GoPro
HERO
Smallest GoPro with a screen — 86g rugged body with 4K30 video, 2.7K60 slo-mo, 12MP photos, built-in Enduro battery, and 5m waterproofing at an entry price.
$200
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
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
MISSION 1 is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
HERO
Wins
MISSION 1
9 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BMISSION 1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BMISSION 1 has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 12 MP)
- BMISSION 1 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- BMISSION 1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BMISSION 1 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 11 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MISSION 1
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
HERO and MISSION 1 share virtually identical body dimensions.
HERO and MISSION 1 weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm HERO · 72mm MISSION 1
Sensor size, to scale
HERO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
MISSION 1
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
HERO
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only MISSION 1 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only MISSION 1 supports it
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only MISSION 1 supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only MISSION 1 supports it
Weather sealing
Only MISSION 1 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HERO
Pros
- ✓Smallest/lightest GoPro with screen (86g)
- ✓4K30 + 2.7K60 slo-mo
- ✓Built-in mounting fingers
- ✓5m waterproof rugged body
- ✓Simple 3-mode interface
Cons
- –No removable battery
- –HyperSmooth via Quik app only
- –No 4K60 or 5.3K modes
- –Not compatible with HB-Series lenses
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, HERO or MISSION 1?
MISSION 1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for HERO — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO and MISSION 1?
HERO is 12 MP and MISSION 1 is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO and MISSION 1 have in-body image stabilization?
HERO does not have IBIS, while MISSION 1 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO or the MISSION 1?
HERO reaches 11 fps electronic. MISSION 1 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO and MISSION 1?
Both bodies weigh roughly 580 g.
Do the HERO and MISSION 1 record 4K video?
HERO: 4K up to 60p. MISSION 1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO and MISSION 1 weather sealed?
HERO: No. MISSION 1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO and 640 shots for the MISSION 1, giving the MISSION 1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO launched at $200 and MISSION 1 at $600. The HERO is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.