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 R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
EOS R7
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R7 has lower AF low-light limit (-5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 0)
- BEOS R7 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 42 frames)
- BEOS R7 has lower Weight (612 g vs 1260 g)
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 R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 46mm wider, 7mm taller, and 26mm thicker than EOS R7.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 648 g heavier than EOS R7.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 92mm EOS R7
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 R7
132 × 90 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 R7
132 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
1.1× 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 R7
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
651 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
612 g vs 1260 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R7 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
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 video, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or EOS R7?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R7 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R7?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and EOS R7 is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R7 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the EOS R7?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R7?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and EOS R7 weighs 612 g, so the EOS R7 is 648 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R7 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R7 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. EOS R7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 660 shots for the EOS R7, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and EOS R7 at $1,499. The EOS R7 is $496 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.