So, how much does a GoPro weigh? In this guide, we’ll compare the weight and size of the 16 most recent GoPro models. We cover every model from the current Hero12 and Max back to the Hero4 (released back in 2014).
GoPro Weight Comparison Chart
Compare the weight and size of every GoPro model since 2014. Now you can decide which model is the right one for your adventure.
The weight and dimensions are based on the bare camera – without the protective housing.
Every model below is waterproof without additional housing (with the exception of Hero4 Black and Silver). The listed weights also include the weight of a battery and microSD card installed.
I’ve included the recently released Hero10 Black Bones – the stripped-down version for FPV drones. They’ve removed all extra features and reduced the weight by two-thirds.
The dimensions below are width x height x depth (W x H x D).
| Model | Weight (Oz) | Weight (G) | Size (in) | Size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero12 Black | 5.5 oz | 155 g | 2.8 x 2 x 1.3″ | 71.8 x 50.8 x 33.6 |
| Hero11 Black | 5.5 oz | 155 g | 2.8 x 2 x 1.3″ | 71.8 x 50.8 x 33.6 |
| Hero11 Black Mini | 4.7 oz | 133 g | 2 x 2 x 1.5″ | 52.4 x 51.2 x 38 |
| Hero10 Black Bones | 1.9 oz | 54 g | 2.7 x 2 x 1.1 | 68 x 50 x 29 |
| Hero10 Black | 5.4 oz | 154 g | 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.3 | 71 x 55 x 33.6 |
| Hero9 Black | 5.2 oz | 147 g | 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.3 | 71 x 55 x 33.6 |
| Max 360 | 5.4 oz | 154 g | 2.5 x 2.7 x 1 | 64 x 69 x 25 |
| Hero8 Black | 4.4 oz | 126 g | 2.6 x 1.9 x 1.1 | 66 x 48 x 28 |
| Fusion 360 | 7.8 oz | 220 g | 2.9 x 3 x 1.6 | 74 x 75 x 40 |
| Hero7 Black | 4.1 oz | 116 g | 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.4 | 62 x 45 x 33 |
| Hero7 Silver | 3.32 oz | 94.4 g | 2.4 x 1.8 x 1.1 | 62 x 45 x 28 |
| Hero7 White | 3.26 oz | 92.4 g | 2.4 x 1.8 x 1.1 | 62 x 45 x 28 |
| Hero (2018) | 4.13 oz | 117 g | 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.4 | 65 x 45 x 35 |
| Hero6 Black | 4.1 oz | 116 g | 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.4 | 62 x 45 x 33 |
| Hero5 Black | 4.16 oz | 118 g | 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.4 | 62 x 45 x 33 |
| Hero5 Session | 2.6 oz | 74 g | 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.4 | 38 x 38 x 36 |
| Hero4 Black | 3.1 oz | 88 g | 2.3 x 1.6 x 1.2 | 59 x 41 x 30 |
| Hero4 Silver | 2.9 oz | 83 g | 2.3 x 1.6 x 1.2 | 59 x 41 x 30 |
| Hero Session | 2.6 oz | 74 g | 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 | 38 x 38 x 38 |
16 GoPro Models: Weight and Size Breakdown
Interested in a specific model? Here are the specific sizes and weights of every GoPro model.
GoPro Hero12 Black
- Weight: 5.5 oz / 155 g
- Size: 2.8 x 2 x 1.3″ (71.8 x 50.8 x 33.6 mm)
- Notes: This camera doesn’t come with protective housing.
GoPro lists this as 154 grams (121 grams without the battery), my measurements come in at 155 grams.
GoPro Hero11 Black
- Weight: 5.5 oz / 155 g
- Size: 2.8 x 2 x 1.3″ (71.8 x 50.8 x 33.6 mm)
- Notes: This camera doesn’t come with protective housing.
GoPro Hero11 Black Mini
- Weight: 4.7 oz / 133 g
- Size: 2 x 2 x 1.5″ (52.4 x 51.2 x 38 mm)
- Notes: This camera doesn’t come with protective housing.
GoPro Hero10 Black Bones (FPV Drone Camera)
- Weight: 1.9 oz / 54 g (60 grams with lens cover)
- Size: 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.3″ (68 x 50 x 29 mm)
- Notes: This camera doesn’t come with protective housing. It ships with a protective lens cover. Weight noted above.
GoPro Hero10 Black
- Weight: 5.4 oz / 154 g
- Size: 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.3″ (71 x 55 x 33.6 mm)
- Notes: This camera doesn’t come with protective housing.
GoPro Hero9 Black
- Weight: 5.2 oz / 147 g
- Size: 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.3″ (71 x 55 x 33.6 mm)
- Notes: This camera doesn’t come with a protective housing.
GoPro Max 360
Weight: 5.2 oz / 154 g- Size: 2.5 x 2.7 x 1″ (64 x 69 x 25 mm)
- Notes: This camera doesn’t come with a protective housing.
Hero8 Black
- Weight: 4.4 oz / 126 g
- Size: 2.6 x 1.9 x 1.1″ (66 x 48 x 28 mm)
- Notes: This camera is waterproof without protective housing.
- Protective Housing adds 2.56 oz / 73 g in weight. External dimensions of protective housing is 3.1 x 3.1 x 1.6″ (79 x 79 x 41 mm)
- Combined weight (Hero8 with protective housing): 6.96 oz / 197 g
Fusion 360
- Weight: 7.8 oz / 220 g
- Size: 2.9 x 3 x 1.6″ (74 x 75 x 40 mm)
- Notes: This camera doesn’t come with a protective housing.
