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
RED
KOMODO-X
Global-shutter Super 35 cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, RF mount, and a larger body than KOMODO 6K.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
KOMODO-X is 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
KOMODO-X
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BKOMODO-X has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 20 fps)
- BKOMODO-X has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Resolution (21.2 MP vs 19.9 MP)
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
KOMODO-X
129 × 101 × 95 mm
1190 g (2.62 lb / 41.98 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 51mm wider, 22mm taller, and 17mm thicker than KOMODO-X.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 50 g heavier than KOMODO-X.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 95mm KOMODO-X
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
KOMODO-X
129 × 101 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
KOMODO-X
129 × 95 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
KOMODO-X
27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C
385 mm² area
1.3× 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
KOMODO-X
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
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…
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 19.9 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
KOMODO-X
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.37, 101.26, 95.26
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW, ProRes 422LT, ProRes 4444…
Eye AF
Only KOMODO-X supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only KOMODO-X supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only KOMODO-X supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓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
KOMODO-X
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 6K
- ✓REDCODE RAW
- ✓Canon RF mount
- ✓Compact cinema form
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Premium media costs
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 sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or KOMODO-X?
KOMODO-X scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and KOMODO-X?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and KOMODO-X 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-X?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while KOMODO-X does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the KOMODO-X?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. KOMODO-X reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and KOMODO-X?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and KOMODO-X weighs 1190 g, so the KOMODO-X is 50 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and KOMODO-X record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. KOMODO-X: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and KOMODO-X weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. KOMODO-X: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and KOMODO-X at $9,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $7,160 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 RED press materials.