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
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
MISSION 1 PRO is 12.7 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
D610
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD610 has lower AF low-light limit (-1 EV vs 0 EV)
- BD610 has higher AF points / zones (39 vs 0)
- BD610 has higher AF frame coverage (90 % vs 0 %)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 24 Mbps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 25 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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D610
141 × 113 × 82 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 63mm narrower, 63mm shorter, and 54mm thinner than D610.
MISSION 1 PRO is 633 g lighter than D610.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 82mm D610
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D610
141 × 113 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D610
141 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
MISSION 1 PRO: mount data unavailable
D610
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Codecs
Adds MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 24 Mbps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
Weight
207 g vs 840 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D610
AF points / zones
39 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
90 % vs 0 % — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-1 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MPEG-4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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
D610
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Good used market
Cons
- –Superseded
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
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 sports, MISSION 1 PRO or D610?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for D610 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and D610?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and D610 is 24.3 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and D610 have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the D610?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. D610 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and D610?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and D610 weighs 840 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 633 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and D610 record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. D610: 4K up to 60p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and D610 weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. D610: Yes.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and D610 at $1,999. The MISSION 1 PRO is $1,299 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.