Akaso EK7000 Pro vs GoPro Hero 12 Black

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Overview of the Akaso EK7000 Pro

Akaso EK7000 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso's 2022 ultra low budget action camera
The EK7000 Pro is one of the cheapest action cameras you can buy. It is just as capable as the newer Akaso Brave 4 Pro but without a front facing screen, so if you don't need one and are looking for an extra cheap action camera, this is the one for you.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Not waterproof without case

Overview of the GoPro Hero 12 Black

GoPro Hero 12 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 12 Black
GoPro's 2023 camera: 5.3K video, HDR video, great stabilization
The Hero 12 is GoPro's 2023 flagship action camera. It is an incremental improvement over the Hero 11 and introduces HDR video but does not feature GPS like models before and after it. HDR video can really improve results when filming with big lighting changes and will avoid your footage being overexposed.
  • Pros
  • Performance similar to newer model
  • HDR video introduction
  • Cons
  • No integrated GPS

Comparison of the EK7000 Pro vs the Hero 12

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Video performance

Only the Hero 12 offers HDR video. Only the Hero 12 features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
GoPro Hero 12 Black
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
5.3K 30fps
No slow motion video
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
EIS
Stabilization
HyperSmooth 6.0
Why it matters: A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.

Battery life

The Hero 12 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
GoPro Hero 12 Black
1350mAh
Battery capacity
1720mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
140min for 4K30fps
Battery life
150min at 1080p
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the EK7000 Pro and the Hero 12 support SD cards.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
GoPro Hero 12 Black
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
Feature missing
Maximun storage supported
1TB
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Weight and size

The EK7000 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. The EK7000 Pro is a lot lighter than the Hero 12.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
GoPro Hero 12 Black
1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in / 40mm x 60mm x 33mm
Dimensions
2.83in x 2in x 1.32in / 71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm
2.12oz / 60g
Weight
5.43oz / 154g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Waterproofing and usage conditions

The Hero 12 is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
GoPro Hero 12 Black
Feature missing
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
131ft / 40m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
Feature missing
Min operating temperature
14°F / -10°C
Feature missing
Max operating temperature
95°F / 35°C
Why it matters: Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.

Camera and sensor technology

The Hero 12 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the EK7000 Pro features a much wider field of view than the Hero 12.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
GoPro Hero 12 Black
20MP
Pixels
27.6MP
170°
Field of view
148°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
120Mbps
Why it matters: A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.

Camera settings

Akaso EK7000 Pro
GoPro Hero 12 Black
Feature missing
ISO range
100-6400
Feature missing
Exposure Compensation
+/-2
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

Akaso EK7000 Pro versus GoPro Hero 12 Black specifications

NameAkaso EK7000 ProGoPro Hero 12 Black
Year of release20222023
Width1.57in / 40mm2.83in / 71.8mm
Height2.36in / 60mm2in / 50.8mm
Depth1.3in / 33mm1.32in / 33.6mm
Weight2.12oz / 60g5.43oz / 154g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1350mAh1720mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life140min for 4K30fps150min at 1080p
Charging time-3h (5W)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in2.27in
Front screen size-1.4in
Field of view170°148°
SensorCMOS1/1.9" CMOS
Pixels20MP27.6MP
ApertureF2.0F2.5
Focal length-12-39mm
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-2
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video-60fps
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video-120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4x
Maximum slow motion-8x at 1080p
HDR video-5.3K 30fps
StabilizationEISHyperSmooth 6.0
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming-1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60
Webcam mode-1080p30
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-3
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-wav
Audio inputAkaso external micMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integrated-No
Voice commands-Yes
Remote controlIncluded-