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 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 4 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
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
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 45mm wider and 35mm thicker than Alpha 7R VI.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 547 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
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
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 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 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 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 7R VI
✓ 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Weather sealing
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
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 Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Alpha 7R VI?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the Alpha 7R VI?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Alpha 7R VI?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 547 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, 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 7R VI at $4,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $2,504 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 Sony press materials.