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
RX100 VII
Premium 1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time tracking AF.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
MISSION 1 PRO is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
RX100 VII
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRX100 VII has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- BRX100 VII has higher AF points / zones (357 vs 0)
- BRX100 VII has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (25 vs 100)
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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RX100 VII
102 × 58 × 43 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 24mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 15mm thinner than RX100 VII.
MISSION 1 PRO is 95 g lighter than RX100 VII.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 43mm RX100 VII
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
RX100 VII
102 × 58 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VII
102 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
RX100 VII
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
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
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 100 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX100 VII
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
357 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
94 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 12 fps — 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
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
RX100 VII
Pros
- ✓Pocketable zoom range
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Great travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Expensive
- –Small controls
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, MISSION 1 PRO or RX100 VII?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for RX100 VII — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and RX100 VII?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and RX100 VII is 20.1 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and RX100 VII have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX100 VII does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the RX100 VII?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. RX100 VII reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and RX100 VII?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and RX100 VII weighs 302 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 95 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and RX100 VII record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. RX100 VII: 4K up to 30p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and RX100 VII weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. RX100 VII: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 260 shots for the RX100 VII, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and RX100 VII at $1,299. The MISSION 1 PRO is $599 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 Sony press materials.