Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Sony
FDR-AX700
4K HDR Handycam with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, 12x Zeiss zoom, 273-point phase-detect AF, S-Log3, and pro-style manual controls.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Oct 2017
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 1 year newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
FDR-AX700
14 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFDR-AX700 has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- BFDR-AX700 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BFDR-AX700 has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has higher Resolution (18.96 MP vs 14.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FDR-AX700
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FDR-AX700 share virtually identical body dimensions.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FDR-AX700 weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 72mm FDR-AX700
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
FDR-AX700
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
FDR-AX700: 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Resolution
18.96 MP vs 14.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FDR-AX700
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
94 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 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
FDR-AX700
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked sensor + Hybrid AF
- ✓S-Log3 / HLG HDR workflow
- ✓12x Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
- ✓Built-in ND filters
- ✓Dual SD + proxy recording
Cons
- –No XLR without adapter
- –4K30 max
- –No SDI output
- –Consumer Handycam ergonomics
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or FDR-AX700?
FDR-AX700 scores 8.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 15fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FDR-AX700?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and FDR-AX700 is 14.2 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FDR-AX700 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while FDR-AX700 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the FDR-AX700?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. FDR-AX700 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FDR-AX700?
Both bodies weigh roughly 580 g.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FDR-AX700 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. FDR-AX700: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FDR-AX700 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. FDR-AX700: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 640 shots for the FDR-AX700, giving the FDR-AX700 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and FDR-AX700 at $1,899. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $604 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.