GoPro Hero 6 officially launched: 4K 60fps video, advanced stabilization and improved image quality

GoPro Hero 6 is officially here. The company has launched the new action camera, which looks a lot like its predecessor, GoPro Hero 5. However, it’s the inside that changed, and the new model brings some improvements. The processor is new, and the features like frame rates, image stabilization and image quality are improved in comparison to the Hero 5.

The biggest novelty is the optimized GP1 processor. Thanks to it, just like the rumors suggested, GoPro Hero 6 shoots 4K at 60fps. The 2.7k video is available at 120fps, and at 1080p you can shoot 240fps, which all doubles the frame rates of the Hero 5.

Digital image stabilization has also been improved when compared to the Hero 5. Although, there’s still no optical stabilization. When it comes to the still photos, the new model performs like its predecessor and it’s able to shoot 12MP images at 30fps in burst timelapse mode.

Of course, the camera is rugged and waterproof (up to 33′). It has a rear touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring and control.

Here are the full specs of GoPro Hero 6:

Camera
Sensor	1 x  CMOS
Pixel Gross	12 MP
Effective Pixels	Not specified by manufacturer

Optics
Fixed Focus	Yes

Recording
Recording Media	microSD/HC/XC
Video Format	3840 x 2880 at 24, 25, 30 fps (60, 78 Mbps MP4) 3840 x 2160p at 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps (60, 78 Mbps MP4) 2704 x 2028p at 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps (MP4) 2704 x 1520p at 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 120 fps (MP4) 1920 x 1440p at 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps (MP4) 1920 x 1080p at 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 120, 240 fps 1280 x 720 at 50, 60 fps (MP4)
Aspect Ratio	16:9 4:3
Still Image Resolution	RAW: 12 Megapixel JPEG: 12 Megapixel
Channels	2.0-Channel Stereo
Audio Format	AAC WAV

Display
Display Type	LCD
Touchscreen	Yes
Screen Size	2″
Status Display	Yes

Exposure Control
Burst Photo	30 Photos / 1 Second

Features
Image Stabilization	Digital
Waterproof Depth Rating	33.0′ / 10.0 m (Camera)
White Balance Modes	Not specified by manufacturer
Built-In Mic	Yes
Built-In Speaker	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes

Input/Output Connectors
Outputs	1 x Micro-HDMI (Type-D)
Microphone Input	Yes
Headphone Jack	No

 

General
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 1220 mAh
Charging Method	AC Adapter USB
Dimensions (W x H x D)	2.6 x 1.8 x 1.4″ / 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm
Weight	Not specified by manufacturer

GoPro Hero 6 is already available, and you can order it here at the price of $500.