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GoPro HERO13 Black vs Ricoh GR IV
GoPro HERO13 Black ($399) vs Ricoh GR IV ($1,599) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right action camera.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | GoPro HERO13 Black | Ricoh GR IV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $1,599 |
| Weight | 154g | 262g |
| Resolution | 5.3K60 | — |
| Stabilization | HyperSmooth 6.0 | — |
| Water | 33ft | — |
| Weight | 154g | 262g (Ricoh spec table, includes battery and SD card) |
| Sensor | — | APS-C |
| Lens | — | 28mm equivalent, fixed |
| Form Factor | — | Jacket-pocket compact |
| Lineage | — | GR street-photography series |
| Released | — | Fall 2025 |
Pros & Cons
GoPro HERO13 Black
- Best action cam
- HyperSmooth
- Waterproof built-in
- Expensive ecosystem
- Battery drain
Ricoh GR IV
- APS-C sensor in a pocketable body
- 28mm equivalent lens suits street and travel
- Decades of GR street-photography lineage
- 262g with battery and card
- Fixed focal length, no zoom
- Pricey for a compact at $1,599
- Price rose from $1,499 in July 2026
- Not a video or action camera
GoPro HERO13 Black is the better value at $399. Both are part of our curated action camera index — tap through to check current pricing.