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
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
GR IVx
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- BGR IVx has lower Weight (265 g vs 1240 g)
- BGR IVx has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
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
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 71mm wider, 62mm taller, and 79mm thicker than GR IVx.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 975 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 33mm GR IVx
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
GR IVx
109 × 61 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
GR IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.2× 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
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
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, USB-C external media
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
265 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only GR IVx supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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 IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
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 travel, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or GR IVx?
GR IVx scores 5.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 265g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR IVx?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the GR IVx?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR IVx?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 975 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR IVx record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR IVx weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. GR IVx: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and GR IVx at $1,499. The GR IVx is $1,336 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Ricoh press materials.