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XF605

1-inch broadcast camcorder with DIGIC DV7, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC, 12G-SDI, ND filter, and RTMP/SRT streaming.

$4,500

Launch price

Released Aug 2021

vs
MISSION 1 PRO

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 price

Released May 2026

MISSION 1 PRO is 4.8 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

XF605

Sports & ActionWildlife

Wins

3categories

MISSION 1 PRO

Sports & ActionWildlife

7 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF605 wins 4 categories·MISSION 1 PRO wins 1 categories
  • AXF605 has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
  • AXF605 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
  • AXF605 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
  • AXF605 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
  • BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 8.29 MP)

Key specs at a glance

XF605MISSION 1 PRO
Resolution8.29 MP50 MP
SensorMFT1"
ISO max51,2006,400
Burst30 fps30 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS8-stop8-stop
Weight580 g207 g
Battery520 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

XF605

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

MISSION 1 PRO front view

MISSION 1 PRO

78 × 50 × 28 mm

207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)

XF605 is 56mm wider, 41mm taller, and 44mm thicker than MISSION 1 PRO.

XF605 is 373 g heavier than MISSION 1 PRO.

Depth (front-to-back): 72mm XF605 · 28mm MISSION 1 PRO

Sensor size, to scale

XF605

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF605MISSION 1 PRO
Portrait
4.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
9.5Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Landscape
3.5Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
7.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
9.0Excellent
Vlogging
7.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

XF605

  • 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 H.265, H.264, ProRes

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134, 91, 72

  • 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

  • Resolution

    50 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    25 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Weight

    207 g vs 580 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 12 fps
  • Burst (electronic)Both 30 fps
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF605

Pros

  • 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC internal
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF + iTR AF X
  • 12G-SDI + HDMI + Ethernet (SRT)
  • Built-in 3-position ND + HLG/PQ
  • Dual SD + RTMP streaming

Cons

  • Large shoulder-style body
  • Premium broadcast pricing
  • Fixed 15x zoom lens
  • 8.29MP effective on 1-inch sensor

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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF605
MISSION 1 PRO
Resolution
8.29 MP
50 MP6× more
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
CMOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13.0 mm
1"
AA filter
Yes
Yes
XF605
MISSION 1 PRO
Aperture
2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
15-27
Field of view
159 °
XF605
MISSION 1 PRO
Processor
DIGIC DV7
GP3
XF605
MISSION 1 PRO
ISO min (native)
100
25−75 less
ISO max (native)
51,200+3 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
XF605
MISSION 1 PRO
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, XF605 or MISSION 1 PRO?

MISSION 1 PRO scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for XF605 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the XF605 and MISSION 1 PRO?

XF605 is 8.29 MP and MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the XF605 and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?

XF605 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the XF605 or the MISSION 1 PRO?

XF605 reaches 30 fps electronic. MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the XF605 and MISSION 1 PRO?

XF605 weighs 580 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 373 g lighter.

Do the XF605 and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?

XF605: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p.

Are the XF605 and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?

XF605: Yes. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the XF605 and 520 shots for the MISSION 1 PRO, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.

How much does each cost?

XF605 launched at $4,500 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The MISSION 1 PRO is $3,800 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.