See the press release from GoPro about these new Mission 1 cameras.
A bit more info: “Although they could be used as action cameras, that is not their primary purpose. GoPro is targeting a new market, and the new MISSION Series is aimed more at content creators and professional users.”
The good news is that GPS comes onboard for all the cameras.
Looks like a replaceable/detachable lens system and a 1” sensor.
GoPro is finally growing up. 
First, MAX2. Next, MISSION 1…
Nice! I’m very curious what the quality will be… I hope it will not be too expensive…
Oh, I am afraid it is going to be expensive, especially given the current state of global economy and the crazy bonanza we are all in… 
My guess is that the camera has already been delayed like a year or more due to the pandemic and resulting supply chain issues. MAX2 was most certainly delayed. MAX 2025 was the obvious “season filler”.
And, there is already one thing I do not like about the MISSON 1: It comes with a new battery form factor, which is incompatible with every other GoPro product. I do not get why GoPro had to create a separate battery form factor for every camera iteration lately. Yeah, I do understand that there are electrical requirements and battery chemistry and battery technology move quickly. But man, this must be economically and ecologically so unsustainable in the long run. Not to mention that most probably these special form factors are each made by a single supplier only and thus they have created new critical dependencies. No third party battery vendor is going to setup a production line for a single device only. Well, maybe that’s the reason? Anyhow, imho this situation is horrible.
I find it astonishing that camera manufacturers seem to have such a hard time offering waterproof contacts for an external power supply. I’ve solved this problem for my camera, so batteries are no longer an issue for me. I can report that I’m living a very relaxed life these days.
The battery is compatible with the Hero 13 Black, that’s good news, I don’t know where you read of a different battery? It’s indeed delivered with a new type, but it’s backwards compatible.
Enduro 2 Battery: The 2150mAh Enduro 2 Battery delivers longer runtimes, fast-charging and a wider range of thermal performance compared to previous GoPro batteries. It’s also compatible with HERO13 Black. The MISSION 1 Series cameras can also work with the older HERO13 Black Enduro battery (albeit for shorter runtimes).
I’ve got this one on my Max 2, it’s pretty waterproof for rain, especially if the battery door is located to the back. There is a rubber piece around the USB port. I’ve also got the Hero 13 variant for outside (hiking/biking) use.
They must have updated the announcement. Initially, it just said that it uses a “new Enduro type battery”, not clarifying that it is an existing (HERO13 Black compatible) form factor with new chemistry and/or internal structure. Either way, what is it? GoPro’s fifth battery form factor? Alright, HERO13 Black makes one. What about the rest?
Well, good for you. Maybe you can sell your patent to GoPro so that everybody can benefit? 
The Max 2 has unfortunately a different format, I was hoping it was the same as the Hero 13, but no… They should make 1 formfactor for all the devices.
Mein Workflow ist CC0
Good point is that they use Micro Four Thirds lenses. I already have a bunch of them, including fish eye. Bad point : will I be able to buy it???
I received today the Mission 1, I will test and compare it against the Hero 13, especially the low light conditions (heavily clouded, etc).
It’s a lot bigger and a little heavier than the Hero 13.
Very cool, looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
I compared an hour ago the Hero 13 and Mission 1 Pro with a drive in little diffuse sunlight, I put the json data in Gemini, you can find it below:
Remarks: Settings are the same, except the resolution (8K vs 4K).
Battery is slightly better, but not a big difference. The 8K recording is probably the reason.
