Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Super 35 cinema box with EF mount, 6K BRAW, built-in ND, and tilting screen.
$2,495
Released Feb 2021
Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 1.8 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R6 Mark II share virtually identical body dimensions.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 160 g lighter than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
138 × 98 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
138 × 88 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
520 g vs 680 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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 R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R6 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the EOS R6 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R6 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 520 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 160 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $4 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.