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
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
MISSION 1 PRO is 4.9 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
fp L
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bfp L has lower AF low-light limit (-5 EV vs 0 EV)
- Bfp L has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- Bfp L has higher AF frame coverage (90 % vs 0 %)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 12 frames)
- 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
📸 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
fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 21mm wider, 21mm taller, and 27mm thicker than fp L.
MISSION 1 PRO is 153 g heavier than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm MISSION 1 PRO · 45mm fp L
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
fp L
113 × 70 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
fp L
113 × 45 mm
Sensor size, to scale
MISSION 1 PRO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
3.8× 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 240 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
90 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, MOV
Weight
427 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Resolution
61 MP vs 50 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
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 video, MISSION 1 PRO or fp L?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 9.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for fp L — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and fp L?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the fp L?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and fp L?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 580 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the fp L is 153 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and fp L record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and fp L weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 240 shots for the fp L, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and fp L at $2,499. The MISSION 1 PRO is $1,799 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 Sigma press materials.