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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
FP2

Sigma

FP2

Pocket-sized L-Mount full-frame body with a 24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps stills, 6K OpenGate / ProRes RAW video, 70GB internal storage, and a Still/Cine mode switch.

$2,199

Launch price

Released Nov 2026

FP2 is 5.8 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

★ Video & Hybrid

Wins

4categories

FP2

★ Portrait★ Travel

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro wins 2 categories·FP2 wins 3 categories
  • BFP2 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
  • BFP2 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • BFP2 has lower Weight (460 g vs 1240 g)
  • APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 20 fps)
  • APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)

Key specs at a glance

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K ProFP2
Resolution21.2 MP24.5 MP
SensorAPS-CFull Frame
ISO max25,600102,400
Burst50 fps20 fps
4K60 fps59.94 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight1240 g460 g
Battery—370 shots

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

FP2 front view

FP2

112 × 71 × 41 mm

460 g (1.01 lb / 16.23 oz)

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 68mm wider, 52mm taller, and 71mm thicker than FP2.

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 780 g heavier than FP2.

Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 41mm FP2

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

FP2 back view

FP2

112 × 71 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

FP2 top view

FP2

112 × 41 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C

300 mm² area

FP2

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 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

Use casePocket Cinema Camera 6K ProFP2
Portrait
2.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
1.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
0.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
2.5Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
3.0Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins

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…

  • Card types

    Adds CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, USB-C external media

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 180, 123

  • Burst (electronic)

    50 fps vs 20 fps — higher 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

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

FP2

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animals, Birds, People

  • Codecs

    Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.264…

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 400 — lower is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 71, 41

  • Weight

    460 g vs 1240 g — lower is better

  • Eye AF

    Only FP2 supports it

Both cameras share

  • ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
  • ✓Touchscreen — Both 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

FP2

Pros

  • ✓World's smallest full-frame body (376g body only)
  • ✓24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps electronic burst
  • ✓6K OpenGate + ProRes RAW HQ, L-Log, 32-bit float audio
  • ✓70GB internal storage + SD UHS-II + USB SSD
  • ✓Tilting 3.15" LCD, dust/splash resistant, modular EVF-21

Cons

  • –No in-body image stabilization (EIS in video only)
  • –No built-in EVF — optional EVF-21 sold separately
  • –Electronic shutter only
  • –No headphone jack (USB audio only)

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
FP2
Resolution
21.2 MP
24.5 MP✓+16%
Sensor type
Super 35 HDR CMOS
Partially Stacked CMOS
Sensor size
23.10 × 12.99 mm
35.9 x 23.9
AA filter
No
No
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
FP2
Processor
Blackmagic OS
Sigma image processor
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
FP2
ISO min (native)
400
100✓−300 less
ISO max (native)
25,600
102,400✓+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
102,400
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
FP2
Shutter type
Electronic rolling shutter
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max electronic speed
—
1/25600 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for travel, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or FP2?

FP2 scores 6.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 460g — ultralight for all-day carry.

What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FP2?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and FP2 is 24.5 MP, so the FP2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FP2?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while FP2 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the FP2?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FP2?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and FP2 weighs 460 g, so the FP2 is 780 g lighter.

Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FP2 record 4K video?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. FP2: 4K up to 59.94p.

Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FP2 weather sealed?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. FP2: Yes.

How much does each cost?

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and FP2 at $2,199. The FP2 is $636 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.

Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Sigma press materials.