Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Super 35 cinema box with EF mount, 6K BRAW, built-in ND, and tilting screen.
$2,495
Released Feb 2021
GoPro
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Released Sep 2024
HERO13 Black is 3.6 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
HERO13 Black
8 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 520 g)
- BHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BHERO13 Black has higher Resolution (27.6 MP vs 21.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 66mm wider, 47mm taller, and 54mm thicker than HERO13 Black.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 361 g heavier than HERO13 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 34mm HERO13 Black
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
HERO13 Black: 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 Pro
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Reasons to choose
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
159 g vs 520 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Built-in ND
- ✓EF mount versatility
Cons
- –Poor stills AF
- –Large for pocket name
- –Battery hungry
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or HERO13 Black?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and HERO13 Black?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and HERO13 Black have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while hERO13 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the HERO13 Black?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 20 fps electronic. HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and HERO13 Black?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 520 g and HERO13 Black weighs 159 g, so the HERO13 Black is 361 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and HERO13 Black record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 4K up to 60p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and HERO13 Black weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: Yes. HERO13 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 640 shots for the HERO13 Black, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $2,096 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.