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
Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X5 is 2.9 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
X5
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 1260 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 28mm shorter than X5 but it is also 132mm wider and 80mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 1060 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 38mm X5
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
X5
46 × 125 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
X5
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
X5: 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
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Reasons to choose
X5
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
200 g vs 1260 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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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 wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or X5?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and X5?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and X5 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and X5?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 1060 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and X5 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and X5 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and X5 at $550. The X5 is $1,445 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 Insta360 press materials.