{
"hero13_HDR_meta.json": {
"format_bitrate": "120002873",
"duration": "564.960000",
"firmware": "H24.01.02.10.00",
"location": "+52.3592+005.4846/",
"video": {
"resolution": "3840x2160",
"codec": "hevc",
"profile": "Main 10",
"color_space": "bt709",
"color_transfer": "bt709",
"color_primaries": "bt709",
"bitrate": "119716444",
"fps": "50/1"
},
"audio": {
"codec": "aac",
"sample_rate": "48000",
"bitrate": "189252"
},
"telemetry_gpmd": {
"bitrate": "74790"
},
"timecode_tmcd": {
"present": true
}
},
"hero13_no_HDR_meta.json": {
"format_bitrate": "120068495",
"duration": "267.260000",
"firmware": "H24.01.02.10.00",
"location": "+52.3488+005.4955/",
"video": {
"resolution": "3840x2160",
"codec": "hevc",
"profile": "Main 10",
"color_space": "bt709",
"color_transfer": "bt709",
"color_primaries": "bt709",
"bitrate": "119801162",
"fps": "50/1"
},
"audio": {
"codec": "aac",
"sample_rate": "48000",
"bitrate": "189254"
},
"telemetry_gpmd": {
"bitrate": "58349"
},
"timecode_tmcd": {
"present": true
}
},
"mission1_HDR_meta.json": {
"format_bitrate": "240495576",
"duration": "384.000000",
"firmware": "H26.01.01.10.00",
"location": null,
"video": {
"resolution": "7680x4320",
"codec": "hevc",
"profile": "Main 10",
"color_space": "bt2020nc",
"color_transfer": "arib-std-b67",
"color_primaries": "bt2020",
"bitrate": "239995092",
"fps": "50/1"
},
"audio": {
"codec": "aac",
"sample_rate": "48000",
"bitrate": "253189"
},
"telemetry_gpmd": {
"bitrate": "224702"
},
"timecode_tmcd": {
"present": true
}
},
"mission1_no_HDR_meta.json": {
"format_bitrate": "240490100",
"duration": "267.260000",
"firmware": "H26.01.01.10.00",
"location": null,
"video": {
"resolution": "7680x4320",
"codec": "hevc",
"profile": "Main 10",
"color_space": "bt709",
"color_transfer": "bt709",
"color_primaries": "bt709",
"bitrate": "239987265",
"fps": "50/1"
},
"audio": {
"codec": "aac",
"sample_rate": "48000",
"bitrate": "253191"
},
"telemetry_gpmd": {
"bitrate": "226788"
},
"timecode_tmcd": {
"present": true
}
}
}
An analysis of the ffprobe JSON metadata reveals that the GoPro Mission 1 is not merely an incremental upgrade to the Hero 13, but a fundamentally different camera aimed at professional workflows. The most significant differences lie in the implementation of true broadcast-standard HDR, a massive increase in telemetry data volume, and double the video resolution and bitrate.
Below is a detailed technical comparison based on the extracted metadata streams.
The primary video stream (hevc / H.265 Main 10 profile) shows a massive leap in raw capture capabilities:
Hero 13: Records in 4K (3840x2160) at exactly 50 fps, utilizing a bitrate of approximately 120 Mbps.
Mission 1: Records in 8K (7680x4320) at 50 fps, utilizing a bitrate of approximately 240 Mbps
This is the most critical difference for colorists and post-production workflows. While both cameras shoot in 10-bit color depth (yuv420p10le), their approach to High Dynamic Range (HDR) is completely different:
Hero 13 (HDR Mode): The metadata flags the color space, color transfer, and color primaries all as bt709 (Rec.709). This indicates that the Hero 13 creates an internally tone-mapped “HDR-like” image, but forces it into a Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) color container.
Mission 1 (HDR Mode): The metadata correctly flags the color space as bt2020nc (Rec.2020) and the transfer function as arib-std-b67 (HLG - Hybrid Log-Gamma).
Both cameras embed a dedicated data stream (gpmd) containing the gyroscopic, accelerometer, and camera settings data.
Hero 13: The GPMD stream operates at a bitrate of ~58 to 75 kbps.
Mission 1: The GPMD stream operates at a significantly higher bitrate of ~225 to 226 kbps.
The Mission 1 records roughly three times the volume of telemetry data. This strongly implies a much higher polling rate (frequency) for the IMU sensors. For VFX artists and drone operators using stabilization software like Gyroflow, this denser data will result in significantly smoother and more accurate post-stabilization and camera tracking.
Both cameras record stereo audio using the AAC codec at a 48 kHz sample rate (fltp), but the Mission 1 allocates more bandwidth to the audio stream:
Hero 13: Audio bitrate of ~189 kbps.
Mission 1: Audio bitrate of ~253 kbps.
Looking at the global container tags (format-level metadata):
Hero 13: Displays clear, embedded GPS coordinates in the global header (e.g., location: "+52.3592+005.4846/").
Mission 1: The standard location tags are completely absent (null) in the MP4 headers.
There are two possibilities here: either the Mission 1 did not have a GPS satellite lock at the time of recording, or GoPro has restructured its firmware (H26.x vs the Hero 13’s H24.x) to hide GPS coordinates exclusively inside the complex binary GPMF stream rather than exposing them in the basic MP4 header.
