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
JVC
GY-HC500U
Connected Cam 1-inch camcorder with 20x zoom, 4K60p ProRes 422 10-bit, HLG/J-Log1, 3G-SDI, weather sealing, and SRT streaming.
$3,395
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
GY-HC500U
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGY-HC500U has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 20 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Resolution (21.2 MP vs 9.35 MP)
- BGY-HC500U has lower Weight (580 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
GY-HC500U
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 46mm wider, 32mm taller, and 40mm thicker than GY-HC500U.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 660 g heavier than GY-HC500U.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 72mm GY-HC500U
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
GY-HC500U
134 × 91 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
GY-HC500U
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
GY-HC500U
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.3× 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, USB-C external media
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 9.35 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GY-HC500U
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Weight
580 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only GY-HC500U supports it
Eye AF
Only GY-HC500U supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only GY-HC500U supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓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
GY-HC500U
Pros
- ✓1-inch sensor + 20x f/2.8–4.5 zoom
- ✓4K60p Apple ProRes 422 internal
- ✓HLG / J-Log1 HDR
- ✓3G-SDI + weather-resistant body
- ✓SRT / RTMP streaming
Cons
- –Heavy at 3.6 kg configured
- –SSD ProRes needs optional adapter
- –Premium over GY-HM250
- –9.35MP effective sensor
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 travel, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or GY-HC500U?
GY-HC500U scores 7.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 580g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GY-HC500U?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and GY-HC500U is 9.35 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GY-HC500U have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while GY-HC500U has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the GY-HC500U?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. GY-HC500U reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GY-HC500U?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and GY-HC500U weighs 580 g, so the GY-HC500U is 660 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GY-HC500U record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. GY-HC500U: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GY-HC500U weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. GY-HC500U: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and GY-HC500U at $3,395. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $560 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 JVC press materials.