Rank #9 in Best Action Cameras 2026: 10 Ranked, and One AKASO Sold Twice
GoPro HERO Compact 4K Action Camera
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The GoPro HERO is GoPro's compact, waterproof action camera: 4K Ultra HD video, 12MP photos and a touch screen, in a body the listing describes as 35% less volume and 44% less mass than the HERO12 Black. It sits at number 9 in our guide, listed on Amazon at £169.00 with a 4.0 rating from 459 ratings.
The interesting part of this page is not the camera, it is how much its own listing disagrees with itself. One spec field reads 'Has Image Stabilization: No' while another, further down the same table, reads 'Image Stabilization Type: HyperSmooth'. The bullets give the weight as 86g; the item weight field gives 0.15 g. The rating line counts 459 ratings, but the star histogram next to it adds up to 100, and the battery field says both 2 Hours and '1 AAA batteries required. (included)'. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it is written — none of it is a test of ours.
How those 459 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.0 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £169.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.0 out of 5 from 459 ratings |
| Rating histogram (as listed) | 64 five-star, 11 four-star, 5 three-star, 4 two-star, 16 one-star — 100 ratings in total |
| Weight in the bullets | 86g |
| Item weight in the spec field (as listed) | 0.15 g |
| Image stabilisation flag (as listed) | No / false |
| Image stabilisation type (as listed) | HyperSmooth |
| Battery average life | 2 Hours |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Best little but for my son - lives with this in the water - great quality - great size - user friendly - easy to use - great value for money - images are stable and fresh - connects very quickly and easily”
Verified purchase“My first underwater camera... simple to use and great fun. Well worth the money but do add a handle... makes it much easier to use and is not expensive”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Action Cameras 2026: 10 Ranked, and One AKASO Sold Twice.
Questions people ask
How much does the GoPro HERO cost?
The Amazon listing shows £169.00 for the GoPro HERO, the compact waterproof action camera with 4K Ultra HD video, 12MP photo and a touch screen.
Does the GoPro HERO have image stabilisation?
The listing does not settle the question. One spec field reads 'Has Image Stabilization: No'; another reads 'Image Stabilization Type: HyperSmooth'.
How much does the GoPro HERO weigh?
The bullets say 86g, describing it as 35% less volume and 44% less mass than HERO12 Black. A spec field in the same listing gives the item weight as 0.15 g.
How long does the GoPro HERO battery last?
The 'Battery Average Life' field states 2 Hours. A separate field on the listing says '1 AAA batteries required. (included)'.
How deep can the GoPro HERO go underwater?
The listing says the GoPro HERO is waterproof down to 16ft (5m), and the water resistance level is given as Waterproof.
What is the GoPro HERO's rating?
4.0 out of 5 from 459 ratings. The star breakdown on the listing totals 100: 64 five-star, 11 four-star, 5 three-star, 4 two-star and 16 one-star.
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