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 R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Released May 2022
EOS R7 is 1.3 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
EOS R7
4 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R7 has lower AF low-light limit (-5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 0)
- BEOS R7 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 42 frames)
- BEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 8 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 R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 4mm thinner than EOS R7 but it is also 6mm wider and 8mm taller.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 92 g lighter than EOS R7.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 92mm EOS R7
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 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
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS R7
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
520 g vs 612 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
651 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 21.2 MP — 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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or EOS R7?
EOS R7 scores 8.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
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 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, 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 20 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 520 g and EOS R7 weighs 612 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 92 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R7 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 4K up to 60p. EOS R7: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R7 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: Yes. EOS R7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 660 shots for the EOS R7, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and EOS R7 at $1,499. The EOS R7 is $996 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.