Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Handheld 6K Super 35 cinema camera with 6144 × 3456 HDR sensor, dual native ISO, active EF mount, built-in motorized ND filters, 1500-nit tilting screen, and USB-C direct recording.
$2,835
Launch priceReleased 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
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
HERO13 Black is 3.6 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
HERO13 Black
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 1240 g)
- BHERO13 Black has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 20 fps)
- BHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 × 112 mm
1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 108mm wider, 72mm taller, and 78mm thicker than HERO13 Black.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 1119 g heavier than HERO13 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 34mm HERO13 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 112 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO13 Black
72 × 34 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
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
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 180, 123, 112
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, USB-C external media
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Reasons to choose
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
121 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only HERO13 Black supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or HERO13 Black?
HERO13 Black scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
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.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and HERO13 Black?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, 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 50 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 1240 g and HERO13 Black weighs 121 g, so the HERO13 Black is 1119 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and HERO13 Black record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 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: No. HERO13 Black: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $2,436 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.