Rank #3 in Best Action Cameras 2026: 10 Ranked, and One AKASO Sold Twice
GoPro HERO12 Black (5.3K60, 27MP)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The GoPro HERO12 Black is the number three camera in this guide. It is the one the listing describes as shooting 5.3K and 4K video with HDR, taking 27MP photos, and going underwater to 33ft (10m) without a housing. It sells for £230.00 and carries a 4.4 rating from 3,667 ratings.
Where this listing stops agreeing with itself is in the small print. The product name says the sensor is 1/1.9-inch; the spec table says APS-H, a far larger format. The spec table says the camera needs 1 AAA battery, while the box contents list a single Enduro rechargeable battery instead. The star breakdown supplied alongside the listing adds up to 100, not the 3,667 ratings quoted. Every figure on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 3,667 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £230.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5, from 3,667 ratings |
| Video Capture Resolution | 5.3K, 4K (MP4) |
| Effective Still Resolution | 27.13 MP |
| Optical Sensor Size (as listed) | APS-H — the product name says 1/1.9-inch |
| Batteries (as listed) | 1 AAA battery required and included — the box contents list an Enduro rechargeable battery |
| Image Stabilization Type (as listed) | true |
| Battery Average Life | 2.5 hours |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“You can't go wrong with these cameras. It does all the job and it doesnt really matter what activity you are doing. I was using GoPro to document my running adventures - no regrets. High quality, easy to use, good battery life. You can't say much negative about these cameras, maybe the price is on the higher end.”
Verified purchase“Thai came in good time, well packaged, needed a order number which was good for security and ensuring it was delivered to the correct person, the go pro looks well nice and was easy to put together with instructions that is easy to follow for all, I can't wait to get started on the use of it, I did have a little go and the image looks amazing”
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 HERO12 Black cost in this listing?
£230.00.
What is the GoPro HERO12 Black rated?
4.4 out of 5 from 3,667 ratings. The star breakdown supplied with the listing adds up to 100 entries, with 75 of them at five stars.
Does the GoPro HERO12 Black have image stabilisation?
The listing says yes, but the stabilisation type is given as true, which is a yes/no value rather than a type such as digital or optical.
What sensor does the GoPro HERO12 Black use?
The product name says a 1/1.9-inch image sensor and the spec table says APS-H, a much larger format, so the two entries do not match.
What battery does the GoPro HERO12 Black take?
The spec table says 1 AAA battery is required and included, while the What's Included list names a single Enduro rechargeable battery instead.
Is the GoPro HERO12 Black waterproof?
Yes, the listing describes it as rugged and waterproof to 33ft (10m).
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