Both Cameras: Both the Hero 13 and Mission 1 include a dedicated Timecode stream (codec_tag_string: "tmcd").
This confirms both cameras support timecode embedding, ensuring they can be synced effortlessly in multi-cam timelines.
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] 20:33:58.338 - INFO - Extracting video information: ffprobe -print_format json -hide_banner -show_format -show_streams D:\Mapillary\Hero\Mission1_HDR.MP4
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Input #0, mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2, from ‘D:\Mapillary\Hero\Mission1_HDR.MP4’:
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] major_brand : mp41
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] minor_version : 538120216
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] compatible_brands: mp41
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] creation_time : 2026-05-30T17:44:47.000000Z
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] firmware : H26.01.01.10.00
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Duration: 00:06:24.00, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 240495 kb/s
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Stream #0:00x1: Video: hevc (Main 10) (hvc1 / 0x31637668), yuv420p10le(pc, bt2020nc/bt2020/arib-std-b67), 7680x4320 [SAR 1:1 DAR 16:9], 239995 kb/s, 50 fps, 50 tbr, 50k tbn (default)
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] creation_time : 2026-05-30T17:44:47.000000Z
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] handler_name : GoPro H.265
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] encoder : GoPro H.265 encoder
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] timecode : 19:44:47:14
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Side data:
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Display Matrix: rotation of -180.00 degrees
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Stream #0:1[0x2]: Audio: aac (LC) (mp4a / 0x6134706D), 48000 Hz, stereo, fltp, 253 kb/s (default)
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] creation_time : 2026-05-30T17:44:47.000000Z
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] handler_name : GoPro AAC
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] timecode : 19:44:47:14
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Stream #0:20x3: Data: none (tmcd / 0x64636D74) (default)
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] creation_time : 2026-05-30T17:44:47.000000Z
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] handler_name : GoPro TCD
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] timecode : 19:44:47:14
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Stream #0:30x4: Data: bin_data (gpmd / 0x646D7067), 224 kb/s (default)
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] creation_time : 2026-05-30T17:44:47.000000Z
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] handler_name : GoPro MET
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Unsupported codec with id 0 for input stream 2
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] Unsupported codec with id 98314 for input stream 3
[20:33:58] [mapillary_tools.exe] 20:33:58.374 - INFO - Extracting video metdata
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Extracting videos: 0%| | 0/1 [00:00<?, ?videos/s]
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Extracting videos: 100%|##########| 1/1 [00:09<00:00, 9.80s/videos]
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Extracting videos: 100%|##########| 1/1 [00:09<00:00, 9.84s/videos]
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] 20:34:08.225 - INFO - Found total 3833 GPS points
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] 20:34:08.225 - INFO - Extracting video samples
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] 20:34:08.227 - INFO - Extracting video samples
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] 20:34:08.261 - INFO - Found total 19200 video samples
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] 20:34:08.261 - INFO - Interpolating video samples in the time range from 0.0 to 383.9
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] 20:34:08.319 - INFO - Found total 19196 interpolated video samples
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] 20:34:08.337 - INFO - Selected 5161 video samples by the minimal sample distance 1.2
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] 20:34:08.351 - INFO - Running ffmpeg: ffmpeg -nostdin -hide_banner -i D:\Mapillary\Hero\Mission1_HDR.MP4 -map 0:0 -filter_script:v C:\Users\miche\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp7poj70ln -vsync 0 -frames:v 5161 -qscale:v 2 D:\Mapillary\Samples_Hero\Mission1_HDR.mly_ffmpeg_Mission1_HDR.MP4_24504_1780166048\Mission1_HDR_0_%06d.jpg
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] -vsync is deprecated. Use -fps_mode
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Passing a number to -vsync is deprecated, use a string argument as described in the manual.
