Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
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 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
HERO
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II 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 R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm wider, 7mm taller, and 16mm thicker than HERO.
EOS R6 Mark II is 90 g heavier than HERO.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 72mm HERO
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 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 R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 R6 Mark II
✓ 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 R6 Mark II
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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
HERO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 670 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
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 landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or HERO?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for HERO — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and HERO is 12 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the HERO?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. HERO reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and HERO weighs 580 g, so the HERO is 90 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. HERO: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. HERO: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the HERO, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and HERO at $200. The HERO is $2,299 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.