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
Nikon
COOLPIX P950
83x super-telephoto bridge camera with a 24-2000mm equivalent lens, 16MP CMOS sensor, RAW, and 4K UHD video.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jan 2020
MISSION 1 PRO is 6.4 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
COOLPIX P950
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AMISSION 1 PRO has lower Weight (207 g vs 1005 g)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (25 vs 100)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 1,600)
- BCOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 62mm narrower, 60mm shorter, and 122mm thinner than COOLPIX P950.
MISSION 1 PRO is 798 g lighter than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 150mm COOLPIX P950
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…
Codecs
Adds MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
Weight
207 g vs 1005 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P950
Subject recognition
Adds Face priority, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 140.2, 109.6, 149.8
Card types
Adds SD / SDHC / SDXC
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
COOLPIX P950
Pros
- ✓83x 24-2000mm optical zoom
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓RAW still support
- ✓OLED EVF
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Bulky bridge body
- –Contrast-detect AF only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, MISSION 1 PRO or COOLPIX P950?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and COOLPIX P950?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and COOLPIX P950 have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the COOLPIX P950?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and COOLPIX P950?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 798 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. COOLPIX P950: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 290 shots for the COOLPIX P950, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The MISSION 1 PRO is $99 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 Nikon press materials.