Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
GoPro
HERO12 Black
1/1.9-inch action camera with HDR 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240 slow-mo, HyperSmooth 6.0, and 10m waterproof body.
$349
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
EOS C400 is 1 year newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
HERO12 Black
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C400 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BHERO12 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 1450 g)
- BHERO12 Black has higher Resolution (27.6 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- AEOS C400 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AEOS C400 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
EOS C400 is 90mm wider, 87mm taller, and 96mm thicker than HERO12 Black.
EOS C400 is 1296 g heavier than HERO12 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 34mm HERO12 Black
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
HERO12 Black: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS C400
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only EOS C400 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS C400 supports it
Reasons to choose
HERO12 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
154 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
HERO12 Black
Pros
- ✓HDR 5.3K and 4K120
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0
- ✓10m waterproof
- ✓Strong used value
Cons
- –Superseded by HERO13
- –Fixed lens
- –Smaller battery than HERO13
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS C400 or HERO12 Black?
EOS C400 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO12 Black — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and HERO12 Black?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and HERO12 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO12 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and HERO12 Black have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO12 Black uses HyperSmooth 6.0 (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the HERO12 Black?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. HERO12 Black reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and HERO12 Black?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and HERO12 Black weighs 154 g, so the HERO12 Black is 1296 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and HERO12 Black record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and HERO12 Black weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. HERO12 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 640 shots for the HERO12 Black, giving the HERO12 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and HERO12 Black at $349. The HERO12 Black is $7,650 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.