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GoPro Lit Hero vs GoPro Hero 13

Compare video, stabilisation, battery and durability.

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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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GoPro Hero 13

GoPro Hero 13

  • 125 g without battery.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
  • Camera type: Standard action camera.
  • 1,900 mAh battery capacity.
  • 1.4-inch display.
KSh 46,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The GoPro Hero 13 is the better buy: it is waterproof to 10 m without a case and has 5.3K video and built-in GPS for speed and route data.

Camera

GoPro Lit Hero
Camera type: Mini / wearable action camera
GoPro Hero 13
Camera type: Standard action camera

Water resistance

GoPro Lit Hero
Up to 16ft underwater
GoPro Hero 13
10m (33ft)

Stabilization

GoPro Lit Hero
HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app
GoPro Hero 13
HyperSmooth 6.0

Megapixels

GoPro Lit Hero
12MP photos
GoPro Hero 13
27.13 MP photos

Slow motion

GoPro Lit Hero
4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion
GoPro Hero 13
8x - 2.7K, 1080p

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

GoPro Lit Hero

  • Up to 16ft underwater.

GoPro Hero 13

  • Waterproof to 10 m without a case (vs 5 m).
  • Built-in GPS for speed, route and location data.
  • Higher video resolution: 5.3K (vs 4K).
  • Works with a wireless microphone.
  • Voice control.
  • Longer rated run time: 2.5 hours (vs 100 minutes).

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PriorityGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
CameraCamera type: Mini / wearable action cameraCamera type: Standard action camera
Battery lifeGoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off1,900 mAh battery
Water resistanceUp to 16ft underwater10m (33ft)
StabilizationHyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik appHyperSmooth 6.0
Megapixels12MP photos27.13 MP photos
Slow motion4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion8x - 2.7K, 1080p

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
BrandGoProGoPro
ModelLIT HEROHERO13 Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Dimensions—71.8 W x 50.8 H x 33.6 D (mm)
Weight—159g (Camera w/mounting fingers + Battery) 125g (Without Battery)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Display—Rear: 2.27" Touch Display Front: 1.4" Color Display
Screen size—Front: 1.4 inches; rear touch display: 2.27 inches

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Charging—USB-C charging

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
USB—USB-C
Bluetooth—BLE 5.3
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6; 2.4GHZ; 5GHz; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
GPS—Built-in GPS; telemetry overlays

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Water resistanceUp to 16ft underwater10m (33ft)

Identity & body

Identity & body specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Camera typeMini / wearable action cameraStandard action camera
Released—2024
Operating temperature—-10° C - 35° C

Camera & imaging

Camera & imaging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Megapixels12MP photos27.13 MP photos; sensor has 27.6 MP active pixels
Field of view (FOV)165° lens; 4:3 capture uses the full lens field—
Video max resolution4K at 60fps5.3K (16:9) at up to 60 fps
Slow motion4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion8x - 2.7K; 1080p 4x - 4K 2x - 5.3K Burst Slo-Mo: 13x (400fps) - 720p for 15s 12x (360fps) - 900p for 15s 4x - 5.3K for 5s
StabilizationHyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik appHyperSmooth 6.0
Shooting modesVideo, 4:3 Video, Slo-Mo and PhotoVideo; standard, burst and night photo; TimeWarp, Time Lapse, Night Lapse, Star Trails, Light Painting and Vehicle Light Trails
Sensor—1/1.9" CMOS 27.6 MP active pixels (5599x4927)
Sensor size—1/1.9-inch
Lens—HyperView SuperView Wide Linear Linear + Horizon Lock / Leveling
Aperture—F2.5
35mm equivalent focal length—Min = 12mm Max = 39mm
Photo max resolution—27.13MP (5568x4872)
Photo formats—.jpg.gpr (RAW)
Video modes / frame rates—5.3K (8:7) 30/25/24 fps 5.3K (16:9) 60/50/30/25/24 fps 4K (8:7) 60/50/30/25 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 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 fps
Video formats / codecs—MP4; H.265 / HEVC
Color profiles / HDR—8-bit / 10-bit video (10-bit at 4K and higher); HLG HDR; GP-Log
Horizon leveling / lock—Lock: Linear + Horizon Lock Lens Leveling: In-Camera (23-27*) for 5.3K60; 4K120; 2.7K240; 1080p240 Can apply in post using Quik App

Battery

Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Battery life / runtimeGoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off; over 75 minutes with light on HighMore than 2.5 hours at 1080p/30; over 1.5 hours at 4K/30 or 5.3K/30 under GoPro test conditions
Battery capacity—Removable 1900mAh Enduro Battery

Sensors & ecosystem

Sensors & ecosystem specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Companion app / compatibilityGoPro Quik app for editing, stabilisation and sharingGoPro Quik app (iOS / Android); GoPro Labs
Mounting / accessory systemFolding GoPro mounting fingers; 1/4-inch-20 tripod thread; magnetic-latch mount compatibility (latch mount sold separately)Built-In Mounting with Folding Fingers ¼-20 Mount
Key featuresIntegrated LED light with three brightness levels; replaceable hydrophobic lens cover—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Speakers—Built-in speaker
Microphones—3 microphones
External microphone support—Bluetooth wireless audio; compatible wired microphones via Media Mod or Pro 3.5 mm Mic Adapter (sold separately)

Platform & storage

Platform & storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Operating system / platform—GoPro camera firmware; GoPro Quik companion app
Chipset / processor—GP2
Internal storage—No built-in recording storage; microSD required
Memory card / expandable storage—1x microSD™ rated class A2 V30 or higher

Camera system

Camera system specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Optical and digital zoom—Up to 2x
Exposure control / compensation—2+/-

Video capture

Video capture specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Colour bit depth—8-Bit; 10-bit (4K and higher)
Maximum video bitrate—120Mbps
Video codec / encoding—H.265 (HEVC)
Livestreaming—1080p30 w/HyperSmooth + 1080p60 recording
Webcam / UVC mode—up to 1080p30

Photo capture

Photo capture specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Photo modes—Standard Photo; Burst Photo; Night Photo
Burst photo rates—Auto, 60/10, 60/6, 30/6, 30/3, 10/3, 30/1, 10/1, 5/1, 3/1
Frame grabs from video—24.69MP from (8:7) 5.3K Video; 21.16MP from (4:3) 5.3K Video; 15.87MP from (16:9) 5.3K Video

Display and controls

Display and controls specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroGoPro Hero 13
Voice control—14 Commands; 11 Languages with 6 accents

Similarities

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

In summary

The GoPro Hero 13 is the better buy for almost everyone, with waterproofing to 10 m without a case and 5.3K video.

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