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
URSA Cine 17K
Large-format 65mm cinema camera with 17K resolution, interchangeable lens mount, and BRAW recording.
$29,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
URSA Cine 17K is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
URSA Cine 17K
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has lower Weight (1260 g vs 8500 g)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher Resolution (65 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
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
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 190 × 200 mm
8500 g (18.74 lb / 299.83 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 102mm narrower, 93mm shorter, and 82mm thinner than URSA Cine 17K.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 7240 g lighter than URSA Cine 17K.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 200mm URSA Cine 17K
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
5.6× 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
URSA Cine 17K: 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 178, 97, 118
Weight
1260 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
URSA Cine 17K
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 280, 190, 200
Resolution
65 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only URSA Cine 17K supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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 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
URSA Cine 17K
Pros
- ✓17K large format
- ✓Interchangeable mount
- ✓Blackmagic RAW
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
Cons
- –Extremely expensive
- –Massive files
- –Requires full crew
Decided which one is right for you?
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or URSA Cine 17K?
URSA Cine 17K scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 — 65MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and URSA Cine 17K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP, so the URSA Cine 17K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and URSA Cine 17K have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the URSA Cine 17K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and URSA Cine 17K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 7240 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and URSA Cine 17K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and URSA Cine 17K weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. URSA Cine 17K: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 520 shots for the URSA Cine 17K, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and URSA Cine 17K at $29,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $28,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.