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
Sony
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
MISSION 1 PRO is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
FX9
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX9 has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BFX9 has higher AF points / zones (627 vs 0)
- BFX9 has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 68mm narrower, 93mm shorter, and 201mm thinner than FX9.
MISSION 1 PRO is 1793 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 229mm FX9
Sensor size, to scale
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · APS-C
671 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
MISSION 1 PRO: mount data unavailable
FX9
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
ISO min (native)
25 vs 800 — lower is better
Weight
207 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX9
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
627 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
94 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card types
Adds XQD, SD, SDHC…
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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 wildlife, MISSION 1 PRO or FX9?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for FX9 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and FX9?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and FX9 is 19 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and FX9?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 1793 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and FX9 record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and FX9 weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and FX9 at $10,998. The MISSION 1 PRO is $10,298 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 Sony press materials.