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
Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
EOS R1 is 2.2 years newer.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
EOS R1
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has lower AF low-light limit (-7.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R1 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
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
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 53mm shorter than EOS R1 but it is also 20mm wider and 31mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 340 g heavier than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 87mm EOS R1
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
EOS R1
158 × 150 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
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R1
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
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
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
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R1 at major authorized retailers.
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Canon EOS R1
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the EOS R1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and EOS R1 weighs 920 g, so the EOS R1 is 340 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R1 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R1 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. EOS R1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 1,330 shots for the EOS R1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $4,304 less.
Can't decide between two? Compare a third camera.
Add any camera to get a three-way Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 vs EOS R1 vs X comparison.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.