Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Canon
EOS R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
EOS R5 C is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
EOS R5 C
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 C has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R5 C has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R5 C has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R5 C has higher Max video bit rate (1360 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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
EOS R5 C
142 × 102 × 112 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 8mm narrower, 11mm shorter, and 40mm thinner than EOS R5 C.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 190 g lighter than EOS R5 C.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 112mm EOS R5 C
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
EOS R5 C
142 × 102 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5 C
142 × 112 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
EOS R5 C
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 R5 C
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
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 220 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 C
AF low-light limit
-6 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, AVC-LongG, MP4…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142.2, 101.6, 111.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Max video bit rate
1360 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,790,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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 R5 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
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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 EOS R5 C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K scores 7.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for EOS R5 C — 580g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R5 C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and EOS R5 C is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R5 C have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R5 C does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the EOS R5 C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R5 C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and EOS R5 C weighs 770 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 190 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R5 C record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. EOS R5 C: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R5 C weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. EOS R5 C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 220 shots for the EOS R5 C, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and EOS R5 C at $4,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $3,204 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.