GoPro HERO12 Black

HERO12 Black delivers top-tier HyperSmooth 6.0 and stronger high-res runtime, but it is only an incremental step past HERO11.

Best For

Action POV and social creators

Value

Fair

Biggest Strength

Class-leading HyperSmooth stabilization

Biggest Weakness

Specs largely unchanged from HERO11

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

Top-tier HyperSmooth 6.0 keeps rough POV footage smooth with Horizon Lock.

5.3K60 HDR video, 27 MP stills, and GP-Log give strong creator colour options.

Power management roughly doubles high-res continuous recording vs HERO11 before heat cut-off.

Incremental vs HERO11: same core sensor and body, so HERO11 owners may skip.

No built-in GPS; HERO13 brought GPS and HB modular lenses later.

Quick Facts

Brand

GoPro

Release Date

Sep 13, 2023

Price Range

$476 to $649 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

Class-leading HyperSmooth stabilization

Strong 5.3K HDR video quality

Longer high-res recording runtime

Bluetooth wireless audio support

Built-in 1/4-20 tripod mount

Tough waterproof dual-screen body

Cons

Specs largely unchanged from HERO11

Built-in GPS removed

One battery will not last all day

Still thermally limited at high settings

Limited Bluetooth headset compatibility

Premium Quik features need subscription

What Owners Say

The Good

Owners like it for sports, kids, and everyday content creation.

Many buyers rate image quality and HyperSmooth highly (about 4.5/5).

The Bad

Cloud backup is easy; downloading large libraries for desktop edit is frustrating.

Some report overheating, freezes, or resets during longer shoots.

Isolated waterproofing and warranty complaints after water use.

Detailed Summary

Sensor	1/1.9-inch CMOS, 27.6 MP active
Video resolution	5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240, 1080p240
Max frame rate	240 fps
Stabilization	HyperSmooth 6.0 with 360° Horizon Lock
Photo resolution	27 MP
Field of view	156° in 8:7 (177° with optional Max Lens Mod 2.0)
Waterproof rating	10 m without housing; 60 m with Protective Housing
Weight	154 g
Screen	Rear 2.27-inch touch; front 1.4-inch colour
Dimensions	71.8 x 50.8 x 33.6 mm
Battery runtime	70 min
Battery capacity	1720 mAh
Processor	GP2
Aperture	f/2.5
Storage	microSD (V30 / UHS-3 or higher; card not included)
Mounting	Folding fingers plus built-in 1/4-20 thread
GPS	Not included (removed vs earlier HERO models; HERO13 restored GPS)