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 R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 4 months newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
EOS R5 C
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 C has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R5 C has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R5 C has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R5 C has higher Max video bit rate (2570 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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 R5 C
142 × 101 × 111 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 4mm shorter than EOS R5 C but it is also 36mm wider and 7mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 490 g heavier than EOS R5 C.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 111mm EOS R5 C
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R5 C
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 R5 C
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
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW, ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 178, 97, 118
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 C
AF low-light limit
-6 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
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142, 101, 111
Max video bit rate
2570 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
45 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 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
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓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 R5 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or EOS R5 C?
EOS R5 C scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R5 C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and EOS R5 C is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R5 C have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R5 C does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the EOS R5 C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R5 C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and EOS R5 C weighs 770 g, so the EOS R5 C is 490 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R5 C record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R5 C: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R5 C weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. EOS R5 C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 320 shots for the EOS R5 C, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and EOS R5 C at $4,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $2,504 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.