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GoPro’s smallest 4K camera, with built-in mounting fingers, a touch screen and waterproofing to 16 feet. It costs about $200 here, from a third-party seller.
This HERO is GoPro’s smallest 4K model. GoPro says it has 35% less volume and 44% less mass than the HERO12 Black. That is the whole idea: a camera small enough to forget on a helmet or a chest strap.
The fingers fold out of the body, so no frame is needed. They take every GoPro mount and most third-party ones. If you already own a drawer of mounts, this is the camera that uses them.
The waterproof rating is 16 feet (5 meters), far below the 59 feet of the DJI on this shelf. The screen is small at 1.76 inches. And the listing we read is a third-party offer in ecommerce packaging, rated 3.8 stars on 203 ratings.
Check the seller and the price on the day. GoPro sells the same camera in retail packaging through other listings, and the difference can be a few dollars either way.
| Video | 4K Ultra HD, per the title |
|---|---|
| Stills | 12 MP |
| Waterproofing | To 16 ft (5 m) without a housing |
| Size | 35% less volume and 44% less mass than HERO12 Black, according to GoPro |
| Screen | 1.76-inch touch screen |
| Mounting | Built-in folding fingers for GoPro mounts |
| Stabilization | HyperSmooth, per the description |
| Model number | CHDNH-B52 |
| Amazon reference | B0FCTZ1GLY |
Only to 16 feet (5 meters). That covers pool and surface use. For deeper water, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is rated to 59 feet without a case.
Yes. GoPro says the built-in mounting fingers work with its wide range of mounts, the same fork design used for years.
The camera comes in plain shipping packaging rather than a retail box. This listing is sold by TTP Retail, not by GoPro or Amazon.
At $200, it is the 4 cheapest of the 5 models in this category published here.
7.0/ 10
The camera to pick for its size and the GoPro mount system, not for its specifications. Divers and low-light shooters should look at the DJI instead.
photo equipment from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Video | Waterproofing | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoPro HERO (2024) | $200 | 4K Ultra HD, per the title | To 16 ft (5 m) without a housing | HyperSmooth, per the description |
| DJI Osmo Action 4 | $239 | 4K at up to 120 fps | To 18 m (59 ft) without a housing | Three modes: RockSteady, RockSteady+ and HorizonBalancing |
| AKASO EK7000 Pro | $85 | 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, per the first bullet | To 131 ft (40 m) in the supplied housing; the camera itself is not rated waterproof | Electronic (EIS) |
| icefox i8 20MP 5X Zoom | $51 | 4K at up to 30 fps, per the first bullet | To 98 ft (30 m) in the supplied housing | Electronic (EIS) |
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $200 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 2, 2026.
A small camera for helmets, chest mounts and family trips, owned by someone who already has GoPro mounts.
Amazon reports what buyers took in the month before this page was last checked: at least 50.
The figure is a floor, rounded by Amazon, and read through Keepa — it says what buyers picked, not what a maker claims.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for photo equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps · 20 MP stills · 2-inch touch screen · EIS · housing rated to 131 ft (40 m) · two 1350 mAh batteries
A budget 4K action camera with a 2-inch touch screen, electronic stabilization, a dive housing rated to 131 feet and two batteries in the box, sold by AKASO for about $85.
Best for: A first action camera for bikes, beaches and snorkeling, bought by someone who wants everything in one box.
≈ $85
1/1.3-inch sensor · 4K at 120 fps · 155° field of view · 10-bit and D-Log M · waterproof to 18 m (59 ft) · 1770 mAh battery · magnetic mounts
A 1/1.3-inch sensor makes the Osmo Action 4 the low-light pick of this shelf, with 4K at 120 fps, 10-bit color, waterproofing to 59 feet without a case and magnetic quick-release mounts.
Best for: Anyone who films at dawn, dusk, indoors or under water and wants footage that holds up when it is edited.
≈ $239
4K at 30 fps · 20 MP · 5× zoom · EIS · housing rated to 98 ft (30 m) · two 1350 mAh batteries · Wi-Fi remote
A budget action camera with a 5× zoom, a 98-foot dive housing, two batteries and a Wi-Fi remote, at about $51. Its companion app is not yet compatible with iOS 26, according to icefox.
Best for: A low-cost camera for cycling and pool days, used with an Android phone or an older iPhone.
≈ $51
Each amount in a write-up is what the listing showed when that page was written. The figure next to the product is pulled in as you read, and it is the one that counts.