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Input #0, mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2, from ‘D:\Mapillary\Hero\Mission1_HDR.MP4’:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] major_brand : mp41
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] minor_version : 538120216
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] compatible_brands: mp41
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] creation_time : 2026-05-30T17:44:47.000000Z
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] firmware : H26.01.01.10.00
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Duration: 00:06:24.00, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 240495 kb/s
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Stream #0:00x1: Video: hevc (Main 10) (hvc1 / 0x31637668), yuv420p10le(pc, bt2020nc/bt2020/arib-std-b67), 7680x4320 [SAR 1:1 DAR 16:9], 239995 kb/s, 50 fps, 50 tbr, 50k tbn (default)
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] creation_time : 2026-05-30T17:44:47.000000Z
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] handler_name : GoPro H.265
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] encoder : GoPro H.265 encoder
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] timecode : 19:44:47:14
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Side data:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Display Matrix: rotation of -180.00 degrees
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Stream #0:1[0x2]: Audio: aac (LC) (mp4a / 0x6134706D), 48000 Hz, stereo, fltp, 253 kb/s (default)
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] creation_time : 2026-05-30T17:44:47.000000Z
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] handler_name : GoPro AAC
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] timecode : 19:44:47:14
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Stream #0:20x3: Data: none (tmcd / 0x64636D74) (default)
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] creation_time : 2026-05-30T17:44:47.000000Z
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] handler_name : GoPro TCD
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] timecode : 19:44:47:14
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Stream #0:30x4: Data: bin_data (gpmd / 0x646D7067), 224 kb/s (default)
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] creation_time : 2026-05-30T17:44:47.000000Z
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] handler_name : GoPro MET
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Stream mapping:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Stream #0:0 → #0:0 (hevc (native) → mjpeg (native))
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Output #0, image2, to ‘D:\Mapillary\Samples_Hero\Mission1_HDR.mly_ffmpeg_Mission1_HDR.MP4_24504_1780166048\Mission1_HDR_0_%06d.jpg’:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] major_brand : mp41
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] minor_version : 538120216
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] compatible_brands: mp41
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] firmware : H26.01.01.10.00
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] encoder : Lavf62.12.100
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Stream #0:0(eng): Video: mjpeg, yuv420p(pc, bt2020nc/bt2020/arib-std-b67, progressive), 7680x4320 [SAR 1:1 DAR 16:9], q=2-31, 200 kb/s, 50 fps, 50 tbn (default)
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Metadata:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] encoder : Lavc62.28.100 mjpeg
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] creation_time : 2026-05-30T17:44:47.000000Z
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] handler_name : GoPro H.265
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] timecode : 19:44:47:14
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] Side data:
[20:34:08] [mapillary_tools.exe] CPB properties: bitrate max/min/avg: 0/0/200000 buffer size: 0 vbv_delay: N/A
Example of sampled Mapillary_tools pictures (HDR enabled, but mapillary is not using the HDR data unfortunately, the HDR video is impressive!).
Left Mission 1, Right the Hero 13.
The sampled file size is 947,8 kB for Mission 1 and 393,1 kB for Hero 13.
Detailed screenshots of the video (on a non-HDR screen)
@boris No issues with Mapillary_tools and Mapillary desktop app, both are extracting the GPS data without any errors.
The GPS sampling rate is still 10 Hz, just like the Hero 13.
The HDR version of the Mission 1 is uploaded with the desktop uploader, I will upload the link when it’s processed, the same for a Youtube version.
Thank you for sharing your tests, findings, and samples of the HERO 13 and MISSION 1.
However, I wish you would have tested the camera(s) rather at 25 fps and in SDR mode because these settings are closer to what one would actually use to capture for Mapillary. Mapillary does not support SDR anyway and the results would bear more wight if the output came in SDR directly from the camera rather than being later down-sampled to SDR. 8K at 240 Mbps is impressive though. The higher resolution and wider color range definitely punch 
through in the examples. Did you set both cameras to identical EV compensation?
I am specifically interested in the MISSION 1’s photo “Time Lapse Mode”:
Native white balance mode look like (SDR & HDR)?Thank you!
I shoot all my videos in 50 fps (except on the Max 2, 25 fps is the max at 8K). HDR was just a test, it’s not suitable for Mapillary, the conversion steps brings some images issues, SDR is my standard setting.
The EV compensation was on both cameras +0.5, that’s what I always use on all the GoPros, only when it’s cloudy, then I use +1.0, depends on the light.
Extra info: The door is the same as on the Hero 13, they are interchangable. Battery also (the standard Enduro battery is charging with 8 W, the Enduro 2 with 24 W).
On the OLED screen is also the exposure time, ISO, EV compensation and White Balance visible.
Below the available settings:
Photo Interval
TimeLapse
Photo Exif tags:
ExifTool Version Number : 13.40
File Name : GP010003.JPG
Directory : .
