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 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has lower Weight (713 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 47mm wider, 26mm taller, and 29mm thicker than Alpha 7R VI.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 527 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
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 7R VI
133 × 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 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
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 7R VI
✓ 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, SD UHS-II, USB-C external media
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7R VI supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7R VI supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
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 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 7R VI?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the Alpha 7R VI?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 7R VI?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 527 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $1,664 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.