Canon
EOS R6 Mark III
Hybrid 32.5MP full-frame RF body with 7K RAW video, 40fps electronic burst, 8.5-stop IBIS, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
GoPro
HERO11 Black
GoPro flagship with an 8:7 27MP sensor, 5.3K60 video, HyperSmooth 5.0 with Horizon Lock, dual screens, and 10m waterproof body.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
EOS R6 Mark III is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
HERO11 Black
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 6,400)
- BHERO11 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 699 g)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BHERO11 Black has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 180 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO11 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III is 67mm wider, 48mm taller, and 55mm thicker than HERO11 Black.
EOS R6 Mark III is 545 g heavier than HERO11 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 34mm HERO11 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO11 Black
72 × 51 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO11 Black
72 × 34 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark III
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
HERO11 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 III
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark III supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R6 Mark III supports it
Reasons to choose
HERO11 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 5.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
154 g vs 699 g — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 180 fps — 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 R6 Mark III
Pros
- ✓32.5MP full-frame sensor
- ✓7K RAW video & 4K 120p
- ✓40fps electronic burst with Pre-Continuous
- ✓8.5-stop IBIS
Cons
- –Single CFexpress Type B + SD slot
- –Smaller LCD than R5 II
- –LP-E6P required for full features
HERO11 Black
Pros
- ✓8:7 sensor for vertical + horizontal framing
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓HyperSmooth 5.0 + Horizon Lock
- ✓Dual LCD screens
- ✓Enduro battery included
Cons
- –Superseded by HERO12/13
- –Fixed lens
- –No burst slo-mo like HERO13
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark III or HERO11 Black?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO11 Black — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and HERO11 Black?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and HERO11 Black is 27.6 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and HERO11 Black have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO11 Black uses HyperSmooth 5.0 (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and HERO11 Black?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and HERO11 Black weighs 154 g, so the HERO11 Black is 545 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and HERO11 Black record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. HERO11 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and HERO11 Black weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. HERO11 Black: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and HERO11 Black at $499. The HERO11 Black is $2,300 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.