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
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
EOS R8 Mark II is 3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
HERO12 Black
3 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)
- BHERO12 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 499 g)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- BHERO12 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 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
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 × 51 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 60mm wider, 56mm taller, and 29mm thicker than HERO12 Black.
EOS R8 Mark II is 345 g heavier than HERO12 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 51mm HERO12 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
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 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
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 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
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 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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
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 499 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 180 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R8 Mark II or HERO12 Black?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO12 Black — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO12 Black?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and HERO12 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO12 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO12 Black have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO12 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the HERO12 Black?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. HERO12 Black reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO12 Black?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and HERO12 Black weighs 154 g, so the HERO12 Black is 345 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO12 Black record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO12 Black weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. HERO12 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 640 shots for the HERO12 Black, giving the HERO12 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and HERO12 Black at $349. The HERO12 Black is $1,550 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.