Thenewcamera.com Exclusive Report: GoPro is planning to launch its own professional-grade low-light camera as early as 2026 and two more cameras before the end of 2025. We all know that GoPro leads the US action camera market. But the major move is now — they are planning to announce their own professional-grade low-light camera in the market, and this is what GoPro CEO Nick Woodman is saying:
“Another important area in an adjacent product category that makes sense for GoPro to play in, but that we do not currently participate in today, is the higher-end low-light camera category for vloggers, prosumers, and professionals. That’s an exciting opportunity for us to participate in starting next year,” Woodman said in an interview during the Oppenheimer 28th Annual Technology, Internet, and Communications Conference.
Based on the gathered information, the GoPro announcement of a professional-grade low-light camera as early as 2026 completely aligns with the perfect strategic push into the vlogging prosumer market, which was largely avoided until now by GoPro.
Let’s discuss the possible set of specs of the upcoming GoPro prosumer camera.
What’s Coming in 2026 from GoPro
If we see from a wider perspective, GoPro already has a range of action cameras, and recently with the GoPro Max 2, they have entered the 360-degree camera market. Now, the two leftover zones that DJI is already in are:
- The Ultrapopular DJI Pocket series is specifically made for professional vloggers and content creators.
- And second is drones. For now, we don’t think that during the interview, CEO Woodman was talking about entering the drone market right now, so what we can assume is:
GoPro will soon enter the market with its compact vlogging camera with a larger sensor for better low-light performance, which will be very similar to the DJI Osmo Pocket series, creating a brand new consumer base for itself.
Why 2026? GoPro’s Strategic Timing
GoPro’s roadmap is very clear — they want to dominate the action camera market, and they’ve already taken steps by introducing the GoPro Max 2 360 camera. Now they are planning to introduce a dedicated camera with a larger sensor for content creators and professionals. Who knows, the next move might be to cover the drone space.
GoPro Upcoming Prosumer Camera Specification Analysis
1. Large sensor for better low-light performance
GoPro’s current lineup, all the Hero series that we have seen so far — I’m not talking about the upcoming, but all those announced before mid-2025 — consisted of a 1/1.3-inch sensor, which obviously struggles in low-light performance, especially while using higher ISO levels.
Major rivals like DJI are now using upgraded 1-inch sensors in most of their upcoming cameras and drones that have enhanced low-light performance and vibrant color output due to the wider dynamic range of a larger sensor. So, opting for a 1-inch sensor for their upcoming camera will be an excellent decision to deliver:
- Superior low-light performance: Reduced noise for clean footage in dim settings.
- Enhanced dynamic range: Vibrant colors and details for cinematic vlogs.
- Professional-grade video quality: 4K/60fps with advanced color grading for prosumer creators.
If GoPro opts for a 1-inch sensor, it will mirror the greatness of the existing DJI Osmo Pocket 3’s 1-inch sensor, which excels in low-light performance and performs even better than iPhones for recording videos.
2. Built-in gimbal meets HyperSmooth for unmatched stability
GoPro is already known for its HyperSmooth image stabilization technology. Now, since they are working on their largest camera specifically for vloggers and content creators — other than 360 and action cameras — it will include a 3-axis gimbal that we have already seen in the DJI Pocket series cameras. With the help of HyperSmooth image stabilization, paired with 3-axis gimbal support, we’ll get unmatched stability.
3. Modular design for ultimate flexibility
We are expecting GoPro to enhance its entire ecosystem that a creator would love to be a part of — very similar to the DJI ecosystem.
- External microphones: Crisp audio for professional content creation via external mic support.
- Modular screens: Flip-out screens to enhance the overall creativity of solo creators and for easy framing.
- Extended battery grip + tripods: Extended battery and tripod accessories to enhance battery life during long travels where backup is critical.
How Does It Stack Up Against the DJI Osmo Pocket 3
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a vlogging camera that has already set a standard among professional content creators. It has a large 1-inch sensor, a dedicated 3-axis gimbal, and a compact design. GoPro already has a big consumer base in the action camera market and is one of the leading camera makers in that space. If they expand their product range, people will surely love to buy and try them out. So, it’s a real threat to the DJI Pocket series now that GoPro is entering their space.
GoPro Vlogging Revolution Starts in 2026
GoPro’s 2026 low-light vlogging camera — paired with a large 1-inch sensor, a 3-axis gimbal, fused with HyperSmooth technology, and a rugged design — is going to redefine the creator tools already available to us. Now in 2026, they will move into vlogging, which really feels inevitable — a logical evolution of the entire GoPro series that will shape a very distinct future for the entire vlogging market.
We’re really excited about this new product. Stay tuned to TheNewCamera.com for updates related to the GoPro 2026 release and more camera news!
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