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
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
HERO13 Black is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
E2-M4
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BE2-M4 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BE2-M4 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has higher Resolution (27.6 MP vs 10.28 MP)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 370 g)
- AHERO13 Black has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareHERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
HERO13 Black is 19mm narrower, 15mm shorter, and 38mm thinner than E2-M4.
HERO13 Black is 211 g lighter than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 72mm E2-M4
Sensor size, to scale
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
HERO13 Black: mount data unavailable
E2-M4
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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)
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
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better
Weight
159 g vs 370 g — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only E2-M4 supports it
Eye AF
Only E2-M4 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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
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
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the HERO13 Black and E2-M4 at major authorized retailers.
GoPro HERO13 Black
Z CAM E2-M4
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, HERO13 Black or E2-M4?
E2-M4 scores 8.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and E2-M4?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black uses HyperSmooth 6.0 (electronic), while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the E2-M4?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and E2-M4?
HERO13 Black weighs 159 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the HERO13 Black is 211 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and E2-M4 record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO13 Black and E2-M4 weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO13 Black and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the E2-M4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The HERO13 Black is $900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.