DJI
Osmo Action 6
Flagship DJI action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, variable f/2.0-f/4.0 lens, 8K 30p video, 4K 120p, 38MP stills, and 20m waterproofing.
$379
Launch priceReleased Nov 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 6 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 6
Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Action 6 has lower Weight (149 g vs 580 g)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Action 6
73 × 47 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MISSION 1 PRO
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Osmo Action 6 is 61mm narrower, 44mm shorter, and 39mm thinner than MISSION 1 PRO.
Osmo Action 6 is 431 g lighter than MISSION 1 PRO.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 6 · 72mm MISSION 1 PRO
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Action 6
73 × 47 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Action 6
73 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
MISSION 1 PRO
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo Action 6
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, RockSteady 3.0+, HorizonBalancing…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 72.8, 47.2, 33.1
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
149 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1 PRO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
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
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
Eye AF
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Action 6
Pros
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor
- ✓Variable f/2.0-f/4.0 aperture
- ✓20m waterproof without case
Cons
- –8K has mode limitations
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Small sensor vs compact cameras
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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DJI Osmo Action 6
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo Action 6 or MISSION 1 PRO?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 6.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Action 6 — 50MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 6 and MISSION 1 PRO?
Osmo Action 6 is 38 MP and MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 6 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 6 or the MISSION 1 PRO?
Osmo Action 6 reaches 20 fps electronic. MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 6 and MISSION 1 PRO?
Osmo Action 6 weighs 149 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 580 g, so the Osmo Action 6 is 431 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?
Osmo Action 6: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. MISSION 1 PRO: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Action 6 and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?
Osmo Action 6: Yes. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 6 and 520 shots for the MISSION 1 PRO, giving the Osmo Action 6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 6 launched at $379 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The Osmo Action 6 is $321 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and GoPro press materials.