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
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Z9 is 8 months newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Z9
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ9 has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 400)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 50 fps)
- BZ9 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BZ9 has lower Weight (1160 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 27mm shorter than Z9 but it is also 31mm wider and 22mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 80 g heavier than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 91mm Z9
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
Z9
149 × 150 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
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: mount data unavailable
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 180, 123, 112
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, USB-C external media
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Reasons to choose
Z9
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
ISO min (native)
64 vs 400 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.265/HEVC…
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Z9 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone 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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Z9?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the Z9?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Z9?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the Z9 is 80 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Z9 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Z9 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. Z9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and Z9 at $5,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $2,664 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 Nikon press materials.