In September, GoPro announced the Hero 11 Black Mini, a compact cube camera that is 13% smaller in volume and weight than the full-size version but offers the same video performance. That means it can record 5.3K video at 60 frames per second, 4K at 120fps, and 2.7K at 240fps.
The Mini, which costs $400 (£400, AU$650), has mounting fingers on the back and bottom, making it more adaptable for use on a helmet or in tight spaces.
Furthermore, the camera is set up for action 100% of the time. If you want a camera that can shoot both stationary and moving video, the regular Hero 11 Black is the way to go.
The Mini’s entire rear is a heat sink, and it requires motion to keep it cool enough to capture its high resolutions and frame rates.
There is a tiny display on top to see your settings, but no displays for previewing or reviewing shots. For those, you’ll need to connect to the Quik app, and you’ll probably want to use the app for the majority of setting changes as well. The Mini is a sealed unit with the exception of a small door covering the USB-C port and microSD card slot.
The built-in battery is a disadvantage, but continuous recording times range from a little more than 60 minutes at its highest resolution and frame rates (5.3K, 8:7) to nearly two hours at 1080p at 30fps.
Furthermore, because it is sealed and lacks a large display, the Mini can withstand more abuse than the regular Hero 11 Black. It is waterproof to 10 meters (33 feet) and has a detachable lens cover.
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