Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Blackmagic
PYXIS 6K
Modular full-frame 6K cinema box camera with 13-stop dynamic range, dual native ISO, L-Mount, dual CFexpress slots, and 12G-SDI output.
$3,389
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
PYXIS 6K is 5.6 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
PYXIS 6K
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BPYXIS 6K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 15 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has lower Weight (580 g vs 1500 g)
- BPYXIS 6K has higher Resolution (24.4 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PYXIS 6K
151 × 119 × 106 mm
1500 g (3.31 lb / 52.91 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 17mm narrower, 28mm shorter, and 34mm thinner than PYXIS 6K.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 920 g lighter than PYXIS 6K.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 106mm PYXIS 6K
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
PYXIS 6K
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
3.8× 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
PYXIS 6K: 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Weight
580 g vs 1500 g — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Reasons to choose
PYXIS 6K
Subject recognition
Adds Human face, Object tracking
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 151, 119, 106
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.4 MP vs 18.96 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
PYXIS 6K
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6048×4032 6K open gate
- ✓13 stops dynamic range
- ✓Dual native ISO 400 / 3200
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B + 12G-SDI
- ✓1500-nit 4-inch touchscreen
Cons
- –Box body needs rigging
- –Heavy at 1.5 kg body-only
- –Requires external power for long shoots
- –AF limited to compatible L-Mount lenses
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for PYXIS 6K — 580g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and PYXIS 6K is 24.4 MP, so the PYXIS 6K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PYXIS 6K have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while PYXIS 6K does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. PYXIS 6K reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and PYXIS 6K weighs 1500 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 920 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PYXIS 6K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. PYXIS 6K: 6K Open Gate (6048 × 4032) (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PYXIS 6K weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. PYXIS 6K: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and PYXIS 6K at $3,389. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $2,094 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.