GoPro Hero10 Black is now out: 5.3K video, 23MP photos, improved performance for $500

After some leaked photos and specs, GoPro HERO10 Black has now officially been announced. GoPro’s latest flagship camera looks exactly like its predecessor, but it brings some significant improvements, especially in the video department.

The HERO10 is equipped with the new GP2 processor for faster performance. As we already learned from the leaked specs, video resolution is improved over the HERO9. Instead of the 5K/30fps, the newest action camera shoots 5.3K/60fps, 4K/120fps, and 2.7K/240fps. It features HyperSmooth stabilization like the previous model, and as the name suggests – it’s hyper smooth.

Not much has changed as far as the photo capabilities go. The HERO10 Black shoots 23 MP photos just like its older cousin, and it supports RAW format. You can also get 19.6 MP still images from the videos you capture. Of course, the HERO10 is an action cam, so it’s rugged and waterproof down to 33 feet (10m).

Meet #GoProHERO10 Black.

✔️ Powerful new GP2 engine
✔️ 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240 (8X slo-mo)
✔️ Rugged + waterproof
✔️ #HyperSmooth 4.0
✔️ 23MP images, RAW format, #SuperPhoto, + HDR
✔️ 19.6MP frame grabs
✔️ Uploads automatically to the cloud
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— GoPro (@GoPro) September 16, 2021

Here are the detailed specs:

Camera Features

Hero10 Key Features

Built-In Mounting with Folding Fingers

HERO10 Black Mods Compatibility

HyperSmooth 4.0 Video Stabilization

TimeWarp 3.0 Video

SuperPhoto + HDR

Night Lapse Video

Digital Lenses (SuperView, Wide, Linear + Horizon Leveling, Linear, Narrow)

Live Streaming in 1080p

Webcam Mode

Power Tools (HindSight, LiveBurst, Scheduled Capture, Duration Capture)

Voice Control

RAW in All Photo Modes

Presets + On-Screen Shortcuts

Intuitive Touch Screen

Touch Zoom

Portrait Orientation

Photo Timer

Rugged + Waterproof to 33ft (10m)

8x Slo-Mo

100Mbps Bit Rate

Face, Smile, Blink + Scene Detection

Exposure Control

GP2 Chip

Protune

Rechargeable Battery (1720mAh Lithium-Ion)

Protective Housing (HERO10 Black) Compatible

Audio Features

3.5mm Audio Mic Input with Media Mod for HERO10 Black or Pro 3.5 Mic Adapter (Sold Separately) | RAW Audio Capture (.wav Format)

Connected Features

Uploads Automatically to the Cloud with GoPro Subscription | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® | GPS Enabled

Connects to GoPro App | Auto Offload to Phone

Camera Modes + Settings

Photo

23MP

Photo SuperPhoto + Improved HDR, Continuous Photo, Wide, Linear, Narrow Lenses LiveBurst 12MP Output, Wide Lens Burst Auto, 30/10, 30/6, 30/3, 25/1, 10/3, 10/1, 5/1, 3/1 Intervals Wide, Linear, Narrow Lenses Night Auto, 2s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s Shutter Wide, Linear, Narrow Lenses Additional Scheduled Capture, Touch Zoom, Photo Timer, Protune, Standard, RAW Photo Capture (Photo, Burst, and Night Modes) Photo Settings

Video

Video 5.3K60, 4K120 + 2.7K240 Wide FOV

**16:9 Aspect Ratio** --- 5.3K Wide Lens 60, 30, 24 fps Linear Lens 60, 30, 24 fps Linear + Horizon Leveling 60, 30, 24 fps Narrow Lens 60, 30, 24 fps 4K Wide Lens 120, 60, 30, 24 fps SuperView Lens 60, 30, 24 fps Linear Lens 120, 60, 30, 24 fps Linear + Horizon Leveling 120, 60, 30, 24 fps Narrow Lens 120, 60, 30, 24 fps 2.7K Wide Lens 240, 120, 60 fps SuperView Lens 120, 60 fps Linear Lens 240, 120, 60 fps Linear + Horizon Leveling 240, 120, 60 fps Narrow Lens 240, 120, 60 fps 1080p Wide Lens 240, 120, 60, 30, 24 fps SuperView Lens 120, 60, 30, 24 fps Linear Lens 240, 120, 60, 30, 24 fps Linear + Horizon Leveling 240, 120, 60, 30, 24 fps Narrow Lens 240, 120, 60, 30, 24 fps 4:3 Aspect Ratio --- 4K Wide Lens 60, 30, 24 fps Linear Lens 60, 30, 24 fps Linear + Horizon Leveling 60, 30, 24 fps Narrow Lens 60, 30, 24 fps 2.7K Wide Lens 120, 60 fps Linear Lens 120, 60 fps Linear + Horizon Leveling 120, 60 fps Narrow Lens 120, 60 fps Looping --- 4K Wide Lens 30 fps SuperView Lens 30 fps Linear Lens 30 fps Linear + Horizon Leveling. 30 fps 1080p Wide Lens 120, 60 fps SuperView Lens 120, 60 fps Linear Lens 120, 60 fps Narrow Lens 120, 60 fps Linear + Horizon Leveling. 120, 60 fps Intervals Max, 5m, 20m, 60m, 120m Video File Format --- MP4 (H.264/AVC), MP4 (H.265/HEVC) Max Video Bit Rate --- 100Mbps (2.7K, 4K, 5.3K) Additional Video Settings --- HyperSmooth 4.0 Video Stabilization + Boost, HindSight, Scheduled Capture, Duration Capture, On-Screen Shortcuts, Touch Zoom, 8x Slo-Mo, Protune

Time Lapse

TimeWarp 3.0 Video --- 4K Wide, Linear Lenses Auto, 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 30x Speed 2.7K Wide, Linear, Narrow Lenses Auto, 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 30x Speed 1440p Wide, Linear, Narrow Lenses Auto, 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 30x Speed 1080p Wide, Linear, Narrow Lenses Auto, 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 30x Speed Time Lapse Video --- 4K Wide, Linear Lenses 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 30m, 60m Interval 2.7K Wide, Linear Lenses 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 30m, 60m Interval 1440p Wide, Linear Lenses 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 30m, 60m Interval 1080p Wide, Linear Lenses 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 30m, 60m Interval Night Lapse Video --- 4K Wide, Linear Lenses Auto, 4s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 30m, 60m Interval 2.7K Wide, Linear Lenses Auto, 4s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 30m, 60m Interval 1440p Wide, Linear Lenses Auto, 4s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 30m, 60m Interval 1080p Wide, Linear Lenses Auto, 4s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 30m, 60m Interval Time Lapse Photo --- Wide, Linear, Narrow Lenses 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 30m, 60m Interval Night Lapse Photo --- Wide, Linear, Narrow Lenses 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 30m, 60m Interval Additional Video Settings --- Scheduled Capture, Duration Capture, On-Screen Shortcuts, Touch Zoom, Protune, RAW Photo Capture (Time Lapse and Night Lapse Modes)

The HERO10 Black is available for preorders and should start shipping on 21 September. It’s priced at $499,99, but if you have the GoPro subscription, it will cost you $399,99. You have other perks with the subscription too, such as uploading everything straight to the cloud.