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
Xtra
Edge Pro
Flagship action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps in 4:3, Night View mode, 32× slow motion, 20m waterproof, and 230-min cold-resistant battery.
$299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
Edge Pro is 4.6 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Edge Pro
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEdge Pro has lower Weight (147 g vs 1240 g)
- BEdge Pro has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BEdge Pro has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BEdge Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
Edge Pro
71 × 44 × 33 mm
147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 110mm wider, 79mm taller, and 79mm thicker than Edge Pro.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 1093 g heavier than Edge Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 33mm Edge Pro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Edge Pro
71 × 44 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
Edge Pro
71 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
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
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Reasons to choose
Edge Pro
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Codecs
Adds H.264, AVC, H.265…
Stabilization modes
Adds MotionMaster, TiltGuard, 360 Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
147 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Edge Pro
Pros
- ✓4K/120fps 4:3 + 13.5 stops DR
- ✓4K/60fps Night View AI mode
- ✓20m waterproof (no case)
- ✓230 min battery; –20 °C rated
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Night View limited to 8-bit
- –Larger/heavier than Edge
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Edge Pro?
Edge Pro scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — Pre-Capture records before you press shutter.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Edge Pro?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and Edge Pro is 40 MP, so the Edge Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Edge Pro?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while Edge Pro does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Edge Pro?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and Edge Pro weighs 147 g, so the Edge Pro is 1093 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Edge Pro record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. Edge Pro: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Edge Pro weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. Edge Pro: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and Edge Pro at $299. The Edge Pro is $2,536 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Xtra press materials.