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
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 priceReleased Sep 2024
EOS R8 Mark II is 2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
HERO13 Black
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 499 g)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (250 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- BHERO13 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
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 60mm wider, 39mm taller, and 46mm thicker than HERO13 Black.
EOS R8 Mark II is 378 g heavier than HERO13 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 34mm HERO13 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO13 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
HERO13 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
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
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
Max video bit rate
250 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
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 499 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — 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
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
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?
Compare live prices for the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO13 Black at major authorized retailers.
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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 HERO13 Black?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO13 Black?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO13 Black have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO13 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the HERO13 Black?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO13 Black?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and HERO13 Black weighs 121 g, so the HERO13 Black is 378 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO13 Black record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and HERO13 Black weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. HERO13 Black: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $1,500 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.