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
X3
5.7K 360 camera with dual 1/2-inch 48MP sensors, 72MP photos, 4K single-lens mode, and IPX8 10m waterproofing.
$449
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
MISSION 1 PRO is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
X3
3 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 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Battery runtime (300 min vs 81 min)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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X3
46 × 114 × 33 mm
180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 64mm shorter and 5mm thinner than X3 but it is also 32mm wider.
MISSION 1 PRO is 27 g heavier than X3.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 33mm X3
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
X3
46 × 114 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
X3
46 × 33 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
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery runtime
300 min vs 81 min — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X3
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, Active HDR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 114, 33.1
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
72 MP vs 50 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Weight
180 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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓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.
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
X3
Pros
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓5.7K60 360 video
- ✓Great value used
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –No 8K vs X4
- –Single-lens capped at 4K30
- –Older AI editing
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 sports, MISSION 1 PRO or X3?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for X3 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and X3?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and X3 is 72 MP, so the X3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and X3 have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X3 uses FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the X3?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. X3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and X3?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and X3 weighs 180 g, so the X3 is 27 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and X3 record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. X3: 4K up to 30p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and X3 weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. X3: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
MISSION 1 PRO is rated for about 300 minutes of continuous recording and X3 for about 81 minutes, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and X3 at $449. The X3 is $251 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.