GoPro HERO13 Black
5.3K 60p · HB-Series mods · GP-Log
Canon EOS R1
Stacked 24MP · 40fps · Pro sports
Canon EOS R1 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GoPro HERO13 Black lands at 89 and Canon EOS R1 at 96. That puts Canon EOS R1 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GoPro HERO13 Black if…
- ✓HB-Series modular lens system (macro, UW, anamorphic, ND)
- ✓GP-Log video support added in HERO13
- ✓5.3K 60p with HyperSmooth 6.0
Pick Canon EOS R1 if…
- ✓Eye-control AF returns and works
- ✓No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- ✓Built-in vertical grip
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVideo
TieCompared on the video sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
Canon EOS R1Compared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R1 leads on af (100 vs 88).
Build
Canon EOS R1Compared on the build sub-score
Canon EOS R1 leads on build (96 vs 92).
Value for money
GoPro HERO13 BlackSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GoPro HERO13 Black more score per dollar ($399 vs $6,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GoPro HERO13 Black | Canon EOS R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/1.9″ CMOS, 27 MP | 24.2 MP stacked CMOS |
| Lens | HB-Series swappable mount | — |
| Burst | 30 fps photo | 40 fps electronic / 12 fps mechanical |
| Video | 5.3K 60p · 4K 120p · 2.7K 240p | 6K 60p RAW · 4K 120p |
| Log | GP-Log | — |
| Storage | microSD UHS-I U3 | Dual CFexpress B |
| Weight | ▲ 154 g | 1115 g |
| Water resistance | 10 m | — |
| Battery | Enduro 1900 mAh (~1.5 h at 5.3K60) | — |
| Mount | — | Canon RF |
| AF | — | Dual Pixel Intelligent AF + Eye-control |
GoPro HERO13 Black
- +HB-Series modular lens system (macro, UW, anamorphic, ND)
- +GP-Log video support added in HERO13
- +5.3K 60p with HyperSmooth 6.0
- −Premium app subscription gates features
- −Lens swaps require careful seating
- −Subjective look unchanged from HERO12
Canon EOS R1
- +Eye-control AF returns and works
- +No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- +Built-in vertical grip
- −Resolution conservative at 24 MP
- −Heavy at 1115g
- −Pro-only price
FAQ: GoPro HERO13 Black vs Canon EOS R1
Which is better, GoPro HERO13 Black or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GoPro HERO13 Black worth the price? +
At $399, GoPro HERO13 Black delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in video.
Is Canon EOS R1 worth the price? +
At $6,299, Canon EOS R1 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in af.
Does GoPro HERO13 Black or Canon EOS R1 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for autofocus, GoPro HERO13 Black or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 — leads on af (100 vs 88). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.
Which is better for build, GoPro HERO13 Black or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 — leads on build (96 vs 92). Compared on the build sub-score.