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
Ricoh
GR Digital IV
Cult compact GR Digital with 10MP CCD sensor, fast 28mm equivalent f/1.9 lens, and sensor-shift stabilization.
$599
Launch priceReleased Sep 2011
MISSION 1 PRO is 14.7 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
GR Digital IV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 10 MP)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (25 vs 80)
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
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 31mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 5mm thinner than GR Digital IV.
MISSION 1 PRO is 12 g lighter than GR Digital IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 33mm GR Digital IV
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
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR Digital IV
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG AVI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 108.6, 59.8, 32.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, Eye-Fi
Both cameras share
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
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
GR Digital IV
Pros
- ✓Fast f/1.9 GR lens
- ✓CCD rendering
- ✓Compact classic
- ✓Sensor-shift stabilization
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –VGA video only
- –Very old model
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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 GR Digital IV?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and GR Digital IV?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and GR Digital IV is 10 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and GR Digital IV have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the GR Digital IV?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and GR Digital IV?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and GR Digital IV weighs 219 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 12 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and GR Digital IV record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and GR Digital IV weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. GR Digital IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 390 shots for the GR Digital IV, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and GR Digital IV at $599. The GR Digital IV is $101 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Ricoh press materials.