Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
GoPro
HERO
Smallest GoPro with a screen — 86g rugged body with 4K30 video, 2.7K60 slo-mo, 12MP photos, built-in Enduro battery, and 5m waterproofing at an entry price.
$200
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
HERO is 2 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
HERO
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has lower AF low-light limit (-7.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 59mm taller, and 15mm thicker than HERO.
EOS R1 is 340 g heavier than HERO.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 72mm HERO
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
HERO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
HERO: 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 R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
HERO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
580 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
HERO
Pros
- ✓Smallest/lightest GoPro with screen (86g)
- ✓4K30 + 2.7K60 slo-mo
- ✓Built-in mounting fingers
- ✓5m waterproof rugged body
- ✓Simple 3-mode interface
Cons
- –No removable battery
- –HyperSmooth via Quik app only
- –No 4K60 or 5.3K modes
- –Not compatible with HB-Series lenses
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or HERO?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and HERO?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and HERO is 12 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and HERO have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the HERO?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. HERO reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and HERO?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and HERO weighs 580 g, so the HERO is 340 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and HERO record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. HERO: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and HERO weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. HERO: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the HERO, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and HERO at $200. The HERO is $6,099 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.