Upgrade Guide
GoPro MISSION 1→GoPro LIT HERO
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The LIT HERO offers little measurable spec improvement over the MISSION 1. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution12MP (down from 50MP — optimised for low light)
Full spec comparison
| Spec | MISSION 1 | LIT HERO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £219 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 1" CMOS (50MP) | 1/2.8" CMOS | |
| Resolution | 50MP | 12MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps, 10-bit GP-Log2 | 4K 60fps | |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth with 360° Horizon Lock (EIS) | Applied in post (Quik app) | |
| Weight | 207g | 93g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Mount | Fixed lens (15–27 mm-eq f/2.8) | Fixed lens (15 mm-eq f/2.3) | |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD (V30) | 1× microSD (A2 V30) |
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