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
Insta360
Ace Pro
Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
MISSION 1 PRO is 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
Ace Pro
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (25 vs 100)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Battery runtime (300 min vs 100 min)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
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Ace Pro
72 × 52 × 39 mm
179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 2mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Ace Pro but it is also 6mm wider.
MISSION 1 PRO is 27 g heavier than Ace Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 39mm Ace Pro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Ace Pro
72 × 52 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Ace Pro
72 × 39 mm
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
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
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
Battery runtime
300 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock, Active HDR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Weight
179.8 g vs 207 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
Ace Pro
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K120 slow-mo
- ✓Leica color science
- ✓Flip touchscreen
Cons
- –Superseded by Ace Pro 2
- –No 8K
- –Fixed lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, MISSION 1 PRO or Ace Pro?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 9.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Ace Pro — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Ace Pro?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and Ace Pro is 48 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Ace Pro have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the Ace Pro?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Ace Pro?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g, so the Ace Pro is 27 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Ace Pro record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and Ace Pro weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. Ace Pro: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
MISSION 1 PRO is rated for about 300 minutes of continuous recording and Ace Pro for about 100 minutes, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and Ace Pro at $399. The Ace Pro is $301 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Insta360 press materials.