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
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$1,250
Launch priceReleased Apr 2017
MISSION 1 PRO is 9.1 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
D7500
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD7500 has lower AF low-light limit (-3 EV vs 0 EV)
- BD7500 has higher AF points / zones (51 vs 0)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BD7500 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 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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D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 58mm narrower, 54mm shorter, and 45mm thinner than D7500.
MISSION 1 PRO is 433 g lighter than D7500.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 73mm D7500
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
D7500
136 × 104 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D7500
136 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
MISSION 1 PRO: mount data unavailable
D7500
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 50 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D7500
AF low-light limit
-3 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
51 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MOV
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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.
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
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –No IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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GoPro MISSION 1 PRO
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, MISSION 1 PRO or D7500?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and D7500?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and D7500 is 20.9 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and D7500 have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D7500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the D7500?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and D7500?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and D7500 weighs 640 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 433 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and D7500 record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. D7500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and D7500 weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. D7500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 950 shots for the D7500, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and D7500 at $1,250. The MISSION 1 PRO is $550 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.