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
PYXIS 12K
Modular full-frame 12K cinema box camera with 16-stop dynamic range, 12288×8040 RGBW sensor, L-Mount, dual CFexpress slots, and 12G-SDI output.
$5,699
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
PYXIS 12K is 2.9 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
PYXIS 12K
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- BPYXIS 12K has higher Resolution (98.8 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BPYXIS 12K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 20 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has lower Weight (1260 g vs 1600 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 112 fps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PYXIS 12K
151 × 119 × 106 mm
1600 g (3.53 lb / 56.44 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 22mm shorter than PYXIS 12K but it is also 27mm wider and 12mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 340 g lighter than PYXIS 12K.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 106mm PYXIS 12K
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
PYXIS 12K
35.64 × 23.32 mm · Full Frame
831 mm² area
2.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
PYXIS 12K: 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Reasons to choose
PYXIS 12K
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 151, 119, 106
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Resolution
98.8 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only PYXIS 12K supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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
PYXIS 12K
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 12288×8040 12K open gate
- ✓16 stops dynamic range
- ✓12K up to 60fps (2.4:1), 8K/4K up to 112fps
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B + 10Gb Ethernet
- ✓1500-nit 4-inch touchscreen
Cons
- –Box body needs rigging
- –Massive 12K file sizes
- –Requires external power for long shoots
- –Single native ISO 800 (no dual native)
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 travel, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or PYXIS 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 scores 5.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for PYXIS 12K — 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and PYXIS 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and PYXIS 12K is 98.8 MP, so the PYXIS 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and PYXIS 12K have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while PYXIS 12K does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the PYXIS 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. PYXIS 12K reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and PYXIS 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and PYXIS 12K weighs 1600 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 340 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and PYXIS 12K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. PYXIS 12K: 4K up to 112p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and PYXIS 12K weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. PYXIS 12K: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and PYXIS 12K at $5,699. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $3,704 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.