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
URSA Cine 17K
Large-format 65mm cinema camera with 17K resolution, interchangeable lens mount, and BRAW recording.
$29,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
URSA Cine 17K is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
URSA Cine 17K
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has lower Weight (1240 g vs 8500 g)
- BURSA Cine 17K has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 400)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher Resolution (65 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 190 × 200 mm
8500 g (18.74 lb / 299.83 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 100mm narrower, 67mm shorter, and 88mm thinner than URSA Cine 17K.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 7260 g lighter than URSA Cine 17K.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 200mm URSA Cine 17K
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
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 190 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
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 200 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
5.6× 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
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 180, 123, 112
Weight
1240 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
URSA Cine 17K
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 280, 190, 200
ISO min (native)
64 vs 400 — lower is better
Resolution
65 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only URSA Cine 17K supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only URSA Cine 17K supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone 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
URSA Cine 17K
Pros
- ✓17K large format
- ✓Interchangeable mount
- ✓Blackmagic RAW
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
Cons
- –Extremely expensive
- –Massive files
- –Requires full crew
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 wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or URSA Cine 17K?
URSA Cine 17K scores 10.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Cine 17K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP, so the URSA Cine 17K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Cine 17K have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the URSA Cine 17K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Cine 17K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 7260 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Cine 17K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Cine 17K weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. URSA Cine 17K: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and URSA Cine 17K at $29,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $27,160 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.