Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Sony
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
FX5 is 7.9 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
FX5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX5 has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BFX5 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BFX5 has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 0 fps)
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
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 15mm thinner than FX5 but it is also 2mm wider and 12mm taller.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 154 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 87mm FX5
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
FX5
132 × 79 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
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 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
FX5
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Reasons to choose
FX5
AF low-light limit
-6 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
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 travel, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or FX5?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K scores 7.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for FX5 — 580g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FX5?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FX5?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 154 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FX5 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FX5 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and FX5 at $4,899. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $3,604 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 Sony press materials.