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 R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
EOS R5 C is 11 months newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
EOS R5 C
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 C has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 20 fps)
- BEOS R5 C has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BEOS R5 C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R5 C 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
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EOS R5 C
142 × 102 × 112 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 38mm wider and 21mm taller than EOS R5 C.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 470 g heavier than EOS R5 C.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 112mm EOS R5 C
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 R5 C
142 × 102 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 R5 C
142 × 112 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R5 C
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 R5 C
✓ 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 20 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, AVC-LongG, MP4…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142.2, 101.6, 111.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Resolution
45 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only EOS R5 C 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 R5 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
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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 EOS R5 C?
EOS R5 C scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R5 C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and EOS R5 C is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R5 C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while EOS R5 C does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the EOS R5 C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R5 C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and EOS R5 C weighs 770 g, so the EOS R5 C is 470 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R5 C record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. EOS R5 C: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R5 C weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. EOS R5 C: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and EOS R5 C at $4,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $1,664 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 Canon press materials.