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 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 8 months newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 10 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BAlpha 7 IV has lower Weight (658 g vs 1240 g)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 21.2 MP)
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 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 49mm wider, 27mm taller, and 32mm thicker than Alpha 7 IV.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 582 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
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 7 IV
131 × 96 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 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 7 IV
✓ 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
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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)
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 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
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 portraits, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 7 IV?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the Alpha 7 IV?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 7 IV?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 582 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 7 IV 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 Sony press materials.