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 6K
Modular full-frame 6K cinema box camera with 13-stop dynamic range, dual native ISO, L-Mount, dual CFexpress slots, and 12G-SDI output.
$3,389
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
PYXIS 6K is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
PYXIS 6K
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BPYXIS 6K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 20 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has lower Weight (1260 g vs 1500 g)
- BPYXIS 6K has higher Resolution (24.4 MP vs 21.2 MP)
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 6K
151 × 119 × 106 mm
1500 g (3.31 lb / 52.91 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 22mm shorter than PYXIS 6K but it is also 27mm wider and 12mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 240 g lighter than PYXIS 6K.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 106mm PYXIS 6K
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
PYXIS 6K
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.9× 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 6K: 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 400 — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Reasons to choose
PYXIS 6K
Subject recognition
Adds Human face, Object tracking
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
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only PYXIS 6K supports it
Resolution
24.4 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓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
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 6K
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6048×4032 6K open gate
- ✓13 stops dynamic range
- ✓Dual native ISO 400 / 3200
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B + 12G-SDI
- ✓1500-nit 4-inch touchscreen
Cons
- –Box body needs rigging
- –Heavy at 1.5 kg body-only
- –Requires external power for long shoots
- –AF limited to compatible L-Mount lenses
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 scores 9.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for PYXIS 6K — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and PYXIS 6K is 24.4 MP, so the PYXIS 6K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and PYXIS 6K have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while PYXIS 6K does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. PYXIS 6K reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and PYXIS 6K weighs 1500 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 240 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and PYXIS 6K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. PYXIS 6K: 6K Open Gate (6048 × 4032) (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and PYXIS 6K weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. PYXIS 6K: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and PYXIS 6K at $3,389. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $1,394 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.