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
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 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has lower Weight (580 g vs 1240 g)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BMISSION 1 PRO 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
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MISSION 1 PRO
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 46mm wider, 32mm taller, and 40mm thicker than MISSION 1 PRO.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 660 g heavier than MISSION 1 PRO.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 72mm MISSION 1 PRO
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
134 × 91 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
MISSION 1 PRO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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, USB-C external media
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1 PRO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
580 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
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
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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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or MISSION 1 PRO?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and MISSION 1 PRO?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro 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 Pro and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the MISSION 1 PRO?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and MISSION 1 PRO?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 580 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 660 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. MISSION 1 PRO: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The MISSION 1 PRO is $2,135 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and GoPro press materials.