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
Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
EOS R1 is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
EOS R1
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BEOS R1 has lower Weight (920 g vs 1240 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 40 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
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 27mm shorter than EOS R1 but it is also 22mm wider and 25mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 320 g heavier than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 150 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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 Pro: mount data unavailable
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
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 Pro
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 180, 123, 112
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, USB-C external media
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R1 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
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the EOS R1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and EOS R1 weighs 920 g, so the EOS R1 is 320 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R1 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R1 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. EOS R1: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $3,464 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.