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 R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
EOS R8 Mark II is 5.6 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R8 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 1240 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 40 fps)
- BEOS R8 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 21.2 MP)
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 R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 49mm wider, 33mm taller, and 32mm thicker than EOS R8 Mark II.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 741 g heavier than EOS R8 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 80mm EOS R8 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 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 R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R8 Mark II
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 R8 Mark II
✓ 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
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R8 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Weight
499 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓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 R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
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 R8 Mark II?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 0.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 499g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R8 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R8 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the EOS R8 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R8 Mark II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 741 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R8 Mark II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R8 Mark II weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. EOS R8 Mark II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and EOS R8 Mark II at $1,899. The EOS R8 Mark II is $936 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.