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Action camera comparison

GoPro Hero 12 vs GoPro Lit Hero

Compare video, stabilisation, battery and durability.

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GoPro Hero 12 Black

GoPro Hero 12 Black

  • 121 g without battery.
  • Camera type: Standard action camera.
  • 1,720 mAh battery capacity.
  • 1.4-inch display.
  • No built-in recording storage.
KSh 43,000In Stock
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GoPro Lit Hero

GoPro Lit Hero

  • Camera type: Mini / wearable action camera.
  • Up to 16ft underwater.
  • Stabilization: hyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app.
  • Battery life / runtime: goPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes.
KSh 50,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The GoPro Hero 12 Black is the better buy: it is waterproof to 10 m without a case, has 5.3K video and works with a wireless microphone.

Camera

GoPro Hero 12 Black
Camera type: Standard action camera
GoPro Lit Hero
Camera type: Mini / wearable action camera

Water resistance

GoPro Hero 12 Black
10m (33ft) without Protective Housing. 60m(196ft) with Protective Housing
GoPro Lit Hero
Up to 16ft underwater

Stabilization

GoPro Hero 12 Black
HyperSmooth 6.0
GoPro Lit Hero
HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app

Megapixels

GoPro Hero 12 Black
27.13 MP photos
GoPro Lit Hero
12MP photos

Field of view (FOV)

GoPro Hero 12 Black
156° in 8:7 aspect ratio
GoPro Lit Hero
165° lens

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

GoPro Hero 12 Black

  • Waterproof to 10 m without a case (vs 5 m).
  • Higher video resolution: 5.3K (vs 4K).
  • Works with a wireless microphone.
  • Voice control.

GoPro Lit Hero

  • Up to 16ft underwater.

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PriorityGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
CameraCamera type: Standard action cameraCamera type: Mini / wearable action camera
Battery life1,720 mAh batteryGoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off
Water resistance10m (33ft) without Protective Housing. 60m(196ft) with Protective HousingUp to 16ft underwater
StabilizationHyperSmooth 6.0HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app
Megapixels27.13 MP photos12MP photos
Field of view (FOV)156° in 8:7 aspect ratio165° lens

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
BrandGoProGoPro
ModelHERO12 BlackLIT HERO

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
Dimensions71.8 W x 50.8 H x 33.6 D (mm)—
Weight154g (Camera w/mounting fingers + Battery) 121g (Without Battery)—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
DisplayRear: 2.27" Touch Display Front: 1.4" Color Display—
Screen sizeFront: 1.4 inches; rear touch display: 2.27 inches—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
ChargingUSB-C charging—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
USBUSB-C—
BluetoothBluetooth connectivity and wireless audio support for compatible earbuds, headphones and microphones—
Wi-FiWi-Fi connectivity; Quik app connection and cloud auto-upload with eligible subscription—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
Water resistance10m (33ft) without Protective Housing. 60m(196ft) with Protective Housing.Up to 16ft underwater

Identity & body

Identity & body specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
Released2023—
Camera typeStandard action cameraMini / wearable action camera
Operating temperature-10° C - 35° C—

Camera & imaging

Camera & imaging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
Megapixels27.13 MP photos; sensor has 27.6 MP active pixels12MP photos
Sensor1/1.9" CMOS 27.6 MP active pixels (5599x4927)—
Sensor size1/1.9-inch—
LensHyperView SuperView Wide Linear Linear + Horizon Lock / Leveling—
Aperturef/2.5—
Field of view (FOV)156° in 8:7 aspect ratio165° lens; 4:3 capture uses the full lens field
35mm equivalent focal lengthMin = 12mm Max = 39mm—
Photo max resolution27.13MP (5568x4872)—
Photo formats.jpg.gpr (RAW)—
Video max resolution5.3K (16:9) at up to 60 fps4K at 60fps
Video modes / frame rates5.3K (8:7) 30/25/24 fps 5.3K (16:9) 60/50/30/25/24 fps 4K (8:7) 60/50/30/25/24 fps 4K (9:16) 60/50/30/25 4K (16:9) 120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps 2.7K (4:3) 120/100/60/50 fps 2.7K (16:9) 240/200 fps 1080 (9:16) 60/50/30/25 1080p (16:9) 240/200/120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps—
Slow motion8x - 2.7K; 1080p 4x - 4K 2x - 5.3K4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion
Video formats / codecsMP4; H.265 / HEVC—
Color profiles / HDR8-bit / 10-bit video; GP-Log with LUT support; HDR video at supported 5.3K and 4K settings—
StabilizationHyperSmooth 6.0HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app
Horizon leveling / lockLock: Linear + Horizon Lock Lens Leveling: In-Camera (23-27*) for 5.3K60; 4K120; 2.7K240; 1080p240 Can apply in post using Quik App—
Shooting modesVideo; standard, burst and night photo; TimeWarp, Time Lapse, Night Lapse, Star Trails, Light Painting and Vehicle Light TrailsVideo, 4:3 Video, Slo-Mo and Photo

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
SpeakersBuilt-in speaker—
Microphones3 microphones—
External microphone supportBluetooth wireless audio; compatible wired microphones via Media Mod or Pro 3.5 mm Mic Adapter (sold separately)—

Platform & storage

Platform & storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
Operating system / platformGoPro camera firmware; GoPro Quik companion app—
Chipset / processorGP2—
Internal storageNo built-in recording storage; microSD required—
Memory card / expandable storage1x microSD™ rated class A2 V30 or higher—

Battery

Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
Battery capacityRemovable 1720mAh Enduro Battery—
Battery life / runtimeUp to 70 minutes at 5.3K60; over 1.5 hours at 5.3K30; over 2.5 hours at 1080p30 under GoPro test conditions (25°C, 0.6 m/s airflow, Wide lens, wireless and HyperSmooth on, screens on with 1-minute screensaver, voice control off)GoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off; over 75 minutes with light on High

Sensors & ecosystem

Sensors & ecosystem specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
Companion app / compatibilityGoPro Quik app (iOS / Android); GoPro LabsGoPro Quik app for editing, stabilisation and sharing
Mounting / accessory systemBuilt-In Mounting with Folding Fingers ¼-20 MountFolding GoPro mounting fingers; 1/4-inch-20 tripod thread; magnetic-latch mount compatibility (latch mount sold separately)
Key features—Integrated LED light with three brightness levels; replaceable hydrophobic lens cover

Camera system

Camera system specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
Optical and digital zoomUp to 2x—
Exposure control / compensation2+/-—

Video capture

Video capture specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
Colour bit depth8-Bit; 10-bit (4K and higher)—
Maximum video bitrate120Mbps—
Video codec / encodingH.265 (HEVC)—
Livestreaming1080p60 w/HyperSmooth 4.0 + 1080p60 recording—
Webcam / UVC modeup to 1080p30—

Photo capture

Photo capture specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro Lit Hero
Photo modesStandard Photo; Burst Photo; Night Photo—
Burst photo ratesAuto, 60/10, 60/6, 30/6, 30/3, 10/3, 30/1, 10/1, 5/1, 3/1—
Frame grabs from video24.69MP from (8:7) 5.3K Video; 21.16MP from (4:3) 5.3K Video; 15.87MP from (16:9) 5.3K Video—

Similarities

  • Both reach up to 60 fps.
  • Both are made by GoPro.

In summary

The GoPro Hero 12 Black is the better buy for almost everyone, with waterproofing to 10 m without a case and 5.3K video.

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