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-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 9 months newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
E2-S6
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 50 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BE2-S6 has higher 4K max frame rate (100 fps vs 60 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has lower ISO min (native) (400 vs 500)
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
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E2-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 10mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 89mm wider and 24mm taller.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 150 g heavier than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 122mm E2-S6
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-S6
91 × 99 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-S6
91 × 122 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.2× 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-S6
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
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
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, USB-C external media
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Touchscreen
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Bluetooth
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
ISO min (native)
400 vs 500 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Burst (electronic)
100 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
Wi-Fi
Only E2-S6 supports it
4K max frame rate
100 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
26 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
1090 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓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
E2-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
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 sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or E2-S6?
E2-S6 scores 5.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 100fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and E2-S6?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the E2-S6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and E2-S6?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the E2-S6?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and E2-S6?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the E2-S6 is 150 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and E2-S6 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and E2-S6 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $840 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.