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EOS R7

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 price

Released May 2022

vs
HERO13 Black

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

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

HERO13 Black is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

EOS R7

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

4categories

HERO13 Black

Sports & ActionTravel

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R7 wins 3 categories·HERO13 Black wins 2 categories
  • AEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 0)
  • BHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 612 g)
  • AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
  • BHERO13 Black has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 42 frames)
  • AEOS R7 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R7HERO13 Black
Resolution32.5 MP27.6 MP
Sensor22.3 x 14.81/1.9"
ISO max32,0006,400
Burst30 fps20 fps
4K59.94 fps120 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight612 g121 g
Battery660 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R7 front view

EOS R7

132 × 90 × 92 mm

612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

HERO13 Black front view

HERO13 Black

72 × 51 × 34 mm

121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)

EOS R7 is 60mm wider, 40mm taller, and 58mm thicker than HERO13 Black.

EOS R7 is 491 g heavier than HERO13 Black.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 34mm HERO13 Black

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R7 back view

EOS R7

132 × 90 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

HERO13 Black back view

HERO13 Black

72 × 51 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R7 top view

EOS R7

132 × 92 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

HERO13 Black top view

HERO13 Black

72 × 34 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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseEOS R7HERO13 Black
Portrait
5.5Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Travel
8.5Excellent✓ wins
6.0Good
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair

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

  • Max video bit rate

    340 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R7 supports it

Reasons to choose

HERO13 Black

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265/HEVC

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6

  • Card types

    Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

  • Weight

    121 g vs 612 g — lower is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    120 frames vs 42 frames — higher 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

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R7
HERO13 Black
Resolution
32.5 MP+18%
27.6 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
22.3 x 14.8
1/1.9"
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R7
HERO13 Black
Aperture
2.5
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
12 to 39
Field of view
156 °
EOS R7
HERO13 Black
Processor
DIGIC X
Image processor
EOS R7
HERO13 Black
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
32,000+2.3 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
6,400
EOS R7
HERO13 Black
Shutter type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, EOS R7 or HERO13 Black?

EOS R7 scores 5.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and HERO13 Black?

EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R7 and HERO13 Black have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO13 Black does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the HERO13 Black?

EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and HERO13 Black?

EOS R7 weighs 612 g and HERO13 Black weighs 121 g, so the HERO13 Black is 491 g lighter.

Do the EOS R7 and HERO13 Black record 4K video?

EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS R7 and HERO13 Black weather sealed?

EOS R7: Yes. HERO13 Black: Yes.

How much does each cost?

EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $1,100 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.