GoPro
GoPro HERO12 Black
A solid mid-range webcam for photographers and content creators, leading with 5.3K.
55/100
5.3K1/1.9"
£285best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- HDR
- USB-C
- Above-average sensor resolution
- No autofocus
- No ai auto-framing
Score profile
Scored against the webcams classWhere the GoPro HERO12 Black wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Video
Max resolution5.3
HDRYes
Image and lens
Sensor size1
Sensor resolution27 MP
Connectivity and compatibility
USB-CYes
More specs
Resolution4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGoPro HERO12 Black vs Elgato Elgato Facecam MK.2
GoPro HERO12 BlackElgato Facecam MK.2
| GoProGoPro HERO12 BlackThis page | ElgatoElgato Facecam MK.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55 /100 | 58 /100Better |
| Max resolution | 5.3 | 1080 |
| Max FPS | — | 60 |
| Connection | — | USB |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the GoPro HERO12 Black right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable webcam for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need autofocus, in which case a higher-tier webcam is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the GoPro HERO12 Black worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other webcams, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the GoPro HERO12 Black?
Its hdr stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Elgato Facecam MK.2?
The Elgato Facecam MK.2 scores 58/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
