Canon
EOS R3
Pro 24MP full-frame stacked-sensor body built for sports, news, wildlife, and high-speed hybrid capture.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2021
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 priceReleased Sep 2024
HERO13 Black is 3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R3
Wins
HERO13 Black
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R3 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R3 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- AEOS R3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 1015 g)
- AEOS R3 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS R3
150 × 143 × 87 mm
1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
EOS R3 is 78mm wider, 92mm taller, and 54mm thicker than HERO13 Black.
EOS R3 is 894 g heavier than HERO13 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R3 · 34mm HERO13 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R3
150 × 143 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R3
150 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO13 Black
72 × 34 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R3
✓ 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 R3
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 142.6, 87.2
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R3 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, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
121 g vs 1015 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only HERO13 Black supports it
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R3
Pros
- ✓30fps electronic burst from a stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Exceptional low-light AF down to -7.5 EV
- ✓Integrated pro body with large LP-E19 battery
- ✓6K RAW video and 4K 120p
- ✓Rugged weather-sealed construction
Cons
- –24MP resolution trails higher-detail rivals
- –Large integrated-grip body
- –Expensive compared with enthusiast full-frame bodies
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R3 or HERO13 Black?
EOS R3 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R3 and HERO13 Black?
EOS R3 is 24.1 MP and HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R3 and HERO13 Black have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R3 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO13 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R3 or the HERO13 Black?
EOS R3 reaches 30 fps electronic. HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R3 and HERO13 Black?
EOS R3 weighs 1015 g and HERO13 Black weighs 121 g, so the HERO13 Black is 894 g lighter.
Do the EOS R3 and HERO13 Black record 4K video?
EOS R3: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R3 and HERO13 Black weather sealed?
EOS R3: Yes. HERO13 Black: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R3 launched at $5,999 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $5,600 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.