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Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

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 price

Released Feb 2021

vs
X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 3 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

Video & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

X100VI

WildlifeSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro wins 3 categories·X100VI wins 2 categories
  • BX100VI has lower ISO min (native) (125 vs 400)
  • APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 20 fps)
  • BX100VI has lower Weight (521 g vs 1240 g)
  • APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
  • APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)

Key specs at a glance

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K ProX100VI
Resolution21.2 MP40.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max25,60012,800
Burst50 fps20 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight1240 g521 g
Battery310 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro front view

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

180 × 123 × 112 mm

1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 52mm wider, 48mm taller, and 57mm thicker than X100VI.

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 719 g heavier than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 55mm X100VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro back view

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

180 × 123 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI back view

X100VI

128 × 75 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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C

300 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

1.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use casePocket Cinema Camera 6K ProX100VI
Portrait
2.5Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.5Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Landscape
1.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
0.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
2.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
3.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins

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

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Internal RAW video

    Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • ISO min (native)

    125 vs 400 — lower is better

  • Weight

    521 g vs 1240 g — lower is better

  • Eye AF

    Only X100VI supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only X100VI supports it

Both cameras share

  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone 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

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

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Full specifications

= category winner

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
X100VI
Resolution
21.2 MP
40.2 MP+90%
Sensor type
Super 35 HDR CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
23.10 × 12.99 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
No
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
X100VI
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
35 mm
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
X100VI
Processor
Blackmagic OS
X-Processor 5
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
X100VI
ISO min (native)
400
125−275 less
ISO max (native)
25,600+1 stop
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
51,200
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
X100VI
Shutter type
Electronic rolling shutter
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/180000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X100VI?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the X100VI?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X100VI?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X100VI is 719 g lighter.

Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X100VI record 4K video?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X100VI weather sealed?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. X100VI: Yes.

How much does each cost?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and X100VI at $1,599. The X100VI is $1,236 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 Fujifilm press materials.