Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Released Sep 2018
Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
EOS R1 is 5.8 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
EOS R1
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has lower AF low-light limit (-7.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R1 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
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)
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 24mm narrower, 59mm shorter, and 15mm thinner than EOS R1.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 535 g lighter than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 mm
EOS R1
158 × 150 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
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
EOS R1
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
EOS R1
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
580 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the EOS R1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and EOS R1 weighs 1115 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 535 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R1 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R1 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. EOS R1: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $5,004 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.