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
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Alpha 1 II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has lower Weight (743 g vs 1240 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 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
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 44mm wider, 26mm taller, and 29mm thicker than Alpha 1 II.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 497 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 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
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: mount data unavailable
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
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, USB-C external media
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
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 landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 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 does not have IBIS, 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 50 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 1240 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 497 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 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: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $3,664 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 Sony press materials.