Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
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
Released Sep 2023
HERO12 Black is 10 months newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
HERO12 Black
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BHERO12 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 680 g)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 67mm wider, 48mm taller, and 55mm thicker than HERO12 Black.
EOS R6 Mark II is 526 g heavier than HERO12 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 34mm HERO12 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 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
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ 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 R6 Mark II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
HERO12 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
154 g vs 680 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher 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
- ✓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 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
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or HERO12 Black?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO12 Black — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO12 Black?
EOS R6 Mark II 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 R6 Mark II and HERO12 Black have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while hERO12 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the HERO12 Black?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. HERO12 Black reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO12 Black?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and HERO12 Black weighs 154 g, so the HERO12 Black is 526 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO12 Black record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO12 Black weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. HERO12 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the HERO12 Black, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and HERO12 Black at $349. The HERO12 Black is $2,150 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.