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
Released Jul 2024
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
Released Sep 2024
HERO13 Black is 2 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
HERO13 Black
2 categories tied
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)
- BHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
EOS R1 is 86mm wider, 99mm taller, and 54mm thicker than HERO13 Black.
EOS R1 is 956 g heavier than HERO13 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 34mm HERO13 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
HERO13 Black
72 × 34 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
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
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
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
159 g vs 1115 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
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or HERO13 Black?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and HERO13 Black?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and HERO13 Black have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while hERO13 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the HERO13 Black?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and HERO13 Black?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and HERO13 Black weighs 159 g, so the HERO13 Black is 956 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and HERO13 Black record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and HERO13 Black weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. HERO13 Black: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $5,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.