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
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 3.8 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 21.2 MP)
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)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 2mm wider, 1mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Alpha 1 II.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 223 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Canon EF
300+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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 138, 98, 88
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
520 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
94 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the Alpha 1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 520 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 223 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $4,004 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Sony press materials.