Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
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 R8 Mark II is 4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
HERO11 Black
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BHERO11 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 499 g)
- BHERO11 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- 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 R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO11 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 60mm wider, 39mm taller, and 46mm thicker than HERO11 Black.
EOS R8 Mark II is 345 g heavier than HERO11 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 34mm HERO11 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
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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 R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO11 Black
72 × 34 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ 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 R8 Mark II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R8 Mark II 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 499 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 180 fps — higher is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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 R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R8 Mark II or HERO11 Black?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for HERO11 Black — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO11 Black?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and HERO11 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO11 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO11 Black have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO11 Black uses HyperSmooth 5.0 (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO11 Black?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and HERO11 Black weighs 154 g, so the HERO11 Black is 345 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO11 Black record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. HERO11 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO11 Black weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. HERO11 Black: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and HERO11 Black at $499. The HERO11 Black is $1,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.