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Comparisons: GoPro HERO11 Black and GoPro HERO11 Black Mini

A look at the GoPro HERO11 Black and GoPro HERO11 Black Mini, both 2022 models, comparing their shooting performance, body specs, and more.

Key Factors

  1. Video specs are nearly identical

    Differences are mainly in 10-bit color support and still image capability

  2. Body size differs but weight is similar

    The Mini is smaller, but there’s not much difference in weight

Video Recording Specs: Virtually Identical

The HERO11 Black and HERO11 Black Mini, both released in 2022, share nearly identical video resolution and frame rate capabilities. As a compact version of the flagship HERO11 Black, the Mini is compelling as it offers high performance in a smaller form factor.

However, there are two key differences:

  1. 10-bit color support
  2. Still photo capabilities

Notably, the HERO11 Black’s ability to capture still photos makes it more versatile as it can double as a compact camera. For those who need advanced color grading, the HERO11 Black with 10-bit color is ideal, even if it means sacrificing compactness.

Size Difference, Similar Weight

While “Mini” suggests a much smaller size, the HERO11 Black Mini is only about 2 cm narrower, so it’s not as compact as one might think. For a truly small form factor, the HERO5 Session is more compact, though comparing the HERO11 Black Mini and HERO5 Session highlights significant advances in recording quality due to generational differences.

In terms of weight, the Mini is only 21g lighter than the HERO11 Black, making the flagship model the better option unless compactness and weight are top priorities. Still, for compact shooting with superior performance, the HERO11 Black Mini remains an excellent choice.

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Compare by shooting performance

FeaturesHERO11 Black thumbnail
GoPro HERO11 Black
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GoPro HERO11 Black Mini
5.6K--
5.3K60 fps 60 fps
5.2K--
5K--
4K120 fps 120 fps
3K--
2.7K240 fps 240 fps
1080p240 fps 240 fps
Still Image Resolution27.13 MP MP

Compare by specifications

FeatureHERO11 Black thumbnail
GoPro HERO11 Black
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GoPro HERO11 Black Mini
Release date2022/09/17 2022/09/17
ChipsetGP2 GP2
Image Sensor Size1/1.9” 1/1.9”
Aperturef/2.5 f/2.5
StabilizationHyperSmooth 5.0 HyperSmooth 5.0
10 Bit Colorx
Loop Recording
Live Streaming
Waterproof10 m10 m
Max Storage Size512 GB512 GB
Body Size71.8 * 50.8 * 33.6 mm52.4 * 51.2 * 38 mm
Weight154 g133 g

Comparison of HERO11 Black with Other Models

Comparison of HERO11 Black Mini with Other Models