GoPro HERO13 Black
89/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $399
Manufacturer source ↗GoPro HERO13 Black vs Nikon Z8
Nikon Z8 leads by 6 editorial points. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Nikon Z8
95/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $3,999
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider GoPro HERO13 Black for
- HB-Series modular lens system (macro, UW, anamorphic, ND)
- GP-Log video support added in HERO13
- 5.3K 60p with HyperSmooth 6.0
Tradeoff: Premium app subscription gates features
Consider Nikon Z8 for
- Z9 sensor in compact body
- 8K 60p RAW internal
- Class-leading EVF
Tradeoff: No vertical grip integrated
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Video
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Sensor
Nikon Z8
leads on sensor (96 vs 90)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Autofocus
Nikon Z8
leads on af (96 vs 88)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | GoPro HERO13 Black | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/1.9″ CMOS, 27 MP | 45.4 MP stacked CMOS (8256×5504) |
| Lens | HB-Series swappable mount | Not documented |
| Burst | 30 fps photo | 20 fps RAW / 30 fps JPEG / 120 fps reduced-res |
| Video | 5.3K 60p · 4K 120p · 2.7K 240p | 8.3K 60p 12-bit N-RAW · 4K 120p |
| Log | GP-Log | Not documented |
| Storage | microSD UHS-I U3 | CFexpress B + SD UHS-II |
| Weight | ↑ 154 g | 910 g |
| Water resistance | 10 m | Not documented |
| Battery | Enduro 1900 mAh (~1.5 h at 5.3K60) | Not documented |
| Mount | Not documented | Nikon Z |
| AF | Not documented | 3D-Tracking + 9 subject types |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- sensor
- 90 / 96
- af
- 88 / 96
- video
- 96 / 96
- build
- 92 / 92
- ergonomics
- 88 / 92
GoPro HERO13 Black
Prices & availability
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Nikon Z8
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $3,999. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
History appears when an approved retailer provides observations.
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.