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
Hasselblad
X2D 100C
100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.
$8,199
Released Jun 2022
X2D 100C is 1.3 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
X2D 100C
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D 100C has lower AF low-light limit (-2 EV vs 0 EV)
- BX2D 100C has higher AF points / zones (117 vs 0)
- BX2D 100C has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BX2D 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BX2D 100C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
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)
X2D 100C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X2D 100C share virtually identical body dimensions.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 200 g lighter than X2D 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 88mm X2D 100C
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
X2D 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
3.9× 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
X2D 100C: 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
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
520 g vs 720 g — lower is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D 100C
AF low-light limit
-2 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
117 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only X2D 100C supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
X2D 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Stunning files
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Slow operation
- –Limited lens line
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or X2D 100C?
X2D 100C scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X2D 100C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and X2D 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X2D 100C have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while x2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the X2D 100C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 20 fps electronic. X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X2D 100C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 520 g and X2D 100C weighs 720 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 200 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X2D 100C record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 4K up to 60p. X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X2D 100C weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: Yes. X2D 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 520 shots for the X2D 100C, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and X2D 100C at $8,199. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $5,704 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.