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
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 7 months newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
Z9
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ9 has lower AF low-light limit (-8.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BZ9 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 0)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 120 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 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
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 53mm shorter than Z9 but it is also 29mm wider and 28mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 100 g heavier than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 91mm Z9
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
Z9
149 × 150 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
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Z9
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
Z9
Nikon Z
90+
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 178, 97, 118
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — 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
- ✓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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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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 Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Z9?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the Z9?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Z9?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the Z9 is 100 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Z9 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Z9 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and Z9 at $5,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $3,504 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 Nikon press materials.