Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Released Sep 2018
Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
EOS R6 V is 7.7 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
EOS R6 V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 0)
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
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 R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 8mm narrower and 8mm thinner than EOS R6 V but it is also 8mm taller.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 108 g lighter than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 80mm EOS R6 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 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 R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
EOS R6 V
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 V
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — 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 R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or EOS R6 V?
EOS R6 V scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 V?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 V have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the EOS R6 V?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 V?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 108 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. EOS R6 V: 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 R6 V, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and EOS R6 V at $2,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $1,204 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.