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
Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
MISSION 1 PRO is 9 months newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
X2D II 100C
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has lower AF low-light limit (-2 EV vs 0 EV)
- BX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- BX2D II 100C has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 3 fps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareMISSION 1 PRO
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 15mm narrower, 15mm shorter, and 3mm thinner than X2D II 100C.
MISSION 1 PRO is 260 g lighter than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm MISSION 1 PRO · 75mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
MISSION 1 PRO
134 × 91 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
MISSION 1 PRO
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
MISSION 1 PRO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
6.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
MISSION 1 PRO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
AF low-light limit
-2 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Resolution
100 MP vs 50 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 200 frames
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
X2D II 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓Faster AF than X2D
- ✓Stunning color science
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
- –Not for action
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, MISSION 1 PRO or X2D II 100C?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X2D II 100C — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and X2D II 100C?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the X2D II 100C?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and X2D II 100C?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 580 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 260 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The MISSION 1 PRO is $7,799 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Hasselblad press materials.