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GoPro Hero10 Black Review

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  • GoPro Hero10 Black

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    Main Features

    • 23MP - 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 6400
    • 16mm f2.80 Prime Lens
    • Digital only Image Stabilization
    • 2.27" Fixed Type Screen
    • fps continuous shooting
    • Built-in Wireless
    • Built-in GPS
    • 158g. 71 x 55 x 34 mm
    • Weather-sealed Body
    • Replaced GoPro Hero9 Black
    • Replaced by GoPro Hero11 Black
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    GoPro Hero10 Black Overview

    First introduced in September 2021 , GoPro Hero10 Black is a 23.0MP Action Camera camera with a 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body and 16mm F2.8 lens. GoPro replaced the older GoPro Hero9 Black with this model and later Hero10 Black was replaced with GoPro Hero11 Black. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
    Compare GoPro Hero10 Black vs GoPro Hero9 Black
    Compare GoPro Hero10 Black vs GoPro Hero11 Black

    GoPro Hero10 Black Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Recommended Accessories
    12. Alternatives
    13. Popular Comparisons
    14. Frequently Asked Questions
    15. Detailed Specifications

    GoPro Hero10 Black is a member of GoPro's Hero series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    GoPro Hero Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    GoPro Hero12 Black
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    September 2023 27.0MP - 1/1.9 72 x 51 x 34mm 154g
    GoPro Hero11 Black
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    September 2022 27.0MP - 1/1.9 71 x 55 x 34mm 127g
    GoPro Hero11 Black Mini
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    September 2022 24.7MP - 1/1.9 53 x 52 x 38mm 133g
    GoPro Hero10 Black
    September 2021 23.0MP - 1/2.3 71 x 55 x 34mm 158g
    GoPro Hero9 Black
    Compare
    September 2020 23.0MP - 1/2.3 71 x 55 x 34mm 158g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    GoPro Hero12 Black vs Hero11 Black vs Hero11 Black Mini vs Hero10 Black vs Hero9 Black


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    GoPro Hero10 Black PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our GoPro Hero10 Black review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Water Proof down to 10m
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    Image Stabilization
    5.3K Video
    Touch Screen
    RAW Shooting
    23.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    158g Light Body
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    16mm Wide Angle Lens
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Tele
    240fps High Speed Video
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Remote control with a smartphone
    High Video bit rate of 100mbps
    Digital video stabilization
    USB Charging
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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.27")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 0kdots )
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure

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    GoPro Hero10 Black Physical Specs
    GoPro Hero10 Black weighs 158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz) and has external dimensions of 71 x 55 x 34 mm (2.8 x 2.17 x 1.34″). Considering that the average weight of Action Camera type cameras is 123g, GoPro Hero10 Black is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 34mm, it has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of GoPro Hero10 Black with the dimensions:

    GoPro Hero10 Black Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of GoPro Hero10 Black Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of GoPro Hero10 Black, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    GoPro Hero10 Black Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the GoPro Hero10 Black Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare GoPro Hero10 Black size with the camera that it replaced: GoPro Hero9 Black (Check Hero10 Black vs ). As depicted on the comparison image, and have the exact same height, width and thickness.


    GoPro Hero10 Black vs GoPro Hero9 Black Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of GoPro Hero10 Black and GoPro Hero9 Black Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of GoPro Hero10 Black with its main competitors:

    GoPro Hero10 Black Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs Hero10 Black Thickness vs Hero10 Black
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero12 Black
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    154g 4g lighter 34mm equal thickness
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero11 Black
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    127g 31g lighter 34mm equal thickness
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero8 Black
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    126g 32g lighter 28mm 6mm thinner
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero11 Black Mini
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    133g 25g lighter 38mm 4mm thicker
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero9 Black
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    158g equal weight 34mm equal thickness
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera Olympus TG-6
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    253g 95g heavier 32mm 2mm thinner
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera DJI Osmo Action 3
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    145g 13g lighter 32mm 2mm thinner
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero5 Black
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    118g 40g lighter 33mm 1mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    GoPro Hero10 Black has environmental sealings (waterproof).

    GoPro Hero10 Black Lens

    GoPro Hero10 Black features a 16mm F2.8 Prime lens. This prime lens makes Hero10 Black a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens.

