Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Super 35 cinema box with EF mount, 6K BRAW, built-in ND, and tilting screen.
$2,495
Released Feb 2021
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Released Jan 2026
GR IV is 4.8 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
GR IV
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 250 shots)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 4 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 29mm wider, 37mm taller, and 55mm thicker than GR IV.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 258 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 33mm GR IV
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
GR IV: mount data unavailable
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 520 g — lower is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or GR IV?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR IV?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the GR IV?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 20 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR IV?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 520 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 258 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR IV record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR IV weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: Yes. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and GR IV at $1,499. The GR IV is $996 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.