Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 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
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
HERO12 Black is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
HERO12 Black
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 0)
- AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- BHERO12 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 612 g)
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 fps)
- BHERO12 Black has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 100 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 × 51 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
EOS R7 is 60mm wider, 57mm taller, and 41mm thicker than HERO12 Black.
EOS R7 is 458 g heavier than HERO12 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 51mm HERO12 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R7
✓ 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 R7
AF points / zones
651 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
Reasons to choose
HERO12 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 33.6, 50.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
154 g vs 612 g — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 100 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 42 frames — 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 R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R7 or HERO12 Black?
EOS R7 scores 9.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for HERO12 Black — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and HERO12 Black?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and HERO12 Black is 27.6 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and HERO12 Black have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO12 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the HERO12 Black?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. HERO12 Black reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and HERO12 Black?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and HERO12 Black weighs 154 g, so the HERO12 Black is 458 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and HERO12 Black record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R7 and HERO12 Black weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. HERO12 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 640 shots for the HERO12 Black, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and HERO12 Black at $349. The HERO12 Black is $1,150 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.