Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
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
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BPocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 15 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has lower Weight (580 g vs 1240 g)
- BPocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Resolution (21.2 MP vs 18.96 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 × 112 mm
1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 46mm narrower, 32mm shorter, and 40mm thinner than Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 660 g lighter than Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 112 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
1.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 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 4K
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
Weight
580 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Eye AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
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
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 18.96 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K scores 7.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 580g — compact and travel-friendly.
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 does not have IBIS.
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 50 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 1240 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 660 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: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 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: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro at $2,835. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $1,540 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic press materials.