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GoPro HERO13 Black vs Opal Tadpole

GoPro HERO13 Black ($399) vs Opal Tadpole ($175) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right action camera.

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GoPro
HERO13 Black
$399
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Opal
Tadpole
$175
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Spec-by-spec
SpecGoPro HERO13 BlackOpal Tadpole
Price$399$175
Weight154g45g
Resolution5.3K601080p60
StabilizationHyperSmooth 6.0—
Water33ft—
Weight154g45g
Sensor—Sony IMX248
Connection—USB-C
Pros & Cons

GoPro HERO13 Black

  • Best action cam
  • HyperSmooth
  • Waterproof built-in
  • Expensive ecosystem
  • Battery drain

Opal Tadpole

  • Stunning image
  • Portable
  • Plug and play
  • Expensive
  • No 4K
Opal Tadpole is the better value at $175. Both are part of our curated action camera index — tap through to check current pricing.
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