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
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 3.5 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
Alpha 7 V
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 48mm wider, 1mm taller, and 36mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 565 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
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
Canon EF
300+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 630 shots — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
94 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car, Train…
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V 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
- ✓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
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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 landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Alpha 7 V?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the Alpha 7 V?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Alpha 7 V?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 565 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $904 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 Sony press materials.