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
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
MISSION 1 PRO is 4.6 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 200 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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Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 53mm narrower, 46mm shorter, and 52mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV.
MISSION 1 PRO is 451 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
MISSION 1 PRO: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
207 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
94 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 200 frames — 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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 600 Mbps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the MISSION 1 PRO and Alpha 7 IV at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, MISSION 1 PRO or Alpha 7 IV?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Alpha 7 IV — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Alpha 7 IV?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the Alpha 7 IV?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Alpha 7 IV?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 451 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and Alpha 7 IV 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 Sony press materials.