Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
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
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
MISSION 1
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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MISSION 1
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R6 V is 8mm shorter than MISSION 1 but it is also 8mm wider and 8mm thicker.
EOS R6 V is 108 g heavier than MISSION 1.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 72mm MISSION 1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 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 R6 V
142 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 R6 V
✓ 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 R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Resolution
50 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 688 g — lower is better
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 R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 V or MISSION 1?
EOS R6 V 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 R6 V and MISSION 1?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and MISSION 1 is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and MISSION 1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while MISSION 1 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the MISSION 1?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. MISSION 1 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and MISSION 1?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and MISSION 1 weighs 580 g, so the MISSION 1 is 108 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and MISSION 1 record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. MISSION 1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and MISSION 1 weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. MISSION 1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 640 shots for the MISSION 1, giving the MISSION 1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and MISSION 1 at $600. The MISSION 1 is $1,899 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.