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 R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 6 months newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 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
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 1mm shorter than EOS R6 Mark II but it is also 40mm wider and 30mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 590 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
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 R6 Mark II
138 × 98 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 R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 R6 Mark II
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
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 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 H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
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
- ✓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
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
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 landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II 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 R6 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the EOS R6 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 590 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $504 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.