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 R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
EOS R7 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
EOS R7
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R7 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BEOS R7 has lower Weight (612 g vs 1240 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 30 fps)
- BEOS R7 has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 25,600)
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
EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 48mm wider, 33mm taller, and 20mm thicker than EOS R7.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 628 g heavier than EOS R7.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 92mm EOS R7
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 R7
132 × 90 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
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
1.1× 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 R7
✓ 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
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Weight
612 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R7 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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 R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
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 travel, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or EOS R7?
EOS R7 scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 612g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R7?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and EOS R7 is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R7 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the EOS R7?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R7?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and EOS R7 weighs 612 g, so the EOS R7 is 628 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R7 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R7 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. EOS R7: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and EOS R7 at $1,499. The EOS R7 is $1,336 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.