Alpine HCE-TG130GM 2007
By replacing the tailgate surround bezel on 2007-2013 GM trucks, this weather-sealed camera provides a factory-installed appearance with no visible modifications. Its 283g weight simplifies one-person installation, and the OEM integration avoids drilling or cutting. It’s best for truck owners seeking a discreet, durable backup camera for safer trailer hookups and everyday parking.
Type compact
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 635 g
27 Overall Score
Price $600
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Alpine HCE-TG130GM | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | Sony Alpha a7 IV | Nikon Z Z8 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 779 | 759 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 10 | 30 | 12 |
| Video | - | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 635 | 557 | 658 | 658 | 820 | 590 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine HCE-TG130GM | 36 | 39.8 | 85.8 | 33.9 | 23.9 | 29.2 | 46.7 | 30 | 21.2 | 38.1 | 36.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.3 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.1 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Sony Alpha a7 IV Compare | 96.4 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 84 | 82.7 | 66.4 | 98.1 | 98.5 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 92.6 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 92 | 91.3 | 97.8 | 96 | 99.3 | 71.1 | 91.8 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 94.8 | 89.2 | 86.2 | 55.4 | 99.1 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 98.6 |
Price
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