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MISSION 1

Compact cinema camera with the same 50MP 1-inch sensor and GP3 processor as MISSION 1 PRO, capped at 8K30 / 4K120 with Open Gate 4:3 and GP-Log2 10-bit.

$600

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

50 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

20 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

7-stop

Weight

580 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

GoPro MISSION 1

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

134 × 91 × 72 mm · 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 50MP — excellent for large prints and crops
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 20fps burst — fast action ready
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 50MP — massive detail for large prints
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 580g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Excellent
9.0/ 10
  • · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • Same 50MP 1-inch sensor as PRO
  • 8K30 + 4K120 + Open Gate 4:3
  • GP-Log2 10-bit + rugged 20m waterproof
  • Ultra-compact cinema form factor
  • Full GoPro mount ecosystem

Cons

  • No 8K60 or 4K240 high frame rates
  • No 1080p960 burst slo-mo
  • Fixed lens only
  • Still premium vs traditional action cams

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Full specifications

Verified specs · GoPro MISSION 1

Sensor

Resolution50 MP
Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorGP3

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFixed focus
AF points / zones0
AF frame coverage0 %
AF low-light limit0 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)8 fps
Burst (electronic)20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth120 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileLog profile supported
CodecsH.265, H.264, ProRes

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness7 stops

Body

Weight580 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)134 × 91 × 72 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens