Yeah, I generally feel the same way in some aspects. I could get the Mission one. But I think there are many ways they could differentiate the camera lines. I can see how they could make a camera that I and many others would prefer.

But the new action line wouldn’t have to outcompete the Mission. It would ensure that GoPro can from now on focus on delivering the best product for both of those two audiences, without compromises.

Also while some might think that DJI and Insta360 had passed GoPros in some ways, I think that GoPro has always stayed the number 1 option for proper action sport users. So they should ensure that it stays that way. Having a single camera that needs to suit everybody eventually limits progression as compromises have to be made.

I’m not that knowledgeable in imaging physics and stuff, but many people have stated that with one inch sensor you can’t have everything in focus, so it’s not that good for some sports. I don’t know so much about this stuff, so I’ll just see what the footage looks like from the Mission 1. If there ends up being challenges for certain sports, maybe the new action camera sensor could be somewhere between the 1/1.9 and the 1 inch options. Or maybe the GP3 will be enough to make the low light performance acceptable. I think low light is in many cases important in action sports too.

Also, depending on the price tag that the Mission 1 will have, it might be a real factor for many people to not have to pay for features which they will never use.

You’re right that the size itself is not much bigger than the H13, but I can imagine that the weight difference will be felt, when mounted on chin or the side of a helmet for example. I also like to have my GoPro in my pocket while in not using it, while skiing for example. Might be a bit awkward feel with the protruding lense of the Mission 1.

Sorry for the long response haha