Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Released Sep 2018
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
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 2.4 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BPocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- BPocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BPocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
- BPocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 15 fps)
- BPocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 6 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 4mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 16mm thinner than Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 60 g heavier than Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
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 4K
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Reasons to choose
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 18.96 MP — higher is better
Weight
520 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓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 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Pros
- ✓Affordable BRAW
- ✓Great value
- ✓MFT lens options
Cons
- –No stills AF
- –Crop sensor
- –Screen not tilting
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
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 10.0/10 versus 8.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 520 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 60 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 640 shots for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro at $2,495. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $1,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.