GoPro Hero 12 vs Hero 11 - Why You Should (and Shouldn't) Upgrade

How does the GoPro Hero 12 Black compare to the GoPro Hero 11, and is it worth upgrading? Here's a hands on comparison of the two cameras with unedited footage straight out of the camera.

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CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Standard Image Quality Comparison
1:18 - HDR Video Test
2:50 - Log Video Test
3:54 - Hypersmooth Test
4:43 - Max Lens Mod 2.0
7:16 - Battery Life & Overheating
8:28 - Bluetooth Microphone Test

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[GoPro]

Thanks for taking an in-depth look at HERO12 Black. We're just as stoked about HDR as you🔥

[theclavers]

I always watch your videos before I buy something for my overseas rural travels. I was thinking of upgrading to 12 from 11 black, after this video, I do not see why. You save me time and money.

[salvadormonella]

Thank God the world has video producers like you. After watching half a dozen disappointing comparison videos I was disheartened. HDR will always depend upon the subject being recorded. All HDR does is push the contrast scale edges out further. Most people historically haven't like that because it tended to blow out the lighting on the video subject and make portraits contraty. Pro's tend to like it, amateurs not. I've spent a lot of time with photographs and modifying contrast ranges (in the dark room), and the things pros would go after, amateurs would avoid. So these cameras can only record for 30 minutes? What a complete waste of time!!! I'm not going to shoot 5 to 10 minutes at a time and adjust my activity around the cameras DEFICIENCY. This is an absurd problem to have. You have convinced me to NOT use ANY Gopro. If I shoot a bicycle run, it may go 2.5 hours. 5-10 minutes. Absurd.

[jaco_oosthuizen]

I am still using the Hero 10, and I am not even considering upgrading to either the 11 or 12. It is just not worth it, for me, at least. Let's hope next year the 13 has some mind-blowing new features. The 10 is still good enough for most use cases, in my opinion.

[DrivingPhilippines]

Love that in GoPro Labs we can set the GoPro to generate Davinci Resolve or Premiere Pro proxy files and structures automatically. We can also record in a High Bitrate of 200Mbps. That, and the fact Hero 11 has GPS is why I bought it instead of the GP12 or OA4.

[hirostvjapan]

I upgrade everyear and just one future I think it's great for upgrade. You don't have to move camera for 9:16 Shorts or TikTok. It's awesome

[steve-marsh]

As always, fantastic comparison! Can I ask, the screw you use looks interesting, what's this called? Is it official GoPro? I struggle with the traditional screw when hands are cold!

[chrisandsara]

Thank you so much for this video! We’ve been rocking the 8 for a long time now 😬

Time for an upgrade!

[guylapidoth]

thank you. very insightful. as a newbe at gopro i couldn't appriciate the HDR but i'll take your word for it.

[CuriousClara]

Great comparison video!! I’d say it’s the best comparison video I’ve seen in months and I’ve seen a ton! Thanks for even taking it underwater🌊Thanks to you, I’m gonna go with the 12🥰

[cycletouringoz]

I still have the Hero 8 Black

Does the job just fine

These “upgrade pushes” are crazy and generally sponsered

[humanvoice]

Finally a good practical, depth review without any unnecessary attitude 🥰

[sebthings]

I used gopro 10, 11 and now 12, never had a problem with the heating. I use for cycling, even in 30’ C in Teneriffe and never had problems. Is an action camera so it will be fine if you are actually using it for some action. Low light I don’t care as if I am in holiday and is evening I will use my iphone. So yeah a few of the critics that the camera gets from most reviewers are a bit pointless. For me is still one that does the job, very clear and easy and not afraid of it getting destroyed or anything like that.

[JustinPulitzerTrades]

I've seen HDR make a big difference in night shooting in other reviews. Would be cool to see you try it. Also, action 4 comparison if you have the time and camera.

[kaltask]

I might change H11 to H12 due to HDR, sometimes battling against light burns in post is a headache and that Max lens mod 2.0 would be sweet. I like my Insta360 one X2 but the pov "single lens" quality is not the best on big screen. X2 is best when you can shoot your self with super wide view to keep the quality.

[gordon]

Nicely done, but often I thought the 11 video looked better. 12 seemed too dark to me, at least side by side, but not something I had seen on other reviews. Maybe settings or shady locations? Great advice btw.

[DjGCue]

thank you. i have a Gopro Hero 8 black and i was wondering if the 11 or 12 was better

[jekonpov]

Thanks for the video that made me understand the gopro 12 camera🎉😊❤

[Ninjadom]

Just a quick note.

The Hero 11 & Hero 12 use exactly the same image sensor. That’s why you can’t tell the difference in image quality, as it’s the same.

HDR & Log on the Hero 12 are the differentiators.

[gingingsisangag]

Hero 12 vs DJ Action 4 review please. You are my guide to the right path ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️