Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 4.2 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
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
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 4mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 16mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark II.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 90 g lighter than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 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
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 R6 Mark II
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
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 670 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
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 R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
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 portraits, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 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 R6 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the EOS R6 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 90 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $1,204 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.