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Action, 20 to 29 MP, 5K or 6K

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GoPro HERO12 (Hero 12) Black - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K HDR Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live

$479.95as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Pros

+Records 5.3K HDR video

+Takes 27MP photos

+Has a 1/1.9-inch image sensor

+Waterproof action camera design

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+5K or 6K: 19 of the 35 here have a lower video

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Action, 20 to 29 MP, 5K or 6K

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GoPro HERO12 (Hero 12) Black - with 50 Piece Accessory Kit and 2 Extra Batteries + 64GB Card - Waterproof Action Camera

$499.95as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Pros

+Records 5K or 6K video

+Bundle includes a 50-piece accessory kit

+Includes two extra batteries

+Includes a 64GB memory card

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+5K or 6K: 19 of the 35 here have a lower video

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Action, 20 to 29 MP, 5K or 6K

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GoPro HERO13 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Video, 27MP Photo + Compatability with HB-Series Lenses

$429.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

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+5K or 6K: 19 of the 35 here have a lower video

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Action, 5K or 6K

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Insta360 X3 Tripod Selfie Stick Bundle- Waterproof 360 Action Camera with 1/2" 48MP Sensors, 5.7K 360 HDR Video, 72MP

$429.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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Pros

+5.7K 360 video recording

+Waterproof body for wet conditions

+72MP photo capability

+Includes tripod and selfie stick

Cons

−Action camera form factor, not a standard camera body

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+5K or 6K: 19 of the 35 here have a lower video

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Action, Under 20 MP, 5K or 6K

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GoPro MAX, Waterproof 360 + Traditional Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p

$429.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Compared with the 7 cameras on this pagePros

+5K or 6K: 19 of the 35 here have a lower video

Cons

−Under 20 MP: 11 of the 18 here have a higher resolution

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Action, 5K or 6K

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GoPro HERO12 Black 5.3K Action Camera Bundle with 128GB Card and 50 Accessories

$489.00as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Pros

+Records 5K or 6K video

+Bundle includes a 128GB memory card

+Bundle includes 50 accessories

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+5K or 6K: 19 of the 35 here have a lower video

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Action, 5K or 6K

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Insta360 X3 - Waterproof 360 Action Camera with 1/2'' 48MP Sensors, 5.7K HDR Video, 72MP Photo, 4K Single-Lens, 2.29''

$439.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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Pros

+Waterproof body for water activities

+Captures 360-degree footage

+5K or 6K video resolution

+1/2 inch 48MP sensors for detailed images

+72MP photo resolution

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+5K or 6K: 19 of the 35 here have a lower video

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