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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
GO Ultra

Insta360

GO Ultra

Tiny wearable action camera with magnetic mounting, 4K video, and FlowState stabilization.

$299

Launch price

Released Aug 2024

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

11categories

EOS C400

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

GO Ultra

Sports & ActionTravel

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS C400 wins 3 categories·GO Ultra wins 2 categories
  • AEOS C400 has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
  • AEOS C400 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
  • AEOS C400 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
  • BGO Ultra has lower Weight (161.4 g vs 1450 g)
  • BGO Ultra has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 6.2 MP)

Key specs at a glance

EOS C400GO Ultra
Resolution6.2 MP50 MP
Sensor26.1 × 13.8 mm1/1.28"
ISO max25,6006,400
Burst20 fps15 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS7-stop6-stop
Weight1450 g161.4 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

GO Ultra front view

GO Ultra

70 × 49 × 33 mm

161.4 g (0.36 lb / 5.69 oz)

EOS C400 is 92mm wider, 89mm taller, and 97mm thicker than GO Ultra.

EOS C400 is 1289 g heavier than GO Ultra.

Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 33mm GO Ultra

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS C400

162 × 138 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

GO Ultra back view

GO Ultra

70 × 49 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS C400

162 × 130 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

GO Ultra top view

GO Ultra

70 × 33 mm

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

GO Ultra: 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 C400GO Ultra
Portrait
4.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
3.5Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS C400

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 0 — higher is better

  • AF frame coverage

    100 % vs 0 % — higher is better

  • 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

  • RAW buffer depth

    120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

Reasons to choose

GO Ultra

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, H.265

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.4, 48.8, 33.3

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    161.4 g vs 1450 g — lower is better

  • Resolution

    50 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only GO Ultra supports it

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing

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

GO Ultra

Pros

  • Ultra tiny 39g body
  • Magnetic mount system
  • 4K video
  • Wearable POV

Cons

  • Small sensor
  • Short battery life
  • Limited manual control

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS C400
GO Ultra
Resolution
6.2 MP
50 MP8.1× more
Sensor type
Super 35 Dual Gain CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
26.1 × 13.8 mm
1/1.28"
AA filter
No
Yes
EOS C400
GO Ultra
Aperture
2.85
Field of view
156 °
EOS C400
GO Ultra
Processor
DIGIC X
Image processor
EOS C400
GO Ultra
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600+2 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
EOS C400
GO Ultra
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS C400 or GO Ultra?

EOS C400 scores 9.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for GO Ultra — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and GO Ultra?

EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and GO Ultra is 50 MP, so the GO Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS C400 and GO Ultra have in-body image stabilization?

EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the GO Ultra?

EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. GO Ultra reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and GO Ultra?

EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and GO Ultra weighs 161.4 g, so the GO Ultra is 1289 g lighter.

Do the EOS C400 and GO Ultra record 4K video?

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

Are the EOS C400 and GO Ultra weather sealed?

EOS C400: Yes. GO Ultra: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

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

How much does each cost?

EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and GO Ultra at $299. The GO Ultra is $7,700 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.