EOS R7vs Hero 12 Black
GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
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 R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
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 eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the hero 12 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Hero 12 Black (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £300 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Fixed focus (wide) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 154g |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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