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
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
FX5 is 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
FX5
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 0 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has lower ISO min (native) (400 vs 800)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- BFX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BFX5 has lower Weight (734 g vs 1240 g)
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
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 48mm wider, 44mm taller, and 25mm thicker than FX5.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 506 g heavier than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 87mm FX5
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
FX5
132 × 79 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
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
2.8× 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
FX5
✓ 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
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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
ISO min (native)
400 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX5
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
AA filter
Only FX5 supports it
Eye AF
Only FX5 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only FX5 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only FX5 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
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
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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 FX5?
FX5 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX5?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX5?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the FX5 is 506 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX5 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX5 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and FX5 at $4,899. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $2,064 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.