Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Sony
PXW-Z300
Flagship 3-CMOS XDCAM with 1/2-inch Exmor R sensors, 17x f/1.9 zoom, AI subject AF, 4K60p, flexible LCD arm, and content authentication.
$8,298
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
PXW-Z300 is 7 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
PXW-Z300
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPXW-Z300 has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- BPXW-Z300 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BPXW-Z300 has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- BPXW-Z300 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BPXW-Z300 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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PXW-Z300
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PXW-Z300 share virtually identical body dimensions.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PXW-Z300 weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 72mm PXW-Z300
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
PXW-Z300
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
PXW-Z300: 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 8.3 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z300
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
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 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
PXW-Z300
Pros
- ✓3× 1/2-inch 4K Exmor R 3CMOS
- ✓17x f/1.9 constant aperture zoom
- ✓AI subject recognition + auto framing
- ✓4K60p XAVC Intra/Long + MPEG HD422
- ✓Electronic variable ND + 12G-SDI
Cons
- –Premium flagship pricing
- –3CMOS not single large sensor
- –Heavy at 2.6 kg body-only
- –New platform learning curve
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PXW-Z300 at major authorized retailers.
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 sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or PXW-Z300?
PXW-Z300 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 PXW-Z300?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and PXW-Z300 is 8.3 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PXW-Z300 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z300 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the PXW-Z300?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. PXW-Z300 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PXW-Z300?
Both bodies weigh roughly 580 g.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PXW-Z300 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. PXW-Z300: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and PXW-Z300 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. PXW-Z300: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 520 shots for the PXW-Z300, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and PXW-Z300 at $8,298. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $7,003 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.