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 6K
Modular full-frame 6K cinema box camera with 13-stop dynamic range, dual native ISO, L-Mount, dual CFexpress slots, and 12G-SDI output.
$3,389
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
PYXIS 6K is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
PYXIS 6K
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has lower Weight (1240 g vs 1500 g)
- BPYXIS 6K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 50 fps)
- BPYXIS 6K has higher Resolution (24.4 MP vs 21.2 MP)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PYXIS 6K
151 × 119 × 106 mm
1500 g (3.31 lb / 52.91 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 29mm wider, 4mm taller, and 6mm thicker than PYXIS 6K.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 260 g lighter than PYXIS 6K.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 106mm PYXIS 6K
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 6K
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 6K
151 × 106 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
PYXIS 6K
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.9× 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
Codecs
Adds ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT…
Weight
1240 g vs 1500 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
PYXIS 6K
Subject recognition
Adds Human face, Object tracking
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 151, 119, 106
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
AA filter
Only PYXIS 6K supports it
Eye AF
Only PYXIS 6K supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only PYXIS 6K supports it
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264 Proxy 1080p
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 400
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 6K
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6048×4032 6K open gate
- ✓13 stops dynamic range
- ✓Dual native ISO 400 / 3200
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B + 12G-SDI
- ✓1500-nit 4-inch touchscreen
Cons
- –Box body needs rigging
- –Heavy at 1.5 kg body-only
- –Requires external power for long shoots
- –AF limited to compatible L-Mount lenses
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or PYXIS 6K?
PYXIS 6K scores 6.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 24.4MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and PYXIS 6K is 24.4 MP, so the PYXIS 6K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while PYXIS 6K does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. PYXIS 6K reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and PYXIS 6K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and PYXIS 6K weighs 1500 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 260 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and PYXIS 6K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. PYXIS 6K: 6K Open Gate (6048 × 4032) (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and PYXIS 6K weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. PYXIS 6K: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and PYXIS 6K at $3,389. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $554 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.