EOS R6 Mark IIvs Hero 12 Black
VS
GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
View Hero 12 Black
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
Hero 12 Black (2023)
- Action and sports photographers who want the best stabilisation available
- Travellers who need a rugged waterproof camera for any conditions
- Cyclists, surfers, and skiers wanting helmet or handlebar footage
- Hero 11 owners considering an upgrade — notably better battery life
Quick take: The hero 12 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 12 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Hero 12 Black (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £300 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Fixed focus (wide) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 154g |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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