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
Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
X2D II 100C is 4.6 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
X2D II 100C
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 400)
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX2D II 100C has lower Weight (840 g vs 1240 g)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 32mm wider, 17mm taller, and 37mm thicker than X2D II 100C.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 400 g heavier than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 75mm X2D II 100C
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
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 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
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
4.8× 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
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 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
ISO min (native)
50 vs 400 — lower is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
X2D II 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓Faster AF than X2D
- ✓Stunning color science
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
- –Not for action
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 landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or X2D II 100C?
X2D II 100C scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 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 II 100C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the X2D II 100C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X2D II 100C?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the X2D II 100C is 400 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. X2D II 100C: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $5,664 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 Hasselblad press materials.