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    Is the Mini the action camera that the FPV community has been waiting for?
    By Ben EvansSeptember 15, 2022Updated:September 16, 20222 Comments5 Mins Read
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    GoPro Hero 11 Black & Hero 11 Black Mini: Specs, Features, and Price

    The much-anticipated GoPro Hero 11 Black and its new smaller alternative, the Hero 11 Black Mini cameras are finally here, and FPV users are eager to see what the new Mini version is capable of and whether it can replace GoPro’s now-outdated compact camera, the GoPro Session 5.

    This is a summary of the important specifications and features and whether the new cameras are worth buying and/or upgrading for FPV users.

    Contents

    • Overview
      • Specifications
      • Are the new cameras suitable for FPV usage?
      • Price and release date

    Overview

    The Hero 11 Black is the newest flagship model in GoPro’s popular action camera series. There aren’t many upgrades over its predecessor the Hero 10 Black, however, the Hero 11 Black’s new larger sensor does bring resolution improvements and some new colour-grading capabilities.

    Hero 11 Black front view
    Hero 11 Black touch screen view

    The biggest advantage that the new sensor has over the older version is its almost square aspect ratio of 8:7 which captures a more vertical field of view – allowing for social media users to export their videos in various formats, such as 9:16 for TikTok, Facebook and Instagram Reels, without losing image quality or resolution. This feature alone makes the 11 Black the best GoPro camera available yet for capturing videos for social media.

    In addition to the resolution improvement, the camera’s new sensors are also capable of improved video stabilization, and 10-bit video capture at up to 5.3k with up to 60 fps (frames per second). 10-bit video is a first for GoPro and is a feature usually found in high-end, non-action, video cameras. A higher bit-depth means a higher possible number of colour gradations, which makes it easier in post-production video editing to reduce problems like colour banding. The previous GoPro camera, the Hero 10 Black, is only capable of 8-bit video.

    Other improvements include a new HyperView mode which captures the widest 16:9 field of view on any GoPro camera yet, HyperSmooth 5.0 technology, and in-camera Horizon Lock, which keeps the horizon in place even when you rotate the camera 360º, for capturing smooth and steady footage.


    The Mini essentially has the same features as the standard model, but it is more compact and lighter due to foregoing the front-facing touch screen display and extra buttons. The Mini has a smaller, more simplistic design, with only a small OLED display on top for basic settings, and a simple record button, yet it is capable of capturing the exact same footage as its larger counterpart.

    Hero 11 Black Mini Camera

    One of the most significant differences between the standard model and the Mini is that the latter comes equipped with a non-removable 1,500mAh Enduro Li-ion battery. The standard model, however, has a removable 1,720mAh Li-ion Enduro battery which offers improved battery life over the Hero Black 10.

    The Mini also has “Dual-mounting’ fingers on the bottom and rear of the camera that enable it to be more easily attached to helmets, bikes, bodysuits, and of course, multirotor drone frames. GoPro also says the mini is wrapped in a “tough outer shell, making this one of the most durable GoPros in history”.

    Specifications

    Hero 11 Black specs

    • Imaging Sensor: 1/1.9inch (8:7 aspect ratio)
    • Video (max resolution and framerates): 5K/60p, 4K/120, 1080p/240
    • Colour Depth: 10-bit or 8-bit
    • Video (slo-mo): 4K/120
    • Photos: 27MP
    • Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 5.0 and 360º Horizon Lock
    • Footage Auto-Tagging: Yes
    • Touch Screen Display: Yes
    • Battery: GoPro Enduro included
    • Processor: GP2
    • Dimensions: 71.8 x 33.6 x 50.8mm
    • Weight: 154g

    Hero 11 Black Mini Specs

    • Imaging Sensor: 1/1.9inch (8:7 aspect ratio)
    • Video (max resolution and framerates): 5K/60p, 4K/120, 1080p/240
    • Colour Depth: 10-bit or 8-bit
    • Video (slo-mo): 4K/120
    • Photos: 27MP
    • Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 5.0 and 360º Horizon Lock
    • Footage Auto-Tagging: Yes
    • Touch Screen Display: No
    • Battery: GoPro Enduro included
    • Processor: GP2
    • Dimensions: 52.4 x 51.2 x 38mm
    • Weight: 133g

    Are the new cameras suitable for FPV usage?

    Here are the pros and cons of the new cameras from an FPV-usage perspective based on the specs and information we have right now. Some factors, like durability, will be more clear in future as pilots test the cameras for capturing FPV footage.

    Hero 11 Black Pros and Cons:

    Pros:

    • + New sensor is great for capturing social media footage (vertical videos).
    • + 10-bit mode is a big step-up for colour-grading.
    • + Improved user interface.
    • + Removable, and superior Enduro battery now standard.

    Cons:

    • – Audio options are still limited.
    • – Probably still not too durable for drone usage.
    • – There are cheaper budget alternatives that offer good value.

    Hero 11 Black Mini Pros and Cons:

    Pros:

    • + A Lighter and more compact version of the standard model (finally).
    • + Same video capturing capabilities as the standard model.
    • + Dual mounting fingers for east attachment (once attachments are available).
    • + More durable than the standard model according to GoPro (remains to be seen). No screen is a plus in this case.

    Cons:

    • – Battery is not removable.
    • – Still heavier than the Session 5 (74 grams) and other, cheaper, action cameras.
    • – There are cheaper budget alternatives that offer good value.

    Price and release date

    The GoPro Hero 11 Black is available to buy now for $399.98 / £399.98 / AU$649.95 if you purchase it with a GoPro Subscription. Without a subscription, it will cost $499.99 / £499.99 / AU$799.95.

    The Mini will be available from October 25 and will retail for $299.98 / £299.98 / AU$499.95 with a GoPro subscription, and $399.98 / £399.99 / AU$649.95 without a subscription.


    What are your opinions on the new GoPro cameras? Worth the upgrade, or are there better alternatives? Leave a comment in the post thread…


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