DJI
Osmo Action 3
Rugged 1/1.7-inch action camera with 4K 120p, dual touchscreens, RockSteady stabilization, and 16m waterproofing without a case.
$329
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
GoPro
MISSION 1 PRO
Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.
$700
Launch priceReleased May 2026
MISSION 1 PRO is 3.7 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 3
Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 12 MP)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (25 vs 100)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AOsmo Action 3 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOsmo Action 3
71 × 44 × 33 mm
145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
Osmo Action 3 is 8mm narrower and 6mm shorter than MISSION 1 PRO but it is also 5mm thicker.
Osmo Action 3 is 62 g lighter than MISSION 1 PRO.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 3 · 28mm MISSION 1 PRO
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
Osmo Action 3
Codecs
Adds H.264, HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady, HorizonBalancing, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Weight
145 g vs 207 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1 PRO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
Resolution
50 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓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.
Osmo Action 3
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Dual touchscreens
- ✓16m waterproof without case
- ✓RockSteady and HorizonSteady
Cons
- –Older than Action 4/5 Pro
- –Small action-cam sensor
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
MISSION 1 PRO
Pros
- ✓8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
- ✓50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
- ✓8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
- ✓GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
- ✓20m waterproof without housing
Cons
- –Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
- –Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
- –New platform — limited third-party support
- –Subscriber discount required for best price
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Osmo Action 3 or MISSION 1 PRO?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Osmo Action 3 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 3 and MISSION 1 PRO?
Osmo Action 3 is 12 MP and MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 3 and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 3 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 3 or the MISSION 1 PRO?
Osmo Action 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 3 and MISSION 1 PRO?
Osmo Action 3 weighs 145 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g, so the Osmo Action 3 is 62 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 3 and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?
Osmo Action 3: 4K up to 120p. MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Action 3 and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?
Osmo Action 3: Yes. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Action 3 is rated for about 160 minutes of continuous recording and MISSION 1 PRO for about 300 minutes, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 3 launched at $329 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The Osmo Action 3 is $371 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and GoPro press materials.