Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Updated BMPCC 6K with larger battery, improved LCD hinge, and the same Super 35 HDR sensor.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Handheld 6K Super 35 cinema camera with 6144 × 3456 HDR sensor, dual native ISO, active EF mount, built-in motorized ND filters, 1500-nit tilting screen, and USB-C direct recording.
$2,835
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BPocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 20 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BPocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has lower Weight (1240 g vs 1260 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
178 × 97 × 118 mm
1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 × 112 mm
1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 2mm narrower and 26mm shorter than Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro but it is also 6mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 20 g heavier than Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
178 × 97 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
178 × 118 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 112 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 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 6K G2
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 178, 97, 118
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 180, 123, 112
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Weight
1240 g vs 1260 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 21.2 MP
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Super 35 HDR sensor
- ✓EF mount
- ✓More affordable than 6K Pro
Cons
- –No built-in ND
- –Poor stills AF
- –Battery life still limited
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Built-in ND
- ✓EF mount versatility
Cons
- –Poor stills AF
- –Large for pocket name
- –Battery hungry
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro?
Both cameras share the same 21.2 MP resolution.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 20 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro at $2,835. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $840 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic press materials.