GoPro HERO12 Black Specifications
Overview
| Variants (India) | HERO12 Black (camera only) HERO12 Black Extended Power Bundle HERO12 Black Creator Edition |
|---|---|
| Camera type | Action |
| Lens mount | Fixed lens |
| Lens accessory | optional Max Lens Mod 2.0 (177° field of view in 4K60) |
| Mods | Media Mod, Light Mod and Volta supported |
| Accessories | compatible with 50+ GoPro mounts, mods and accessories |
Sensor & Image
| Sensor type | CMOS |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 1/1.9-inch |
| Effective megapixels | 27.6 MP (active pixels, 5599 × 4927) |
| Image processor | GP2 |
| ISO range | 100–6,400 |
| Image stabilisation | Electronic (HyperSmooth 6.0) |
| Max photo resolution | 5568 × 4872 pixels (27.13 MP) |
| Photo formats | JPEG, GPR (RAW) |
| Photo modes | Standard Photo, Burst Photo, Night Photo |
| Photo output | SuperPhoto, HDR, Standard, RAW |
| Frame grabs from video | 24.69 MP from 8:7 5.3K video; 21.16 MP from 4:3 5.3K video; 15.87 MP from 16:9 5.3K video |
| Single-photo digital lenses | Wide, Linear |
Lens
| Focal length | 12–39 mm (35mm equivalent) |
|---|---|
| Aperture | f/2.5 |
| Digital zoom | Up to 2x (video) |
| Field of view | 156° (8:7 aspect ratio); 177° with Max Lens Mod 2.0 |
| Digital lenses (video) | HyperView, SuperView, Wide, Linear, Linear + Horizon Lock / Leveling |
| Cover glass | removable, water-repelling |
Shutter & Shooting
| Shutter type | Electronic (rolling) |
|---|---|
| Exposure compensation | ±2.0 EV |
| Burst photo rates | Auto, 60/10, 60/6, 30/6, 30/3, 10/3, 30/1, 10/1, 5/1, 3/1 (photos/seconds) |
| Night Photo shutter speed | Auto, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 s |
| Photo timer | 3 s, 10 s |
| Interval Photo | 0.5 s to 120 s intervals |
| Night effects | Star Trails, Light Painting, Vehicle Light Trails |
| Exposure control | Yes |
Video
| Max video resolution | 5.3K (16:9) at 60 fps |
|---|---|
| Slow motion | 8x: 2.7K and 1080p at 240 fps 4x: 4K at 120 fps 2x: 5.3K at 60 fps |
| Video formats and codecs | MP4, H.265 (HEVC) |
| Bit depth and colour sampling | 8-bit; 10-bit (4K and higher) |
| Log and colour profiles | GP-Log with LUT support; HDR video |
| Max bitrate | 120 Mbps |
| Video stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 with AutoBoost; 360° Horizon Lock and Horizon Leveling |
| Frame rates | 5.3K (8:7) 30/25/24 fps; 5.3K (16:9) 60/50/30/25/24 fps; 4K (8:7) 60/50/30/25/24 fps; 4K (9:16) 60/50/30/25 fps; 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 fps; 1080p (16:9) 240/200/120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps |
| HDR video | 5.3K (16:9) 30/25/24 fps; 4K (8:7) 30/25/24 fps; 4K (16:9) 60/50/30/25/24 fps |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 8:7 |
| HindSight | captures up to 30 seconds before recording starts |
| Other | Scheduled Capture and Duration Capture (15 seconds to 3 hours) |
| Looping video | Yes |
| Timecode synchronisation | Yes (wireless, via Quik app) |
Viewfinder & Screen
| Rear screen size | 2.27 inches |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | Yes (rear) |
| Front screen | 1.4 inches (colour, live preview) |
Audio
| Built-in microphone | Yes (with drain microphone) |
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| Bluetooth audio | records sound and takes voice commands through AirPods and other Bluetooth audio devices |
| Voice control | Yes |
| External mic | via optional Media Mod |
Storage & Connectivity
| Memory card slots | 1 × microSD (class A2 V30 or higher) |
|---|---|
| USB | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Via optional Media Mod |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth audio devices supported) |
| Webcam and live streaming | Webcam mode up to 1080p30; live streaming at 1080p60 with HyperSmooth and simultaneous 1080p60 recording |
| Quik app | wireless timecode sync, editing and cloud upload (GoPro subscription required for cloud backup) |
Durability
| Waterproof depth | 10 m (60 m with the protective housing) |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | -10 to 35 °C |
| Other | Hydrophobic, removable lens cover glass |
Battery & Power
| Battery | Removable Enduro rechargeable battery |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1,720 mAh |
| Video recording time | Up to 70 minutes continuous at 5.3K60; over 1.5 hours at 5.3K30; over 2.5 hours at 1080p30 (GoPro figures at 25 °C) |
| USB charging and power | USB-C charging (5 V, 2 A) |
| Other | Enduro battery designed for better cold-weather performance |
Design
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6 mm |
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| Weight | With mounting fingers and battery: 154 g; without battery: 121 g |
| Colour options | Black |
| Tripod and mounting | Built-in folding mounting fingers; 1/4-20 mount |
In the Box & Warranty
| Box contents | HERO12 Black: camera, Enduro rechargeable battery, curved adhesive mount, mounting buckle and thumb screw, USB-C cable Extended Power Bundle: camera with 3 Enduro batteries and a dual battery charger Creator Edition: camera with Volta, Media Mod and Light Mod |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 years (1 year international + 1 year India) |
| Other | microSD card required, not included |
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