GoPro Hero12 Manual page 58

Tech Specs: Video
VIDEO RESOLUTION (RES)
Video resolution refers to the level of detail in each frame of video. The
higher the resolution, the better the image quality. A 5.3K video features
91% more resolution than 4K video and 665% more than 1080p.
Video Resolution Description
Ultra high-resolution video that captures
breathtaking ultra HD video in the wide 16:9
5.3K
aspect ratio. Can be used to grab 15.8MP stills
from your video.
Ultra high-resolution video that captures the
tallest and widest field of view ever on a HERO
camera. This gives you the flexibility to create
widescreen (16:9) and vertical (9:16) punchouts
5.3K 8:7
of your footage without losing any image
quality. You can also zoom in on shots while
keeping the rich textures and sharpness of your
footage and grab 24.7MP stills from your video.
Ultra HD video with 16:9 aspect ratio. Great for
4K tripod and fixed-position shots. Can be used to
grab 8MP stills from your video.
Ultra HD video in the extra tall and wide 8:7
aspect ratio. Great for capturing immersive POV
footage that lets you change digital lenses,
4K 8:7
crop your shot, and adjust aspect ratios after
recording. Can be used to grab 12.9MP stills
from your video.
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Tech Specs: Video
Video Resolution Description
Ultra HD video with an extra-tall 9:16 aspect
ratio that's idea for playback on your phone or
4K 9:16
posting on social media. Can be used to grab
8MP stills from your video.
High resolution 16:9 video that provides
stunning, cinema-quality results for professional
2.7K
productions. High 240 fps and 120 fps options
enable super slo-mo during editing.
Great for high-resolution point-of-view
2.7K 4:3 body and gear-mounted shots with fluid
slo-mo playback.
Standard HDTV resolution that's ideal when
you want to maximize recording time or plan
1080p on playing back your video on older devices.
High 240 fps and 120 fps options enable super
slo-mo during editing.
Standard HDTV resolution in the extra-tall 9:16
aspect ratio. Best for maximizing recording
1080p 9:16 time, playing back on older devices, and
creating smaller file sizes for posting to social
media.
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