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
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
fp L is 4 months newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
fp L
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 10 fps)
- Bfp L has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- Bfp L has lower Weight (427 g vs 1240 g)
- Bfp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 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
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fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 67mm wider, 53mm taller, and 67mm thicker than fp L.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 813 g heavier than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 45mm fp L
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
fp L
113 × 70 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
fp L
113 × 45 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.9× 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 10 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Weight
427 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
Resolution
61 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only fp L 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
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or fp L?
fp L scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and fp L?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and fp L?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while fp L does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the fp L?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and fp L?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the fp L is 813 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and fp L record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and fp L weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. fp L: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and fp L at $2,499. The fp L is $336 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 Sigma press materials.