A Boost in Battery Life and Stability
While the GoPro HERO12 Black features some similar hardware to its predecessor—a 27MP image sensor capable of 5.3K60 video recording—its improved battery life, HyperSmooth 6.0 technology, and expanded Bluetooth wireless further its capabilities. The image sensor can capture 27MP RAW still photos as well as 5.3K60, 4K120, and 2.7K240 video with ease. HyperSmooth 6.0 digital image stabilization with AutoBoost ensures your footage remains high-quality while reducing image cropping. The HERO12 also has improved power management to continuously record video 2x faster than previous models.
Key Specs
Image Sensor | Size-Unspecified CMOS |
Sensor Resolution | Effective: 27 Megapixel |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC (UHS-I) [512 Maximum / U3/V30 or Faster Recommended] |
Still Image Support | Raw 27 MP |
IP Streaming | H.265 1920 x 1080 |
Display Type | Fixed Touchscreen LCD |
Image Stabilization | Digital |
Environmental Protection | Advertised as Submersible to 33' / 10.1 m *Test Methodology Not Supplied |
Built-In Mic | No |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: iOS Only Show More |
Video Output | None |
Microphone Input | No |
Headphone Jack | No |
Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack, 1720 mAh |
Camera
Image Sensor | Size-Unspecified CMOS |
Sensor Resolution | Effective: 27 Megapixel |
Optics
35mm-Equivalent Focal Length | 12 to 39mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.5 |
Fixed Focus | No |
Angle of View | 156° (8:7 Aspect Ratio) |
Recording
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC (UHS-I) [512 Maximum / U3/V30 or Faster Recommended] |
Video Format | 5312 x 2988 at 60 fps (MP4 via H.265/HEVC) 3840 x 2160 at 100/120 fps (MP4 via H.265/HEVC) 2704 x 1520 at 200/240 fps (MP4 via H.265/HEVC) 1920 x 1080p at 200/240 fps (MP4 via H.265/HEVC) |
Still Image Support | Raw 27 MP |
Audio Format | WAV |
IP Streaming | H.265 1920 x 1080 |
Display
Display Type | Fixed Touchscreen LCD |
Display Size | 2.27" |
Resolution | 368 x 552 |
Secondary Display | Front: 1.4" LCD Live-View Monitor |
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed | 1/8 to 30 Seconds in Photo Mode 1/480 to 1/30 Second in Video Mode |
ISO Sensitivity Range | Photo 100 to 3200 Video 100 to 6400 |
Shooting Modes | HDR Night Star Trails Super Slow Motion Movie Time-Lapse Movie |
Interval Recording | .5 Second 1 Second 2 Seconds 3 Seconds 5 Seconds 10 Seconds 30 Seconds 60 Seconds 120 Seconds |
Burst Photo | 60 Photos / 10 Seconds 60 Photos / 6 Seconds 30 Photos / 6 Seconds 30 Photos / 3 Seconds 10 Photos / 3 Seconds 30 Photos / 1 Second 10 Photos / 1 Second 5 Photos / 1 Second 3 Photos / 1 Second |
Self-Timer | 3, 10 Sec |
Remote Control | None |
Features
Image Stabilization | Digital |
Environmental Protection | Advertised as Submersible to 33' / 10.1 m *Test Methodology Not Supplied |
Creative Effects | Yes |
Built-In Mic | No |
Built-In Speaker | No |
Built-In Light/Flash | Light - No Flash - No |
Wireless | Bluetooth |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: iOS Only App Name: GoPro Quik *As of August, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Accessory Shoe | None |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1/4"-20 Female |
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs | 1 x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
Video Output | None |
Microphone Input | No |
Headphone Jack | No |
General
Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack, 1720 mAh |
Charging Method | USB |
Power Adapter | 5 VDC |
Operating Temperature | 14 to 95°F / -10 to 35°C |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 2.8 x 2 x 1.3" / 71.8 x 50.8 x 33.6 mm |
Weight | 5.4 oz / 154 g (With Battery) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 0.775 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.3 x 5.2 x 3" |
General
Compatibility | GoPro HERO9 GoPro HERO10 GoPro HERO11 |
Physical
Mounting | Top: 1 x Cold Shoe Side: 1 x Cold Shoe |
Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 0.435 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.5 x 6.7 x 2.3" |
Color Temperature | 5000 K |
CRI | 90+ |
Waterproof Capability | 33' / 10 m |
Power | Built-In Battery |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 0.35 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 5.7 x 2.2" |
Output Connectors | 1 x USB-C |
Mounting | Gopro-Style Mounting Fingers |
Battery Capacity | 4900 mAh |
Power Input | 5 VDC, 3 A |
Power Output | 5 VDC, 2.4 A |
Charge Time | 2.5 x Hours (with GoPro SuperCharger) |
Battery Life | 4 x Hours at 5.7K30 Resolution |
Wireless Distance | 98' / 30 m |
Protection | Weather Resistant (not Waterproof) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 0.96 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.2 x 6.3 x 2.7" |