PROTON Camera Innovations is a manufacturer specialized in ultra-miniaturization technology for cameras. By combining in-house developed chips with large sensors, we achieve one of the industry’s smallest broadcast standard cameras. Our cameras strike a balance between wide-angle capture, high dynamic range, excellent low-light performance, and low power consumption, making them suitable for a wide range of applications including sports broadcasting, live events, and drone installations. We introduced the smallest broadcast camera at the 2024 NAB Show, and the PROTON 4K 3D received the Best of Show award at the 2026 NAB Show.
Compare key specifications across all 12 PROTON camera models side by side. Find the right camera for your application by resolution, size, weight, weather resistance, and special features.
| CAMPCI-CAM-01 | RAINPCI-RAIN-01 | FLEXPCI-FLEX-01 | ZOOMPCI-ZOOM-01 | LIPSTICKPCI-LIPSTICK | PROPCI-PRO | HFRPCI-HFR | 4KPCI-4K | 4K FLEXPCI-4K-FLEX | 4K ZOOMPCI-4K-ZOOM | 4K ZOOM RAINPCI-4K-ZOOM-RAIN | 4K 3DPCI-4K-3D | |
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| Video Specifications | ||||||||||||
| Resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K 3D |
| Max Frame Rate | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 240 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Sensor Bit Depth | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit | 12 bit |
| Sensor Size | — | — | — | — | 1/3" | 2/3" | 2/3" | — | — | — | — | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Size & Weight | ||||||||||||
| Dimensions (mm) | 28×28×23 | 30×30×26 | Head: 28×28×20 |
50×50×73 | Ø19×58 | 30×30×49 | 36×36×90 | 28×28×34.5 | Head: 28×28×20 |
50×50×73 | 52×52×81 | Head×2: 28×28×20 |
| Weight | 24g | 39g | 37g | 234g | ~50g | 79g | 150g | 31g | 60g | 234g | 300g | — |
| Optics & Lens | ||||||||||||
| Max Field of View | 120° | 120° | 120° | 115° | — | — | — | 124° | 120° | 115° | 115° | — |
| Optical Zoom | — | — | — | 2.2x | — | — | — | — | — | 2.2x | 2.2x | — |
| Lens Mount | M12 | Fixed | M12 | Fixed | Fixed | C/CS | C/CS | M12 | M12 | Fixed | Fixed | M12 |
| Special Features | ||||||||||||
| Weatherproofing | — | IP67 | — | — | IP67 | — | — | — | — | — | IP67 | — |
| Detachable Head | — | — | ✓ up to 30cm | — | — | — | Detachable | — | ✓ up to 30cm | — | — | ×2 up to 30cm |
| Global Shutter | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Genlock | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stereo Microphone | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Audio Input | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tally Light | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 3D / Stereoscopic | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ Dual |
| Power & Connectivity | ||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 2.5W | 2.5W | 2.5W | 3.5W | 2.5W | 3.5W | 15W | 6W | 6W | 7W | 7W | 12W |
| Operating Voltage | 4.5–25V | 4.5–25V | 4.5–25V | 4.5–25V | 4–22V | 4.5–25V | 12–25V | 10–25V | 12–25V | 12–25V | 12–25V | 12–25V |
| Video Output | HD-SDI | HD-SDI | HD-SDI | HD-SDI | Integrated cable | 3G SDI | 4×3G SDI | — | — | 12G SDI | 12G SDI | 2×12G SDI |