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Canon

EOS C400

RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.

$7,999

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

vs

GoPro

HERO13 Black

Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.

$399

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

3categories

EOS C400

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

HERO13 Black

Sports & ActionTravel

8 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS C400 wins 3 categories·HERO13 Black wins 2 categories
  • AEOS C400 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
  • BHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 1450 g)
  • BHERO13 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 Card slots (2 vs 1)

Key specs at a glance

EOS C400HERO13 Black
Resolution6.2 MP27.6 MP
Sensor26.1 × 13.8 mm1/1.9 inch
ISO max25,6006,400
Burst20 fps20 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight1450 g159 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS C400

162 × 138 × 130 mm

1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

HERO13 Black

72 × 51 × 34 mm

159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)

EOS C400 is 90mm wider, 87mm taller, and 96mm thicker than HERO13 Black.

EOS C400 is 1291 g heavier than HERO13 Black.

Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 34mm HERO13 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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

HERO13 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

Use caseEOS C400HERO13 Black
Portrait
4.0Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent✓ wins
8.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
3.5Limited✓ wins
3.0Limited
Travel
5.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

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

HERO13 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

    159 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
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 8 fps
  • Burst (electronic)Both 20 fps
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • RAW buffer depthBoth 120 frames
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps

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

HERO13 Black

Pros

  • 5.3K60 and 4K120 video
  • 1/1.9-inch sensor
  • HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
  • 10m waterproof

Cons

  • Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
  • Fixed lens
  • Enduro battery not backward compatible

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS C400
HERO13 Black
Resolution
6.2 MP
27.6 MP4.5× more
Sensor type
Super 35 Dual Gain CMOS
1/1.9-inch CMOS
Sensor size
26.1 × 13.8 mm
1/1.9 inch
AA filter
No
EOS C400
HERO13 Black
Aperture
f/2.5
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
12–39 mm
Field of view
156 °
EOS C400
HERO13 Black
Processor
DIGIC X
Image processor
EOS C400
HERO13 Black
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600+2 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
EOS C400
HERO13 Black
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS C400 or HERO13 Black?

EOS C400 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and HERO13 Black?

EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS C400 and HERO13 Black have in-body image stabilization?

EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO13 Black uses HyperSmooth 6.0 (electronic).

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the HERO13 Black?

EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and HERO13 Black?

EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and HERO13 Black weighs 159 g, so the HERO13 Black is 1291 g lighter.

Do the EOS C400 and HERO13 Black record 4K video?

EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS C400 and HERO13 Black weather sealed?

EOS C400: Yes. HERO13 Black: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 640 shots for the HERO13 Black, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $7,600 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.