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
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
MISSION 1 PRO is 4.9 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
fp L
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bfp L has lower AF low-light limit (-5 EV vs 0 EV)
- Bfp L has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- Bfp L has higher AF frame coverage (90 % vs 0 %)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 12 frames)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 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
for scale
fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 35mm narrower, 20mm shorter, and 17mm thinner than fp L.
MISSION 1 PRO is 220 g lighter than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 45mm fp L
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
fp L
113 × 70 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
fp L
113 × 45 mm
Sensor size, to scale
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
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
Codecs
Adds MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
90 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
61 MP vs 50 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
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 fp L?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for fp L — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and fp L?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the fp L?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and fp L?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 220 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and fp L record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and fp L weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 240 shots for the fp L, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and fp L at $2,499. The MISSION 1 PRO is $1,799 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 Sigma press materials.