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
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 R1 is 10 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
HERO12 Black
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BHERO12 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 × 51 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
EOS R1 is 86mm wider, 116mm taller, and 37mm thicker than HERO12 Black.
EOS R1 is 766 g heavier than HERO12 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 51mm HERO12 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ 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 R1
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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 6,400 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
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, 33.6, 50.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
154 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 24.2 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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
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 R1 or HERO12 Black?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO12 Black — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and HERO12 Black?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and HERO12 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO12 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and HERO12 Black have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO12 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the HERO12 Black?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. HERO12 Black reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and HERO12 Black?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and HERO12 Black weighs 154 g, so the HERO12 Black is 766 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and HERO12 Black record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and HERO12 Black weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. HERO12 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the HERO12 Black, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and HERO12 Black at $349. The HERO12 Black is $5,950 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 GoPro press materials.