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
Insta360
Ace Pro 2
8K Leica-lens action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K60 Active HDR, PureVideo low-light mode, and 12m waterproofing.
$449
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
Ace Pro 2 is 3.7 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Ace Pro 2
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAce Pro 2 has lower Weight (177.2 g vs 1240 g)
- BAce Pro 2 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 20 fps)
- BAce Pro 2 has higher Resolution (50 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
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 × 38 mm
177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 108mm wider, 71mm taller, and 74mm thicker than Ace Pro 2.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 1063 g heavier than Ace Pro 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 38mm Ace Pro 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 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
Ace Pro 2
72 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Ace Pro 2
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 mm² area
4.3× 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
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro 2
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
177.2 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Ace Pro 2 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Ace Pro 2
Pros
- ✓8K30 video
- ✓1/1.3-inch Leica lens
- ✓PureVideo night mode
- ✓12m waterproof
Cons
- –8K drains battery faster
- –Premium vs DJI Action
- –Fixed lens
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 sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Ace Pro 2?
Ace Pro 2 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Ace Pro 2?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP, so the Ace Pro 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Ace Pro 2?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while Ace Pro 2 uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the Ace Pro 2?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Ace Pro 2?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 1063 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Ace Pro 2 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Ace Pro 2 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. Ace Pro 2: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and Ace Pro 2 at $449. The Ace Pro 2 is $2,386 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 Insta360 press materials.