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
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
E2-M4 is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
E2-M4
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BE2-M4 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BE2-M4 has lower Weight (370 g vs 1240 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 15 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Resolution (21.2 MP vs 10.28 MP)
- BE2-M4 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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
E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 89mm wider, 57mm taller, and 40mm thicker than E2-M4.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 870 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 72mm E2-M4
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
E2-M4
91 × 66 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
E2-M4
91 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.3× 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
E2-M4
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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 15 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Weight
370 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only E2-M4 supports it
Eye AF
Only E2-M4 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only E2-M4 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓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
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or E2-M4?
E2-M4 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 370g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and E2-M4?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the E2-M4?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and E2-M4?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 870 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and E2-M4 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and E2-M4 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. E2-M4: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $1,536 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 Z CAM press materials.