Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
GoPro
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 priceReleased May 2026
MISSION 1 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
MISSION 1
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has lower AF low-light limit (-7.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MISSION 1
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 59mm taller, and 15mm thicker than MISSION 1.
EOS R1 is 340 g heavier than MISSION 1.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 72mm MISSION 1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
MISSION 1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
MISSION 1: mount data unavailable
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
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
50 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
580 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
MISSION 1
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or MISSION 1?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for MISSION 1 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and MISSION 1?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and MISSION 1 is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and MISSION 1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while MISSION 1 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the MISSION 1?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. MISSION 1 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and MISSION 1?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and MISSION 1 weighs 580 g, so the MISSION 1 is 340 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and MISSION 1 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. MISSION 1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and MISSION 1 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. MISSION 1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the MISSION 1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and MISSION 1 at $600. The MISSION 1 is $5,699 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.