Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Updated BMPCC 6K with larger battery, improved LCD hinge, and the same Super 35 HDR sensor.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased May 2022
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 4 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BMISSION 1 PRO has lower Weight (207 g vs 1260 g)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (25 vs 100)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 21.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
178 × 97 × 118 mm
1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 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 6K G2 is 100mm wider, 47mm taller, and 90mm thicker than MISSION 1 PRO.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 1053 g heavier than MISSION 1 PRO.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 28mm MISSION 1 PRO
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
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 6K G2
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 178, 97, 118
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
Weight
207 g vs 1260 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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 6K G2
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Super 35 HDR sensor
- ✓EF mount
- ✓More affordable than 6K Pro
Cons
- –No built-in ND
- –Poor stills AF
- –Battery life still limited
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
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or MISSION 1 PRO?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and MISSION 1 PRO?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 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 6K G2 and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the MISSION 1 PRO?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and MISSION 1 PRO?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 1053 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 520 shots for the MISSION 1 PRO, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The MISSION 1 PRO is $1,295 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and GoPro press materials.