Canon
PowerShot V1
Compact creator camera with a 22.3MP 1.4-type sensor, built-in 16–50mm f/2.8–4.5 zoom, cooling fan, and Canon Log 3.
$899
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
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 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot V1 has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 0)
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- APowerShot V1 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot V1
118 × 68 × 53 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 40mm wider, 18mm taller, and 25mm thicker than MISSION 1 PRO.
PowerShot V1 is 219 g heavier than MISSION 1 PRO.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 28mm MISSION 1 PRO
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot V1
118 × 53 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 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
PowerShot V1
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
3431 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1 PRO
Codecs
Adds MP4
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 45 frames — higher is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 22.3 MP — higher is better
Weight
207 g vs 426 g — 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 (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot V1
Pros
- ✓Large 1.4-type sensor for a compact
- ✓Built-in 16–50mm f/2.8–4.5 zoom
- ✓4K 60p and Canon Log 3
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- ✓Cooling fan for longer recording
Cons
- –Fixed lens limits flexibility
- –4K 60p uses cropped mode
- –No built-in EVF
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, PowerShot V1 or MISSION 1 PRO?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and MISSION 1 PRO?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot V1 and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the MISSION 1 PRO?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and MISSION 1 PRO?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 219 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 520 shots for the MISSION 1 PRO, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The MISSION 1 PRO is $199 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.