DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
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 5.6 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket 2
Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (25 vs 100)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Battery capacity (2150 mAh vs 875 mAh)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Battery runtime (300 min vs 140 min)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
Pocket 2 is 12mm shorter than MISSION 1 PRO but it is also 47mm wider and 2mm thicker.
Pocket 2 is 90 g lighter than MISSION 1 PRO.
Depth (front-to-back): 30mm Pocket 2 · 28mm MISSION 1 PRO
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket 2
125 × 38 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.
Pocket 2
125 × 30 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
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
Pocket 2
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
117 g vs 207 g — lower is better
Resolution
64 MP vs 50 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1 PRO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery capacity
2150 mAh vs 875 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
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
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket 2 or MISSION 1 PRO?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Pocket 2 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket 2 and MISSION 1 PRO?
Pocket 2 is 64 MP and MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket 2 and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket 2 does not have IBIS, while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket 2 and MISSION 1 PRO?
Pocket 2 weighs 117 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g, so the Pocket 2 is 90 g lighter.
Do the Pocket 2 and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?
Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p. MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket 2 and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?
Pocket 2: No. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Pocket 2 is rated for about 140 minutes of continuous recording and MISSION 1 PRO for about 300 minutes, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket 2 launched at $349 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The Pocket 2 is $351 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and GoPro press materials.