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Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.

$1,295

Launch price

Released Sep 2018

vs

Panasonic

AG-CX350

Broadcast 4K camcorder with 1-inch 15MP MOS sensor, 20x zoom, 10-bit ALL-Intra/HEVC, HLG, 3G-SDI, dual XLR, and NDI|HX option.

$5,995

Launch price

Released Sep 2019

AG-CX350 is 11 months newer.

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Wins

2categories

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

11categories

AG-CX350

Sports & ActionWildlife

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K wins 0 categories·AG-CX350 wins 5 categories
  • BAG-CX350 has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
  • BAG-CX350 has higher AF points / zones (225 vs 0)
  • BAG-CX350 has higher AF frame coverage (90 % vs 0 %)
  • BAG-CX350 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
  • BAG-CX350 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

Pocket Cinema Camera 4KAG-CX350
Resolution18.96 MP15 MP
SensorMFTMFT
ISO max25,60051,200
Burst15 fps30 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS6-stop8-stop
Weight580 g580 g
Battery640 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

AG-CX350

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and AG-CX350 share virtually identical body dimensions.

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and AG-CX350 weigh the same.

Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 72mm AG-CX350

Sensor size, to scale

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

AG-CX350

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

AG-CX350: mount data unavailable

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

Use casePocket Cinema Camera 4KAG-CX350
Portrait
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
7.0Good
Wildlife
8.0Excellent
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
7.0Good
7.0Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

  • Resolution

    18.96 MP vs 15 MP — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

AG-CX350

  • AF low-light limit

    -4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    225 vs 0 — higher is better

  • AF frame coverage

    90 % vs 0 % — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Internal RAW videoBoth 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

AG-CX350

Pros

  • 1-inch 15MP MOS (2000 TV lines)
  • 4K 10-bit ALL-Intra & HEVC LongG
  • 3G-SDI + dual XLR + genlock/timecode
  • Built-in ND + IR cut filter
  • HLG / V-Log L compatible workflow

Cons

  • Heavy at 1.9 kg body-only
  • Premium broadcast pricing
  • Fixed 20x lens
  • NDI requires optional license

Decided which one is right for you?

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

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Full specifications

= category winner

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
AG-CX350
Resolution
18.96 MP+26%
15 MP
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13.0 mm
17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
AG-CX350
Processor
Image processor
Venus Engine
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
AG-CX350
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
AG-CX350
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or AG-CX350?

AG-CX350 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and AG-CX350?

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and AG-CX350 is 15 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and AG-CX350 have in-body image stabilization?

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while AG-CX350 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the AG-CX350?

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. AG-CX350 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and AG-CX350?

Both bodies weigh roughly 580 g.

Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and AG-CX350 record 4K video?

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. AG-CX350: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and AG-CX350 weather sealed?

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. AG-CX350: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 520 shots for the AG-CX350, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K the edge.

How much does each cost?

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and AG-CX350 at $5,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $4,700 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.