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Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

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 price

Released Feb 2021

vs
KOMODO 6K

RED

KOMODO 6K

Compact Super 35 global-shutter cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, Canon RF mount, 16+ stops DR, and a built-in 2.9-inch touchscreen.

$5,995

Launch price

Released Oct 2020

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 5 months newer.

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Wins

4categories

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

Video & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

KOMODO 6K

Video & Hybrid

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro wins 3 categories·KOMODO 6K wins 2 categories
  • APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
  • BKOMODO 6K has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 50 fps)
  • APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has lower ISO min (native) (400 vs 800)
  • APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • BKOMODO 6K has lower Weight (1000 g vs 1240 g)

Key specs at a glance

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K ProKOMODO 6K
Resolution21.2 MP19.9 MP
SensorAPS-C27.03 × 14.26 mm
ISO max25,6003,200
Burst50 fps120 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight1240 g1000 g

Size and weight, to scale

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro front view

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

180 × 123 × 112 mm

1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

KOMODO 6K front view

KOMODO 6K

102 × 102 × 102 mm

1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 78mm wider, 21mm taller, and 10mm thicker than KOMODO 6K.

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 240 g heavier than KOMODO 6K.

Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 102mm KOMODO 6K

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro back view

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

180 × 123 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

KOMODO 6K back view

KOMODO 6K

102 × 102 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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

KOMODO 6K top view

KOMODO 6K

102 × 102 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C

300 mm² area

KOMODO 6K

27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C

385 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

Use casePocket Cinema Camera 6K ProKOMODO 6K
Portrait
2.5Limited✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
7.0Good
Landscape
1.0Limited✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
0.5Limited
1.0Limited✓ wins
Wildlife
2.5Limited
2.5Limited
Vlogging
3.0Limited
3.0Limited

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

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, USB-C external media

  • ISO min (native)

    400 vs 800 — lower is better

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Bluetooth

    Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it

Reasons to choose

KOMODO 6K

  • Codecs

    Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 102, 102, 102

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better

  • Wi-Fi

    Only KOMODO 6K supports it

  • Weight

    1000 g vs 1240 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Internal RAW videoBoth support internal raw video
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • 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

KOMODO 6K

Pros

  • Global shutter Super 35 6K sensor
  • 16+ stops dynamic range
  • REDCODE RAW up to 120fps in 2K
  • Compact 952g aluminum body
  • 12G-SDI + integrated touchscreen

Cons

  • Single CFast 2.0 slot
  • RF mount needs adapters for PL/EF
  • Small integrated monitor
  • No in-body ND filters

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Full specifications

= category winner

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
KOMODO 6K
Resolution
21.2 MP+7%
19.9 MP
Sensor type
Super 35 HDR CMOS
Super 35 Global Shutter CMOS
Sensor size
23.10 × 12.99 mm
27.03 × 14.26 mm
AA filter
No
No
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
KOMODO 6K
Processor
Blackmagic OS
RED IPP2
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
KOMODO 6K
ISO min (native)
400−400 less
800
ISO max (native)
25,600+3 stops
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
KOMODO 6K
Shutter type
Electronic rolling shutter
Global shutter

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or KOMODO 6K?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 7.5/10 versus 7.0/10 for KOMODO 6K — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and KOMODO 6K?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and KOMODO 6K is 19.9 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and KOMODO 6K?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while KOMODO 6K does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the KOMODO 6K?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. KOMODO 6K reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and KOMODO 6K?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and KOMODO 6K weighs 1000 g, so the KOMODO 6K is 240 g lighter.

Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and KOMODO 6K record 4K video?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. KOMODO 6K: 6K 17:9 (6144 × 3240) (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and KOMODO 6K weather sealed?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. KOMODO 6K: No.

How much does each cost?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and KOMODO 6K at $5,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $3,160 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 RED press materials.