atto weighs 54 g, so the Atto is 67 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and Atto record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. Atto: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO13 Black and Atto weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. Atto: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
HERO13 Black is rated for about 150 minutes of continuous recording and Atto for about 90 minutes, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and Atto at $299. The Atto is $100 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 Xtra press materials.