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
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
Released Oct 2024
Ace Pro 2 is 3.7 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Ace Pro 2
9 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BAce Pro 2 has lower Weight (177.2 g vs 520 g)
- BAce Pro 2 has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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)
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 × 38 mm
177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 66mm wider, 46mm taller, and 50mm thicker than Ace Pro 2.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 343 g heavier than Ace Pro 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 38mm Ace Pro 2
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
Ace Pro 2: 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
In-body stabilization
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
177.2 g vs 520 g — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Ace Pro 2?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Ace Pro 2 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
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.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Ace Pro 2 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while ace Pro 2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the Ace Pro 2?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 20 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 520 g and Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 343 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Ace Pro 2 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 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: Yes. Ace Pro 2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 640 shots for the Ace Pro 2, giving the Ace Pro 2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and Ace Pro 2 at $449. The Ace Pro 2 is $2,046 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.