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
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
ZR is 4.6 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
ZR
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZR has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 50 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BZR has lower Weight (630 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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ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 46mm wider, 43mm taller, and 63mm thicker than ZR.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 610 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 49mm ZR
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
ZR
134 × 81 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
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
ZR
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
ZR
✓ 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
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only ZR supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone 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
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
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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 ZR?
ZR scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and ZR?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the ZR?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and ZR?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 610 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and ZR record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and ZR weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and ZR at $2,199. The ZR is $636 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 Nikon press materials.