GoPro LIT Hero

In this gopro lit hero review, the GoPro LIT Hero is the best entry-level GoPro in our 2026 action camera guide, and it ranks seventh of seven overall because it is the cheapest and most basic pick. It sells for $199.99 and records 4K video at 60 frames per second, which is plenty for family trips, bike rides and pool days. The camera weighs 93 grams, making it the lightest model in the ranking, and its 1.76-inch touch screen keeps the controls simple. With a 4.2 rating from 238 Amazon ratings, it sits below the rest of the list, so buyers should expect a starter camera rather than a professional tool. Kids, casual travelers and first-time buyers get the most from it.

The built-in light separates the GoPro LIT Hero from cheaper action cameras, and it has three brightness settings that work even when the camera is off. Meanwhile, HyperSmooth stabilization smooths out handheld footage, so walking shots and bike rides look steadier. Video records in 4K at 60 frames per second in MP4, and that frame rate lets you play clips back in 2x slow motion. Photos come out at 12MP with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and the wide angle 15mm lens with an f/2.8 aperture fits more of the scene into each frame. In practice, the camera shoots in landscape, portrait, night and sports modes, offers digital zoom, and stores files on a microSD card rated C10, U3 or V60. On top of that, the 93-gram body is waterproof to 16 feet (5 meters), so rain, splashes and shallow snorkeling are fine.

At $199.99, the GoPro LIT Hero is the cheapest camera in our action camera guide, and that price still buys the GoPro mounting system, USB-C charging and a one-year manufacturer warranty. By contrast, the Hero12 Black offers 5.3K video, 27MP photos and deeper waterproofing, so the LIT Hero is the wrong pick for scuba divers and serious filmmakers. Even so, its trade-offs line up with the price: lower resolution photos, shallower waterproofing and a 4.2 rating instead of a near-perfect one. Which means first-time buyers who want tap-and-swipe controls, a light for dark scenes and a 93-gram body they can toss in a bag get real value here. If your next trip is a family vacation, a camping weekend or a day at the beach, this is the one to grab.