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 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
EOS R6 V is 4 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
EOS R6 V
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 0)
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 36mm wider, 14mm taller, and 38mm thicker than EOS R6 V.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 572 g heavier than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 80mm EOS R6 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
178 × 97 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R6 V
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 V
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 178, 97, 118
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 V 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
- ✓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 R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 R6 V?
EOS R6 V scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 V?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 V have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the EOS R6 V?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 V?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the EOS R6 V is 572 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. EOS R6 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 640 shots for the EOS R6 V, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and EOS R6 V 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.