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 IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
MISSION 1 PRO is 5 months newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
GR IV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 51,200)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 580 g)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 25mm wider, 30mm taller, and 39mm thicker than GR IV.
MISSION 1 PRO is 318 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm MISSION 1 PRO · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
MISSION 1 PRO
134 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
MISSION 1 PRO
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
MISSION 1 PRO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.6× 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…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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 GR IV?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and GR IV?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the GR IV?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and GR IV?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 580 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 318 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and GR IV record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and GR IV weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and GR IV at $1,499. The MISSION 1 PRO is $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 Ricoh press materials.