Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Handheld 6K Super 35 cinema camera with 6144 × 3456 HDR sensor, dual native ISO, active EF mount, built-in motorized ND filters, 1500-nit tilting screen, and USB-C direct recording.
$2,835
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
Blackmagic
PYXIS 12K
Modular full-frame 12K cinema box camera with 16-stop dynamic range, 12288×8040 RGBW sensor, L-Mount, dual CFexpress slots, and 12G-SDI output.
$5,699
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
PYXIS 12K is 4.2 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
PYXIS 12K
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPYXIS 12K has higher Resolution (98.8 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has lower ISO min (native) (400 vs 800)
- BPYXIS 12K has higher 4K max frame rate (112 fps vs 60 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has lower Weight (1240 g vs 1600 g)
- BPYXIS 12K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 50 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 × 112 mm
1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PYXIS 12K
151 × 119 × 106 mm
1600 g (3.53 lb / 56.44 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 29mm wider, 4mm taller, and 6mm thicker than PYXIS 12K.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 360 g lighter than PYXIS 12K.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 106mm PYXIS 12K
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PYXIS 12K
151 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 112 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PYXIS 12K
151 × 106 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
PYXIS 12K
35.64 × 23.32 mm · Full Frame
831 mm² area
2.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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 Pro
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 180, 123, 112
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, USB-C external media
ISO min (native)
400 vs 800 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT…
Weight
1240 g vs 1600 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
PYXIS 12K
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 151, 119, 106
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Resolution
98.8 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only PYXIS 12K supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only PYXIS 12K supports it
4K max frame rate
112 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 18:1, H.264 Proxy 1080p
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Built-in ND
- ✓EF mount versatility
Cons
- –Poor stills AF
- –Large for pocket name
- –Battery hungry
PYXIS 12K
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 12288×8040 12K open gate
- ✓16 stops dynamic range
- ✓12K up to 60fps (2.4:1), 8K/4K up to 112fps
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B + 10Gb Ethernet
- ✓1500-nit 4-inch touchscreen
Cons
- –Box body needs rigging
- –Massive 12K file sizes
- –Requires external power for long shoots
- –Single native ISO 800 (no dual native)
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 Pro or PYXIS 12K?
PYXIS 12K scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 98.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and PYXIS 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and PYXIS 12K is 98.8 MP, so the PYXIS 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and PYXIS 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while PYXIS 12K does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the PYXIS 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. PYXIS 12K reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and PYXIS 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and PYXIS 12K weighs 1600 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 360 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and PYXIS 12K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. PYXIS 12K: 4K up to 112p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and PYXIS 12K weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. PYXIS 12K: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and PYXIS 12K at $5,699. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $2,864 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic press materials.