Upgrade Guide

GoPro MISSION 1→GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

MISSION 1
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GoPro
MISSION 1
£529
2026
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MISSION 1 PRO ILS
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MISSION 1 PRO ILS
£599 (+£70)
2026
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The MISSION 1 PRO ILS offers little measurable spec improvement over the MISSION 1. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Spec MISSION 1 MISSION 1 PRO ILS
Price £529 £599
Released 2026 2026
Sensor 1" CMOS (50MP) 1" CMOS (50MP)
Resolution 50MP 50MP
Video 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps, 10-bit GP-Log2 8K 60fps, 8K Open Gate, 4K 240fps, 10-bit GP-Log2
Stabilisation HyperSmooth with 360° Horizon Lock (EIS) HyperSmooth (EIS)
Weight 207g 197g ↑
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Mount Fixed lens (15–27 mm-eq f/2.8) Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards 1× microSD (V30) 1× microSD (V30)
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