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
LIT HERO
Ultra-compact lifestyle camera with integrated front-facing LED light, 4K60 slo-mo, 12MP photos, magnetic latch + folding fingers mounting, and 5m waterproof body at 93g.
$270
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
LIT HERO is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
LIT HERO
3 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 ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
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
LIT 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 LIT HERO.
EOS R6 Mark II is 90 g heavier than LIT HERO.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 72mm LIT 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
LIT 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
LIT HERO
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
LIT 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
LIT 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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — 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
LIT 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
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
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
LIT HERO
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-level LED + diffuser
- ✓4K60 2× slo-mo + 4K30 4:3 vertical crop
- ✓Magnetic latch + 1/4-20 + GoPro fingers
- ✓100+ min runtime at 4K60 (light off)
- ✓Compact 93g rugged design
Cons
- –Non-removable built-in battery
- –8-bit only, fixed Protune settings
- –HyperSmooth applied in Quik app only
- –No GP-Log or 10-bit recording
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or LIT HERO?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for LIT HERO — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and LIT HERO?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and LIT 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 LIT HERO have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while LIT HERO has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the LIT HERO?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. LIT HERO reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and LIT HERO?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and LIT HERO weighs 580 g, so the LIT HERO is 90 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and LIT HERO record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. LIT HERO: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and LIT HERO weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. LIT HERO: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the LIT HERO, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and LIT HERO at $270. The LIT HERO is $2,229 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.