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
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X5 is 4.2 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
X5
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 1240 g)
- BX5 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 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
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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
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 2mm shorter than X5 but it is also 134mm wider and 74mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 1040 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 38mm X5
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
X5
46 × 125 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
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
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
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
X5
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
200 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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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 X5?
X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X5?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X5?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X5?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 1040 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X5 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and X5 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and X5 at $550. The X5 is $2,285 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Insta360 press materials.