    Wide Coverage

    Action Camera Cameras

    Hero10 Black
    Widest - GoPro Hero11 Black
    Average
    Telezoom

    Action Camera Cameras

    Hero10 Black
    Longest - DJI Osmo Pocket
    Average

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Action Camera Cameras

    Hero10 Black
    Fastest - DJI Pocket 2
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Action Camera Cameras

    Hero10 Black
    Fastest - DJI Pocket 2
    Average

    Hero10 Black is equipped with Digital only image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

    GoPro Hero10 Black Sensor and Photography Features

    GoPro Hero10 Black has a 23.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features GP2 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5568 x 4192 pixels. Hero10 Black has a native ISO range of 100 - 6400 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    GoPro Hero10 Black is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Canon SX740 HS with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of GoPro Hero10 Black vs Canon SX740 HS or take a look at Highest resolution Action Camera cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the GoPro Hero10 Black's 1/2.3 sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    GoPro Hero10 Black Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of GoPro Hero10 Black Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    GoPro Hero10 Black LCD

    GoPro Hero10 Black has a Fixed Type 2.27-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 0k dots. At only 2.27", the screen is on the smaller side and 0kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    GoPro Hero10 Black back view and LCD

    For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, GoPro Hero10 Black will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of Hero10 Black's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.


    Hero10 Black doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Action Camera camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider (Compare) or (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Action Camera cameras with viewfinder..

    GoPro Hero10 Black Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    GoPro Hero10 Black features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( Wi-Fi + Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. GoPro Hero10 Black's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our Hero10 Black. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    GoPro Hero10 Black has a USB-C port to connect your camera to other devices.

    GoPro Hero10 Black Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero12 Black
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    5312 x 2988 shots Yes Yes No
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero11 Black
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    5312 x 2988 shots Yes Yes No
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero8 Black
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    3840 x 2160 shots Yes Yes No
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero11 Black Mini
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    5312 x 2988 shots Yes Yes No
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero9 Black
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    5120 x 2880 shots Yes Yes No
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera Olympus TG-6
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera DJI Osmo Action 3
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    4096 x 3072 shots Yes Yes No
    GoPro Hero10 Black Camera GoPro Hero5 Black
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    3840 x 2160 shots Yes No No

    GoPro Hero10 Black Video Features

    With GoPro Hero10 Black, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 5120 x 2880 at 60p,30p, 25p, 24p fps with bit rates up to 100 mbps and save in H.264 and H.265 formats. This means that GoPro Hero10 Black provides an impressive 6K video, only second to 8K cameras in high resolution. Although it is not a very widely used format, it gives the user enough extra room over 4K to do cropping or high quality sampling in post-process.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart


    High-Speed Video

    Hero10 Black features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 240fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 240fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 10x slower and longer than normal.


    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    GoPro Hero10 Black has a built-in Yes microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, GoPro Hero10 Black doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Action Camera camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Action Camera Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Action Camera Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera


    Electronic Video Stabilization

    GoPro Hero10 Black also features an Digital Video Stabilization mode where videos are stabilized in-camera while you are shooting. Keep in mind that this effect may crop your videos a little bit and doesn't help stabilizing still images. This kind of video stabilization effect can be replicated by using some of the advanced video editing softwares in your PC.

    GoPro Hero10 Black Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    GoPro Hero10 Black can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

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    What type of Photography is GoPro Hero10 Black Good for?
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    GoPro Hero10 Black Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how GoPro Hero10 Black compares with other Action Camera cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of GoPro Hero10 Black alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of GoPro Hero10 Black

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the GoPro Hero10 Black amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    GoPro Hero8 Black
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    GoPro Hero9 Black
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    Olympus TG-6
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    DJI Osmo Action 3
    DJI Osmo Action 3
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    GoPro Hero5 Black
    GoPro Hero5 Black
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    GoPro Hero10 Black Alternatives in Cameras

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    Frequently Asked Questions about GoPro Hero10 Black
    Does the GoPro Hero10 Black have Image Stabilization?
    Does the GoPro Hero10 Black have RAW support?
    Does the GoPro Hero10 Black have Weather Sealing?
    Does the GoPro Hero10 Black have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of GoPro Hero10 Black?
    What is the Sensor Size of GoPro Hero10 Black?
    is the GoPro Hero10 Black a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the GoPro Hero10 Black have Touch Screen?
    Does the GoPro Hero10 Black have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of GoPro Hero10 Black?
    What is the Weight of GoPro Hero10 Black?
    What are the Dimensions of GoPro Hero10 Black?
    GoPro Hero10 Black Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand GoPro
    Model GoPro Hero10 Black
    Predecessor Model GoPro Hero9 Black
    Successor Model GoPro Hero11 Black
    Announced 2021-09-16
    Body Type Action Camera
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 16mm (1x)
    Max Aperture F2.8
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 2.27"
    Screen Resolution 0k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 1/25s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Max Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Flash Modes no built-in flash
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 23 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 5568 x 4192
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 5120 x 2880 at 24/25/30/60 fps (100 Mb/s MP4 via H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC)
    Max Video Resolution 5120 x 2880
    Video Formats H.264, H.265
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB-C
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 158g
    Physical Dimensions 71 x 55 x 34mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer n/a
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Yes
    Storage Type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
    Storage Slots 1
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