{"id":19983,"date":"2024-05-23T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sd-memory-cards.net\/?p=19983"},"modified":"2025-01-24T10:21:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T10:21:46","slug":"gopro-hero-12-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sd-memory-cards.net\/fr\/gopro-hero-12-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"GoPro HERO 12 Resolution: How to Optimize Video Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"

You’ve probably heard that the GoPro Hero 12<\/strong> offers resolutions up to 5.3K<\/strong>, but do you know what this means and how it affects your footage? Understanding how resolution works is crucial for choosing the right settings for your next GoPro shoot.<\/p>\n

In this article, you’ll learn about the resolutions available on the GoPro Hero 12<\/strong>, and I’ll guide you on how to pick the right resolution setting for your next shoot!<\/p>\n

GoPro HERO 12 Black Resolutions<\/h2>\n
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This is the table that represents what resolutions The GoPro Hero 12 Black<\/a> has.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
R\u00e9solution vid\u00e9o\t<\/th>Frame Rate (fps)
\nNTSC \/PAL<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
5,3K (8:7)<\/td>30\/25\/24 FPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5,3K (16:9)<\/td>60\/50\/30\/25\/24 FPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4K (8:7)<\/td>60\/50\/30\/25\/24 FPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4K (9:16)<\/td>60\/50\/30\/25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4K (16:9)<\/td>120\/100\/60\/50\/30\/25\/24 FPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2,7K (4:3)<\/td>120\/100\/60\/50 FPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2,7K (16:9)<\/td>240\/200 FPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1080 (9:16)<\/td>60\/50\/30\/25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1080P (16:9)<\/td>240\/200\/120\/100\/60\/50\/30\/25\/24 FPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Which Resolution To Choose?<\/h2>\n
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I’ve created the table below to help you understand how your choice of resolution might depend on the activity you’re planning to film with your GoPro. This is because GoPro’s resolution settings are linked to frame rate<\/a> and field of view (FOV).<\/p>\n

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Let’s get a bit technical here, but don’t worry\u2014it’s simpler than it sounds! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

For instance, if you’re about to film a fast-paced action scene, like surfing, you’ll likely need a frame rate of 120fps or 240fps. However, these higher frame rates aren\u2019t supported at 4K resolution<\/strong>, so you’ll need to set your GoPro to 1080p\/240fps instead.<\/p>\n

This table is designed to logically guide you in choosing the right resolution for each shoot, based on the activity you’re capturing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Activity<\/th>R\u00e9solution<\/th>Frame Rate (FPS)<\/th>Champ de vision (FOV)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Travel<\/td>1080p
\n4k<\/td>		60fps<\/td>Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cycling<\/td>1080p
\n2.7k<\/td>		60fps<\/td>Wide
\nSuperview<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hiking<\/td>1080p
\n4k<\/td>		30fps<\/td>Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drone<\/td>1080p
\n4k<\/td>		60fps<\/td>Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motorcycle<\/td>1080p
\n2.7k<\/td>		120fps<\/td>Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sport<\/td>1080p
\n4k<\/td>		60fps
\n120fps<\/td>		Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ski<\/td>1080p
\n2.7k<\/td>		120fps
\n240fps<\/td>		Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surf<\/td>1080p
\n2.7k<\/td>		120fps
\n240fps<\/td>		Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Underwater<\/td>1080p
\n4k<\/td>		30fps
\n60fps<\/td>		Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunset<\/td>1080p
\n4k<\/td>		30fps<\/td>Linear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VLOG<\/td>1080p
\n2.7k<\/td>		30fps<\/td>Linear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automobile<\/td>1080p
\n2.7k<\/td>		60fps<\/td>Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Is Higher Resolution Always Better?<\/h2>\n
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No!<\/strong> Although GoPro Hero 12 supports shooting in high 5.3K resolutions, it’s not always necessary to film at these settings.<\/p>\n

For starters, you likely don’t need such high resolution for 80% of your shooting scenarios. High-resolution video like 4K or 5K takes up a significant amount of memory space and will also drain your GoPro battery<\/a> much faster.<\/p>\n

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Unless you need to zoom in digitally<\/strong> or plan to display your video on large screens or projectors, Full HD 1080p is usually sufficient. While 4K\/5K resolutions offer more detail due to their higher pixel count, using them isn’t always the most practical choice.<\/p>\n

Consider shooting in 5K only if:<\/p>\n