Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Released Sep 2018
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 7.7 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 18.96 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 6mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI but it is also 1mm wider.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 133 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 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
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 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
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Weather sealing
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 18.96 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — 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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Alpha 7R VI?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the Alpha 7R VI?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Alpha 7R VI?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 133 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $3,204 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Sony press materials.