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
Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
X2D II 100C is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
X2D II 100C
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has lower AF low-light limit (-2 EV vs 0 EV)
- BX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- BX2D II 100C has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 3 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
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 9mm shorter than X2D II 100C but it is also 30mm wider and 43mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 420 g heavier than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 75mm X2D II 100C
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
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 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
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
4.8× 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
X2D II 100C: mount data unavailable
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
AF low-light limit
-2 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Resolution
100 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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)
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 7 stops
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
X2D II 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓Faster AF than X2D
- ✓Stunning color science
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
- –Not for action
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 X2D II 100C?
X2D II 100C scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and X2D II 100C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the X2D II 100C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and X2D II 100C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the X2D II 100C is 420 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $6,504 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 Hasselblad press materials.