File Size : 8.4 MB
File Modification Date/Time : 2026:05:31 10:10:57+02:00
File Access Date/Time : 2026:05:31 10:11:04+02:00
File Creation Date/Time : 2026:05:31 10:10:57+02:00
File Permissions : -rw-rw-rw-
File Type : JPEG
File Type Extension : jpg
MIME Type : image/jpeg
Exif Byte Order : Big-endian (Motorola, MM)
Image Description : DCIM\100GOPRO\GP010003.JPG
Make : GoPro
Orientation : Horizontal (normal)
X Resolution : 72
Y Resolution : 72
Resolution Unit : inches
Software : H26.01.01.10.00
Modify Date : 2026:05:31 10:10:11
Y Cb Cr Positioning : Centered
Exposure Time : 1/48
F Number : 2.8
Exposure Program : Program AE
ISO : 143
Exif Version : 0221
Date/Time Original : 2026:05:31 10:10:11
Create Date : 2026:05:31 10:10:11
Offset Time : +02:00
Offset Time Original : +02:00
Offset Time Digitized : +02:00
Sub Sec Time : 2330
Sub Sec Time Original : 2330
Sub Sec Time Digitized : 2330
Components Configuration : Y, Cb, Cr, -
Compressed Bits Per Pixel : 0.003571428571
Shutter Speed Value : 1/64
Aperture Value : 2.6
Max Aperture Value : 2.6
Subject Distance : 0 m
Metering Mode : Average
Light Source : Daylight
Flash : No flash function
Focal Length : 5.1 mm
Warning : [minor] Unrecognized MakerNotes
Flashpix Version : …
Color Space : sRGB
Exif Image Width : 8192
Exif Image Height : 6144
Interoperability Index : R98 - DCF basic file (sRGB)
Interoperability Version : 0100
Exposure Index : 1.066730489
Sensing Method : One-chip color area
File Source : Digital Camera
Scene Type : Directly photographed
Custom Rendered : Normal
Exposure Mode : Auto
Digital Zoom Ratio : 1
Focal Length In 35mm Format : 16 mm
Scene Capture Type : Landscape
Gain Control : None
Contrast : Normal
Saturation : Normal
Device Setting Description : (Binary data 4 bytes, use -b option to extract)
Subject Distance Range : Unknown
Serial Number : C3571324519810
Lens Model : Standard
Compression : JPEG (old-style)
Thumbnail Offset : 44032
Thumbnail Length : 18115
MPF Version : 0100
Number Of Images : 2
MP Image Flags : Dependent child image
MP Image Format : JPEG
MP Image Type : Large Thumbnail (VGA equivalent)
MP Image Length : 155895
MP Image Start : 8211899
Dependent Image 1 Entry Number : 0
Dependent Image 2 Entry Number : 0
Image UID List : (Binary data 66 bytes, use -b option to extract)
Total Frames : 1
Metadata Version : 8.2.4
Firmware Version : H26.01.01.10.00
Camera Serial Number : C3571324519810
Camera Model Name : MISSION 1 PRO
Chapter Number : 1
Auto Rotation : Up
Spot Meter : No
White Balance : AUTO
Sharpness : MED
Color Mode : NATURAL
Protune ISO Mode : AUTO
Exposure Compensation : +0.5
Rate : OFF
Horizon Control : Off
HDR Setting : OFF
Lens Projection : GPRO
Sensor Readout Time : 31.3449993133545
Gravity Vector : (Binary data 56 bytes, use -b option to extract)
Image Orientation : (Binary data 7 bytes, use -b option to extract)
Camera Orientation : (Binary data 79 bytes, use -b option to extract)
Creation Date : 2026:05:31 10:10:11
Schedule Capture : No
Capture Delay Timer : 0
Duration Setting : NO_LIMIT
Time Zone : +02:00
Orientation Data Present : Yes
Health Logs : 2 106 53 109 131 0 0 0 0 223 201 204 201 197 59 156 236 229 63 1 159 166 130 201 251 141 206 193 159 36 202 171 252 47 222 87 74 18 209 89 14 23 39 223 135 126 87 110 132 163 145 225 77 205 104 152 194 218 227 75 187 39 192 18 88 224 28 182 117 176 117 16 213 138 211 106 243 173 249 101 0 155 249 73 164 41 193 196 162 169 121 86 68 62 16 82 162 38 90 214 117 227 251 37 76 30 94 139 94 206 252 213 196 42 14 81 251 122 115 86 98 71 45 243 240 94 142 191 15 101 167 224 147 120 11 6 100
Device Name : Large FOV
Auto Boost Score : 0
Diagonal Field Of View : 155.587661743164
Field Of View : Wide
Mapping X Mode : x1
Mapping X Coefficients : 1
Mapping Y Mode : y1
Mapping Y Coefficients : 1
Polynomial Power : r0, r1, r2, r3, r4, r5, r6, r7
Polynomial Coefficients : 0 2.90946674346924 0.272073268890381 -2.69618248939514 2.31196141242981 -1.11262052088917e-12 7.4896751127429e-13 0
Zoom Scale Normalization : 0.511978149414062
Aspect Ratio Unwarped : 1.33333337306976
