Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
EOS C400 is 6 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
EOS C400
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS C400 has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS C400 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS C400 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has higher Resolution (18.96 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has lower Weight (580 g vs 1450 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 28mm narrower, 47mm shorter, and 58mm thinner than EOS C400.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 870 g lighter than EOS C400.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 130mm EOS C400
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 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
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
EOS C400
Canon RF
105+
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
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Resolution
18.96 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
580 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Reasons to choose
EOS C400
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher 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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
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
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
Decided which one is right for you?
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or EOS C400?
EOS C400 scores 9.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS C400?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and EOS C400 is 6.2 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS C400 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the EOS C400?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS C400?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and EOS C400 weighs 1450 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 870 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS C400 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS C400 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. EOS C400: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 640 shots for the EOS C400, giving the EOS C400 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and EOS C400 at $7,999. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $6,704 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.