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
Sphra360
8K 360-degree camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, 100MP panoramic photos, 5K single-lens mode, 10-bit X-Log, 105GB built-in storage, and Bullet Time up to 240fps.
$329
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
Sphra360 is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
Sphra360
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSphra360 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- BSphra360 has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 27.6 MP)
- AHERO13 Black has higher Battery runtime (150 min vs 100 min)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 181 g)
- BSphra360 has higher Max video bit rate (170 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
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
Sphra360
36 × 81 × 61 mm
181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
HERO13 Black is 30mm shorter and 28mm thinner than Sphra360 but it is also 36mm wider.
HERO13 Black is 60 g lighter than Sphra360.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 61mm Sphra360
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
Sphra360
36 × 81 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
Sphra360
36 × 61 mm
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 microSDHC, microSDXC
Battery runtime
150 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Weight
121 g vs 181 g — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Waterproof depth
10.1 m vs 10 m — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Sphra360
Codecs
Adds H.265, HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds MotionMaster, 360 Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61.3
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
170 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
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
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery capacity — Both 1900 mAh
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
Sphra360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video, 100MP 360 photos
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor with f/1.9
- ✓5K 60fps single-lens mode
- ✓105GB built-in + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –~100 min battery
- –360° stitching needed
- –10m waterproof only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, HERO13 Black or Sphra360?
Sphra360 scores 5.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and Sphra360?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and Sphra360 is 100 MP, so the Sphra360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO13 Black and Sphra360?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while Sphra360 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and Sphra360?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and Sphra360 weighs 181 g, so the HERO13 Black is 60 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and Sphra360 record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. Sphra360: 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO13 Black and Sphra360 weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. Sphra360: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
HERO13 Black is rated for about 150 minutes of continuous recording and Sphra360 for about 100 minutes, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and Sphra360 at $329. The Sphra360 is $70 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Xtra press materials.