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
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 1.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
HERO13 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)
- BHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 680 g)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- BHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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)
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 67mm wider, 48mm taller, and 55mm thicker than HERO13 Black.
EOS R6 Mark II is 521 g heavier than HERO13 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 34mm HERO13 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
HERO13 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
HERO13 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
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 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
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II 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 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
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 portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or HERO13 Black?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO13 Black?
EOS R6 Mark II 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 R6 Mark II and HERO13 Black have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while hERO13 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the HERO13 Black?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO13 Black?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and HERO13 Black weighs 159 g, so the HERO13 Black is 521 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO13 Black record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and HERO13 Black weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. HERO13 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 HERO13 Black, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $2,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.