Aspect Ratio Warped : 1.33333337306976
Image Width : 8192
Image Height : 6144
Encoding Process : Baseline DCT, Huffman coding
Bits Per Sample : 8
Color Components : 3
Y Cb Cr Sub Sampling : YCbCr4:2:2 (2 1)
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SDR Mapillary footage: https://www.mapillary.com/app/user/thewizard?lat=52.348724283457&lng=5.4953042845369&z=17&focus=photo&pKey=832413626613524
HDR Mapillary footage: https://www.mapillary.com/app/user/thewizard?lat=52.35546764618897&lng=5.465196269373905&z=17&focus=photo&pKey=27973205375601449
One remark, there is an option for motion blur, it was on it’s standard setting, I changed it today to reduce motion blur.
Hey, this is great info! Thank you @TheWizard for going through all the details. I really appreciate it.
Generally speaking, it looks like GoPro has done their homework. This is very encouraging!
Great, this makes for a true “apples to apples” comparison. Thanks.
Oh man, this is so much more useful and practical to have all the key settings displayed directly on the screen rather than buried in a cascading menu. You know exactly what your next capture will look like after releasing the trigger. Mirroring settings on a smartphone is not particularly helpful either when you are in the field in motion with the camera. Nobody wants to juggle two devices on foot. Things are very different when the camera is mounted in/on a car or on a bicycle. So, this is definitely a tangible improvement. I did not even think to ask about it. Thank you for mentioning this.
Hmm, 12 MP every 0.5 s is something other GoPros have been capable of doing already. 50 MP every 3 s is a bit sparse imho, even when on foot. I wish GoPro could have perhaps found a compromise between resolution and a 1 s interval. This would have been much more adequate for mapping. So, not much improvement in this aspect. Though, I would love to see wide angle 50 MP sequences on Mapillary. Reconstruction should work awesome!
This is super great to see! Having the RTC synced automatically to the GPS clock signal is one of key features for mapping. Well actually, it should have been a standard feature on all cameras that have a built-in GPS receiver. But hey, 
we are talking about GoPro here, doing things the GoPro way.
This is good news too. Raw capture is like a must have feature when targeting professional customers. Great too see. Thanks!
Yes, finally, we have shutter speed ranges on a GoPro! This is what pros expect (not that I count myself as a pro photographer but I could use this feature too).
Thank you also for the detailed Exif tag listings. I am particularly happy that MISSION 1 also writes OffsetTime* and SubSecTime* tags. This was long overdue for a GPS enabled camera.
Further highly appreciated Exif tags are lens distortion coefficients. Also long overdue on GoPros.
So, MISSION 1 is basically in a weird spot for mapping. Optically it is overkill for this use case but the firmware finally does what it should do for mapping. We will see how it fairs in all other use cases, especially those it has been originally designed for. 
There seems to be not much visible difference between the two on Mapillary. However, MISSION 1 is definitely capable of visibly much smoother color gradients than other GoPro cameras. It is probably due to how MISSION 1 handles color spaces internally. It also strongly suggest that the sensor readout is always in 10 bits per color component. The image processor does not seem to switch between 8 bit and 10 bit sensor readout for SDR and HDR respectively. All it seems to do is to down-sample to 8 bit for SDR content. This is good to know and a smart design decision on GoPro’s side.
Yeah, I have noticed it too. I would also recommend to turn it off for mapping. Motion blur is more useful for movie making or when you want to give your videos a certain sense of atmosphere.
I may be mistaken but it looks to me like the MISSION 1 was not entirely sure what to focus on, your windshield or the horizon. Does it have a focus setting?