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
Xtra
Sphra360
8K 360-degree camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, 100MP panoramic photos, 5K single-lens mode, 10-bit X-Log, 105GB built-in storage, and Bullet Time up to 240fps.
$329
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
MISSION 1 PRO is 7 months newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
Sphra360
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSphra360 has higher AF frame coverage (360 % vs 0 %)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 170 Mbps)
- BSphra360 has lower Weight (181 g vs 580 g)
- BSphra360 has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 50 MP)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
Sphra360
36 × 81 × 61 mm
181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 98mm wider, 10mm taller, and 11mm thicker than Sphra360.
MISSION 1 PRO is 399 g heavier than Sphra360.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm MISSION 1 PRO · 61mm Sphra360
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
Sphra360
36 × 81 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
Sphra360
36 × 61 mm
Sensor size, to scale
MISSION 1 PRO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 170 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, ProRes
AA filter
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
Eye AF
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
Reasons to choose
Sphra360
AF frame coverage
360 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds MotionMaster, 360 Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61.3
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
181 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 50 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
Sphra360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video, 100MP 360 photos
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor with f/1.9
- ✓5K 60fps single-lens mode
- ✓105GB built-in + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –~100 min battery
- –360° stitching needed
- –10m waterproof 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 video, MISSION 1 PRO or Sphra360?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 9.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Sphra360 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Sphra360?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and Sphra360 is 100 MP, so the Sphra360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Sphra360 have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Sphra360 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Sphra360?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 580 g and Sphra360 weighs 181 g, so the Sphra360 is 399 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Sphra360 record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. Sphra360: 4K up to 120p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and Sphra360 weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. Sphra360: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 640 shots for the Sphra360, giving the Sphra360 the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and Sphra360 at $329. The Sphra360 is $371 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 Xtra press materials.