Hero7 Black
- Weight: 4.1 oz / 116 g
- Size: 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.4″ (62 x 45 x 33 mm)
- Notes: This camera is waterproof without protective housing.
- Protective Housing adds 3.36 oz / 95 g in weight. External dimensions of protective housing is 3.2 x 3.3 x 2.2″ (81 x 84 x 56 mm)
- Combined weight (Hero7 with housing): 7.46 oz / 211 g
Hero7 Silver
- Weight: 3.32 oz / 94.4 g
- Size: 2.4 x 1.8 x 1.1″ (62 x 45 x 28 mm)
- Notes: This camera is waterproof without protective housing.
- Protective Housing adds 3.36 oz / 95 g in weight. External dimensions of protective housing is 3.2 x 3.3 x 2.2″ (81 x 84 x 56 mm)
- Combined weight (Hero7 with housing): 6.68 oz / 189.4 g
Hero7 White
- Weight: 3.26 oz / 92.4 g
- Size: 2.4 x 1.8 x 1.1″ (62 x 45 x 28 mm)
- Notes: This camera is waterproof without protective housing.
- Protective Housing adds 3.36 oz / 95 g in weight. External dimensions of protective housing is 3.2 x 3.3 x 2.2″ (81 x 84 x 56 mm)
- Combined weight (Hero7 with housing): 6.62 oz / 187.4 g
Hero (2018)
- Weight: 4.13 oz / 117 g
- Size: 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.4″ (65 x 45 x 35 mm)
- Notes: This camera is waterproof without protective housing.
- Protective Housing adds 2.08 oz / 59 g in weight. External dimensions of protective housing is 3.9 x 3.8 x 2.5″ (99 x 97 x 64 mm)
- Combined weight (Hero 2018 with housing): 6.21 oz / 176 g
Hero6 Black
- Weight: 4.1 oz / 116 g
- Size: 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.4″ (62 x 45 x 33 mm)
- Notes: This camera is waterproof without protective housing.
- Protective Housing adds 3.36 oz / 95 g in weight. External dimensions of protective housing is 3.2 x 3.3 x 2.2″ (81 x 84 x 56 mm)
- Combined weight (Hero6 with housing): 7.46 oz / 211 g
Hero5 Black
- Weight: 4.16 oz / 118 g
- Size: 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.4″ (62 x 45 x 33 mm)
- Notes: This camera is waterproof without protective housing.
- Protective Housing adds 3.36 oz / 95 g in weight. External dimensions of protective housing is 3.2 x 3.3 x 2.2″ (81 x 84 x 56 mm)
- Combined weight (Hero5 with housing): 7.52 oz / 213 g
Hero5 Session
- Weight: 2.6 oz / 74 g
- Size: 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.4″ (38 x 38 x 36 mm)
- Notes: This camera is waterproof without protective housing.
- Protective Housing adds 2.08 oz / 59 g in weight. External dimensions aren’t listed.
- Combined weight (Hero5 Session with housing): 4.68 oz / 132 g
Hero4 Black
- Weight: 3.1 oz / 88 g
- Size: 2.3 x 1.6 x 1.2″ (59 x 41 x 30 mm)
- Notes: This camera isn’t waterproof without protective housing. The
- Protective Housing adds 1.6 oz / 45 g in weight. External dimensions aren’t listed.
- Combined weight (Hero4 with housing): 4.7 oz / 133 g
Hero4 Silver
- Weight: 2.9 oz / 83 g
- Size: 2.3 x 1.6 x 1.2″ (59 x 41 x 30 mm)
- Notes: This camera isn’t waterproof without protective housing. The
- Protective Housing adds 1.6 oz / 45 g in weight. External dimensions aren’t listed.
- Combined weight (Hero4 with housing): 4.5 oz / 128 g
Hero4 Session
- Weight: 2.6 oz / 74 g
- Size: 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.5″ (38 x 38 x 38 mm)
- Notes: I was unable to find a vendor or tech specs for waterproof housing for the Hero4 Session.
Learn more differences in each GoPro model in our complete GoPro Comparison Chart.
Why Does GoPro Weight Matter?
There are a few reasons to be concerned about the weight of your GoPro.
If you are trying to decide between a GoPro or an alternative weight is a worthy consideration. And even if choosing between the different models – a weight difference can matter – depending on the application.
Some cameras can be more than double the weight of other GoPros. This matters if you are mounting it on your helmet or backpack. Or at the end of a long selfie stick.
Is lighter always better? It depends. Sometimes a heavier camera will mean that you have a larger, longer-lasting battery. But generally speaking, I prefer a lighter unit.
GoPro cameras have a small image sensor size helping keep them small and lightweight.
Your Turn
What adventures do you have planned with your GoPro? How are you planning on mounting and shooting your adventure? I would love to hear!
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Hey, I’m Bryan! I’m a content creator and co-founder of Storyteller Tech.
Experienced GoPro Videographer: I’ve been shooting with GoPro cameras for over 11 years. My first GoPro was the Hero3 Silver, bought for a Galapagos work trip in 2012. Today I own 20+ action cameras, including GoPro, DJI, and Insta360 cameras.
Professional Creator: Dena and I have developed video and content marketing plans for numerous international travel brands. And we also run several content businesses.
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