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
Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Released Feb 2024
X100VI is 3 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
X100VI
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100VI has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- BX100VI has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 52 frames)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 310 shots)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
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)
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 10mm wider, 23mm taller, and 33mm thicker than X100VI.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 1 g lighter than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 55mm X100VI
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
X100VI: mount data unavailable
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 52 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100VI
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or X100VI?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for X100VI — 4K recording.
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 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, 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 20 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 520 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 1 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X100VI record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 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: Yes. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and X100VI at $1,599. The X100VI is $896 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.