Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
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
MISSION 1 PRO is 6.8 years newer.
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EOS C500 Mark II
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MISSION 1 PRO
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C500 Mark II has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has lower Weight (207 g vs 1750 g)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
EOS C500 Mark II is 84mm wider, 88mm taller, and 135mm thicker than MISSION 1 PRO.
EOS C500 Mark II is 1543 g heavier than MISSION 1 PRO.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 28mm MISSION 1 PRO
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 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
EOS C500 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1 PRO
Codecs
Adds MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
Weight
207 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS C500 Mark II or MISSION 1 PRO?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS C500 Mark II — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and MISSION 1 PRO?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the MISSION 1 PRO?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and MISSION 1 PRO?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 1543 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 520 shots for the MISSION 1 PRO, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The MISSION 1 PRO is $15,299 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.