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 R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
EOS R8 Mark II is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R8 Mark II has lower AF low-light limit (-7.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 1260 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 47mm wider, 7mm taller, and 38mm thicker than EOS R8 Mark II.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 761 g heavier than EOS R8 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 80mm EOS R8 Mark II
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 R8 Mark II
131 × 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R8 Mark II
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 R8 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
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 178, 97, 118
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R8 Mark II
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
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
499 g vs 1260 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓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)
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 R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or EOS R8 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R8 Mark II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R8 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R8 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the EOS R8 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R8 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 761 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R8 Mark II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R8 Mark II weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. EOS R8 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 340 shots for the EOS R8 Mark II, 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 R8 Mark II at $1,899. The EOS R8 Mark II is $96 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.