Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
GoPro
MISSION 1 PRO
Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.
$700
Launch priceReleased May 2026
MISSION 1 PRO is 7.7 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (25 vs 100)
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has lower Weight (207 g vs 580 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 56mm wider, 41mm taller, and 44mm thicker than MISSION 1 PRO.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 373 g heavier than MISSION 1 PRO.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 28mm MISSION 1 PRO
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
MISSION 1 PRO: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1 PRO
Codecs
Adds MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
207 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 18.96 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Pros
- ✓Affordable BRAW
- ✓Great value
- ✓MFT lens options
Cons
- –No stills AF
- –Crop sensor
- –Screen not tilting
MISSION 1 PRO
Pros
- ✓8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
- ✓50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
- ✓8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
- ✓GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
- ✓20m waterproof without housing
Cons
- –Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
- –Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
- –New platform — limited third-party support
- –Subscriber discount required for best price
Decided which one is right for you?
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or MISSION 1 PRO?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and MISSION 1 PRO?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the MISSION 1 PRO?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and MISSION 1 PRO?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 373 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 520 shots for the MISSION 1 PRO, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The MISSION 1 PRO is $595 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and GoPro press materials.